Stewart considers 1st season as owner a success Nov 15, 2009
"Stewart is right in that few thought he'd have success in leaving Joe Gibbs Racing, where he won two championships and 33 races, to become part-owner of Haas CNC Racing. The team lagged behind in sponsorship and success, and molding it into a contender was supposed to be a long and arduous task.But Stewart has had remarkable luck in landing sponsors - he chalked it up Saturday to the charm of good looks of him and Newman - and the increased funds was the first step in building a winner.His... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Who Could've Known? Aug 27, 2009
Yes, he's been helped by strong mechanical support from mighty Hendrick Motorsports, but Haas CNC Racing had an alliance with the team before owner Gene Haas ceded half-ownership to Stewart. The team didn't win a race until he arrived. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Musical Chairs Jul 22, 2009
Tony Stewart: from Joe Gibbs Racing to buying into Haas CNC Racing. After Stewart spent 10 years with JGR, more than a few jaws dropped when he left for a team that went winless in six previous years of existence. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
As NASCAR points leader, Stewart's fear has vanished Jul 10, 2009
One year ago at Chicagoland Speedway, announced he was striking out on his own, leaving the security of Joe Gibbs Racing to launch his Sprint Cup team in concert with Haas CNC Racing. Today, leading the Sprint Cup standings, Stewart is no longer thinking about getting his operation off the ground. (USA Today -- Sports)
With lots of help, Stewart’s doing fine on his own Jun 26, 2009
In 2008, Haas CNC Racing fielded the No. 66 of Scott Riggs and the No. 70 of Jeremy Mayfield. The No. 66 finished in 30th place; the No. 70 finished in 43d place. (Boston Globe)
Nothing slows Stewart down Jun 18, 2009
"We were joining an established team (Haas CNC Racing).". That didn't make it a walk in the park. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
NASCAR Notebook: Newman contending again with new ride Jun 16, 2009
Newman and Stewart, who picked up his first win as an owner-driver last Sunday at Pocono, have been the surprise of the season after reorganizing and rebuilding what was a mid-pack team after Stewart became 50 percent owner of what had been Haas CNC Racing. Stewart is leading the points and Newman is fourth. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Newman takes pole May 22, 2009
Newman's pole is another piece of encouraging news for surging Stewart-Haas, formed in the offseason when Tony Stewart bought a majority interest in Haas CNC Racing. Stewart won the All-Star Race and is second in the Sprint Cup points standings. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Stewart revels in first win as owner May 20, 2009
He shocked the sport a year ago when he agreed to accept half interest in Haas CNC Racing, an organization that had never won and with its owner, Gene Haas, in federal prison for tax fraud. The change has been profound. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Motors: Stewart wins first race as owner and $1M May 17, 2009
Both have been closing in on Victory Lane, and Stewart won the race to give the organization its first victory dating to its 2002 debut as Haas CNC Racing. To get those guys in Victory Lane and to get these guys on the team that havent been to Victory Lane there for the first time that means more than the million dollars does to me, he said. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Stewart wins All-Star race May 17, 2009
It was the first win for the organization, which was known as Haas CNC Racing for its first seven seasons. More Sports. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Stewart wins NASCAR's All-Star event May 17, 2009
" Stewart passed Matt Kenseth with two laps to go in a thrilling final 10-lap shootout to win for the first time in 11 All-Star event starts. It was the first victory since he left Joe Gibbs Racing at the end of last year, after two championships and 10 successful seasons, to become co-owner of Stewart-Haas Racing. In just six months, Smoke has turned his new toy into a championship contender. He came into the race second in the Sprint Cup Series standings -- surprising because most people... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Stewart cashes in with All-Star win May 17, 2009
It was the first win for the organization, which was known as Haas CNC Racing for its first seven seasons. The win at Lowe's Motor Speedway was in front of co-owner Gene Haas, who was at the track for the first time since the completion of a 16-month federal prison term for tax fraud. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Stewart races to fast start as owner-driver May 14, 2009
And to think the preseason was rife with predictions of doom for Stewart who last season was handed control of the wreckage of what was once Haas CNC Racing. Now known as Stewart Haas Racing, the teams success is more than one of 2009s major surprises. (Florida Today)
Darlington sweep solidifies Hendrick, Stewart-Haas bond May 11, 2009
Few expected the growth would come so quickly when Stewart was granted a 50% stake in a team that had one top-five in 284 starts from 2002 to 2008 as Haas CNC Racing. Haas' affiliation with Hendrick started several years ago, but Johnson says it's been buttressed by the addition of Stewart, a two-time champion, and Newman, 13-time winner. (USA Today -- Sports)
Stewart looks for first victory at Darlington May 9, 2009
Haas CNC Racing, a noncompetitive team he rebranded after claiming a 50 percent ownership stake, has quickly developed into one of NASCARs most solid organizations. Stewart, who has seven top-10 finishes through 10 races, is third in the points. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Stewart's team inspires envy May 5, 2009
Using an extreme makeover on the former Haas CNC Racing organization, Stewart has put together one of the most solid organizations in the Sprint Cup Series. He's third in the standings, and after a rocky start to the season, teammate Ryan Newman has vaulted 23 spots over the past seven races to 10th in the points. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Tim TuttleINSIDE NASCAR Apr 1, 2009
When Tony Stewart was considering an offer to become co-owner of Haas CNC Racing last spring, Rick Hendrick encouraged him with more than words to accept the deal. Hendrick promised a full-fledged technical partnership that included supplying cars and engines and the sharing of information from his championship-winning Sprint Cup operation. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Stewart off to strong start as owner Apr 1, 2009
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - In 284 races spanning seven years and 12 different drivers, Haas CNC Racing never sniffed success ... Few expected Stewart to lock down a spot in the Chase this season driving for what essentially became a startup team after he dismantled Haas CNC Racing. (MSNBC -- Sports)
No learning curve for owner-driver Stewart Mar 7, 2009
He was given 50 percent of Haas CNC Racing, a lowly team in the NASCAR pecking order, and transformed it into Stewart Haas Racing. He had to line up sponsors. (MSNBC -- Sports)
TEAM TANGLE: Stewart, Newman crash in practice Feb 15, 2009
"That was a severe wear issue with tread worn to the belts. The tread was in tact on the tire that failed today. It bears no resemblance to what happened on Thursday. Stewart resumed practice in his Budweiser Shootout car which placed third last Saturday. He is expected to drive that car, which debuted at Talladega Superspeedway in 2007 with driving it for Haas CNC Racing. finished 21st in the car in last year's Daytona 500. Newman, who had the third-fastest car in Daytona 500 qualifying, was to... (USA Today -- Sports)
2009 Sprint Cup Series drivers glance Feb 15, 2009
Ran 11 races and failed to qualify for 10 others last year while splitting time between Haas CNC Racing and Front Row Motorsports. Will drive full Nationwide schedule for Front Row Motorsports. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Stewart hopes to emulate hero Foyt Feb 14, 2009
"But I have been 0000080D pleasantly surprised. I've been obviously very ecstatic that we've run the way we have. Ryan's car obviously was good in qualifying. We qualified well. We've had two good races now this week. It's been an awesome, awesome week for the organization.''Stewart credits the employees from Haas CNC Racing who stayed on, along with the ones he hired for putting him in a competitive situation so quickly."It makes me think back to Christmas Eve,'' he said. "We had to kick guys... (MSNBC -- Sports)
2-time Cup champ Stewart takes on new role _ owner Feb 10, 2009
After 10 years driving for Joe Gibbs Racing, Stewart took the leap into team ownership, becoming owner/driver of Stewart-Haas Racing, the team formerly operated as Haas CNC Racing and owned by Stewart's new partner, Gene Haas. Stewart and new teammate Ryan Newman will launch the new-look team's Cup chase in Sunday's Daytona 500. (The Palm Beach Post)
BOWLES: Drivers with a chance of breaking The Big Four's monopoly Feb 8, 2009
The Stewart-Haas cars -- as Haas CNC Racing last season -- had a total of one top 10 finish in 65 starts on the circuit. In fact, the car Stewart is driving was 43rd in owner points in 2008, dead last among all cars that attempted the full schedule. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Wood Brothers back in 500 field Feb 8, 2009
He was later technical director of NASCAR's Haas CNC Racing. His partner in the effort is Peter Windsor, a former team manager of the Williams team who also worked for the Ferrari team and who has been a pit reporter for Speed's F1 broadcasts in America. (News & Observer -- Sports)
