Statement from the team regarding the passing of Paul Newman:
“On behalf of Newman/Haas/Lanigan Racing, my wife Bernadette and myself, I want to express our most sincere condolences to Joanne and the entire Newman family on the loss of a great human being. Paul and I have been partners for 26 years and I have come to know his passion, humor and above all, his generosity. Not just economic generosity, but generosity of spirit. His support of the team’s drivers, crew and the racing industry is legendary. His pure joy at winning a pole position or winning a race exemplified the spirit he brought to his life and to all those that knew him. We will truly miss him.”
- Carl A. Haas, co-owner of Newman/Haas/Lanigan Racing
"We truly lost a great man. Most of us knew him as Butch or Fast Eddie from the theater or from our living rooms at home. He was much more than a great actor. His legacy will be his five children, his wife, Joanne and all the sick children around the world who desperately needed his help. Paul was a man of character who cared about the world and the people who lived in it. Putting a smile on a young person’s face and helping people in need was a virtue he excelled at. Little did anyone realize a child born of such humble beginnings could affect our lives in so many positive ways. We should all learn to live by his example. We will miss him dearly but will never forget him."
- Michael Lanigan, co-owner of Newman/Haas/Lanigan Racing
"Why would I go out for a hamburger, when I have steak at home".
...in reference to how the married Newman said he felt about sex icons/symbols feeling they can get away with adultery just because of the label placed on them.
Way back when, I didn't even know who the guy was until I saw his 'Newman's Own' brand of dressing. After asking/finding out who he was; I realized he was a stand-up guy...especially taking into account he was a hollywood figure who are more often than not individualistic creatures (which says a lot about Paul).
