Statement from Tony Stewart Regarding the Passing of Bob Newton, Founder of Hoosier Tire

“If it weren’t for Bob and the company he built, guys like me never would’ve had the opportunity to do what we do, and I never would’ve had the opportunity to make it to NASCAR.

“I don’t think Bob ever met a stranger, and I don’t think I ever saw him without a smile on his face. He loved his family, but he also loved his company and he loved racing and the friendships he built within the sport.

“No one cared more about racers than Bob. For decades, he’s been responsible for shaping short-track racing.”

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