Stewart-Haas Racing is an American stock car racing team currently competing in the NASCAR Cup Series and the NASCAR Xfinity Series. The team was first established in 2002 and was then known as Haas CNC. In 2009, three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Tony Stewart joined as a driver and co-owner.
The same year, the team claimed its first NASCAR Cup Series win at Pocono Raceway. Since then, Stewart-Haas has secured three drivers' championships and over 100 race wins across competitions. The team has fielded notable drivers such as Kevin Harvick, Kurt Busch, and Danica Patrick. The team’s manufacturer is Ford and the team’s operations are based in Kannapolis, North Carolina, located near Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Stewart-Haas Racing Owner
Stewart-Haas Racing is co-owned by Tony Stewart and Gene Haas, two influential figures in the world of motorsports. Stewart is a three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, and Haas is a successful businessman. The team was founded as Haas CNC in 2002 and Stewart joined as a co-owner seven years later.
Tony Stewart
Tony Stewart, often referred to as "Smoke," was born on May 20, 1971, in Columbus, Indiana. He began his racing career at a young age, quickly racing across various disciplines. He switched to NASCAR in 1999. Over his 17-year career in the NASCAR Cup Series, he secured three championships (2002, 2005, and 2011) and achieved 49 wins.
In 2009, Stewart became co-owner of Stewart-Haas Racing alongside Gene Haas and played a dual role as driver and owner. Beyond his accomplishments in NASCAR, Stewart has also excelled in other racing formats. He has won championships in IndyCar and various dirt track series. Besides Stewart-Haas, he has also founded Tony Stewart Racing, which competes in sprint car racing.
Gene Haas
Gene Haas founded Haas Automation in 1983, which has grown to become one of the largest builders of CNC machine tools in North America. Born in Ohio, he moved to Los Angeles with his family during his youth. There, Haas worked various jobs, including delivering newspapers and working in machine shops, where he developed a knowledge of machining. He graduated from California State University in 1975 with a degree in accounting and finance. He switched to business due to concerns about job stability in the engineering field. In 1983, Haas founded Haas Automation and the rest is history.
Haas entered NASCAR in 2002 with his team. After a few years, he entered into a partnership with Tony Stewart and together they formed the Stewart-Haas racing. In addition to motorsports, Haas is involved in Formula One through his ownership of the Haas F1 Team.
Stewart-Haas Racing Owners Net Worth
Tony Stewart has an estimated net worth of $90 million while Gene Haas is worth around $250 Million, as per Celebrity net worth. Stewart’s wealth is credited to his successful career as a race car driver, with him earning approximately $130 million in prize money alone. In addition to his driving career, Stewart has diversified his income through various business ventures, including ownership stakes in multiple racing teams and the Eldora Speedway.
Gene Haas is the founder of Haas Automation, built one of the largest CNC machine tool manufacturers in North America. Further, he owns teams across NASCAR and Formula One greatly contributing to his net worth of a quarter of a billion dollars.
Stewart-Haas Racing Owner FAQs
A. Front Row Motorsports bought the charter for a reported figure of $20-25 Million.
A. It is reported that three of the four charters of Stewart-Haas Racing have been taken.
A. Stewart-Haas Racing will close its NASCAR Xfinity and Cup-Series operations after the 2024 season ends.
A. Gene Haas is reported to be worth around $250 Million.
