Carl Haas 1930 - 2016

Thursday, 07 July 2016


RACER Staff / Images by LAT, IMS Photo
Famed team owner, track operator and businessman Carl Haas has died at the age of 86 after a long illness. The news was announced by representatives of his family on Thursday, although he passed away on June 29.
While Haas is best known for his part-ownership of Newman/Haas Racing, which was one of the most successful teams in CART/IndyCar history, he also ran programs in Formula 1, NASCAR and Can-Am. Over 40 years, his various teams won a combined 16 championships, and more than 140 races.
Outside of team ownership he spent 10 years at the helm of the Milwaukee Mile, ran the Houston GP for three years, while his many business interests included serving as the U.S. distributor for Hewland and Lola.
While his eye for driving talent would become a hallmark, he was also highly accomplished in the cockpit himself: he won 10 races at Milwaukee during the 1950s, and also won one of the first races ever held at Road America.
In lieu of flowers, a contribution can be made to the Alzheimer's Association at 8430 W. Bryn Mawr, Suite 800, Chicago, IL 60631 (847/933-2413) or The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp at www.holeinthewallgang.org.