Robert Newton founder of Hoosier Tires

[Topgearfan]

LAKEVILLE, Ind. — Robert Newton, a philanthropist and the founder of a company that produced tires for NASCAR cars, has died. He was 85. http://articles.southbendtribune.co...rint-and-silver-crown-winston-cup-series-usac

 

[Thegroundpounder99]

Robert Newton was a great man and was dedicated to racing and his company. Hoosier tires IMO are the best racing tires. I remember when a track we were running changed from Goodyear to Hoosier and we lost 3 tenths of a second. Luckily for us so did everybody else. Thanks Robert for all you did for short trackers all over, Godspeed.

 

[BobbyFord]

A pioneer for sure. The real Hoosier Daddy.

 

[StewartHaas-Gibbs Racing]

R.I.P.

 

[basscatcher89]

I wear my hoosier hat proud every day. This guy indirectly helped MANY MANY racing careers get going.