Harry Scott Jr., who owned NASCAR teams in the Cup, Xfinity, and K&N Pro Series East, died Wednesday. He was 51.
“We are shocked and saddened to confirm that Harry Scott, Jr., age 51, passed away yesterday, August 2, 2017,’’ the family said in a statement. “Harry will be remembered as a loving family man and successful business owner. We ask that everyone please keep Harry’s smile, generosity and essential kindness in your thoughts and prayers. Details about funeral services will be announced when they are finalized.”
NASCAR issued a statement: “Harry Scott Jr. possessed an endless passion for racing. Owning cars in the national series and the NASCAR K&N Pro Series, his crowning achievements were his NASCAR K&N Pro Series East championships. The sport was proud to have Harry as our champion owner during that storybook era. NASCAR extends its deepest condolences to his family and friends.’'
Among those who drove for Scott were William Byron (K&N), Ben Rhodes (K&N), Kyle Larson (Cup & Xfinity), Bobby Labonte (Cup), Clint Bowyer (Cup), Justin Allgaier (Cup & Xfinity) and Michael Annett (Cup).
Scott entered NASCAR as a sponsor in 2008. In 2011, he became an owner in Turner Motorsports’ Xfinity team. In 2013, he became co-owner with Steve Turner of the rebranded Turner Scott Motorsports team.
Scott moved to Cup when he purchased James Finch’s Phoenix Racing team in 2013, forming HScott Motorsports. In 2014, Scott partnered with Justin Marks to form HScott Motorsports with Justin Marks in the K&N East Pro Series. Rhodes won the 2014 title. Byron won the 2015 series title.
Scott announced last year he would not be fielding any teams in 2017.
— Justin Marks (@JustinMarksTH) August 3, 2017
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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
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
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So sad Harry was a great friend and made an impact to many people!!
— Slugger Labbe (@SluggerLabbe) August 3, 2017
Thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and workers! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🏁. #RIP https://t.co/vH8R6xh53O
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
Really sad hearing the news of Harry Scott, always brought a positive outlook to the team and track, will remember the good times #RIP
— Steve Lauletta (@slauletta) August 3, 2017