Motor racing - Iconic team owner Carl Haas dies at 86


Carl Haas (L) watches the delivery of partner Paul Newman May 24, 1996 as they pitch quarters while waiting out a light rain in the pits of Michigan International Speedway during preparations for the May 26 inaugural U.S. 500. Reuters/John C. Hillery

(Reuters) - Successful auto racing team owner Carl Haas, a former business partner with the late Hollywood actor Paul Newman, has died at the age of 86, his official website (www.haasauto.com) reported on Thursday.

Haas, whose teams won 16 championships and more than 140 races over four decades in Can-Am, Formula One, NASCAR and IndyCar, died at his home surrounded by family on June 29.

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