NEWS: Former team owner Scott Jr. passes away | Teams to honor Scott Jr.
Harry Scott Jr., a team owner in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series from 2013-16 as well as a co-owner in the NASCAR XFINITY Series, died Wednesday. Drivers and NASCAR community members sent notes of condolences and fond memories of Scott after the family released a statement on Thursday.
Such sad news to hear about Harry Scott Jr. he was a great person and I’m thankful for the opportunities he gave me in the @NASCAR_Trucks
– Ben Kennedy (@BenKennedy33) August 3, 2017
Great photo of @harryscottjr , @BrandtRick and Harper a few years ago pic.twitter.com/4low5qQni7
– Justin Allgaier (@J_Allgaier) August 3, 2017
– Justin Marks (@JustinMarksDG) August 3, 2017
RIP @harryscottjr good man who will be missed!
– Steve O’Donnell (@odsteve) August 3, 2017
Very sad to hear of Harry Scott Jr’s passing. Always greeted me with that warm smile & a welcoming handshake & took time to talk #RIPHarry🙏🏻
– Winston Kelley (@WinstonKelley) August 3, 2017
He was incredibly nice to me. Sad to hear he is gone. Rest In Peace https://t.co/iSGkCh2Fg5
– Dale Earnhardt Jr. (@DaleJr) August 3, 2017
Such sad news. Harry was a good man with a love for racing. He will be missed. Thoughts and prayers to his family and friends. https://t.co/MdrjUr7c03
– Steve Letarte (@SteveLetarte) August 3, 2017
Deeply saddened to hear about the passing of @harryscottjr…… we won the #KNEast championship in 2014…..We had great times together. pic.twitter.com/bPlBO5HmQ0
– Ben Rhodes (@benrhodes) August 3, 2017
Really sad to hear this. Mr. Scott helped many of us get started and cared for the sport. He will be missed https://t.co/uwfJnrgiY8
– William Byron (@WilliamByron) August 3, 2017
Harry was one of the nicest guys in the garage. Conversations with him always left a smile on my face. Gonna miss those. #RIP https://t.co/hXrwWucWpM
– Regan Smith (@ReganSmith) August 3, 2017
Can’t believe the news. @harryscottjr was a great leader and a great man. Glad that I was able to share a part of my life with him.
– Dylan Kwasniewski (@dylankracing) August 3, 2017
Sadden to hear about the loss of Harry Scott Jr. Thoughts and Prayers are with his entire family. https://t.co/xMOzQdtkJO
– JJ Yeley (@jjyeley1) August 3, 2017
I just heard the terrible news. Harry was a great man. It was a pleasure to drive for him and spend time instructing him @BondurantSchool. https://t.co/qxgsh443yQ
– Michael McDowell (@Mc_Driver) August 3, 2017
So sorry to hear of the passing of Harry Scott. Thoughts and prayers to his family
– Jeff Burton (@JeffBurton) August 3, 2017
Was tough hearing the news about Harry Scott this morning. Loved racing for him but more importantly loved becoming friends with him. RIP 🙏🏻
– Kyle Larson (@KyleLarsonRacin) August 3, 2017
So sad to hear of the passing of Harry Scott. He was ALWAYS open & friendly to me; would ask about my family. Genuinely cared.
– Vince Welch (@vincewelch) August 3, 2017
Here is a guy who would always greet you with his infectious smile. It was an honor to race for him. #RIP pic.twitter.com/NfO2tXGwOX
– Cameron Hayley (@CameronNHayley) August 3, 2017