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SCCA Racing Great Who Brought Paul Newman into Motorsport, Bob Sharp, Has Died


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Published in Sports and Competition on Monday, March 3rd 2025 at 18:05 GMT by autoweek   Print publication without navigation

  • Almost immediately, it worked. Sales increased tenfold, to 2,000 a year. Race on Sunday, sell on Monday really worked for him. Success on the track attracted notice, including movie star/racer Paul Newman, who drove Bob Sharp Datsuns and Nissans throughout his motorsports career.

Bob Sharp, a legendary figure in SCCA racing and a close friend of Paul Newman, passed away at the age of 90. Sharp was renowned for his contributions to motorsport, particularly through his racing team, Bob Sharp Racing, which achieved significant success in the SCCA Trans Am series. His team not only won numerous races but also helped launch the racing careers of several notable drivers. Beyond racing, Sharp was known for his business acumen, having built a successful automotive business, Bob Sharp Enterprises, which included a dealership and tuning shop. His friendship with Paul Newman was well-documented, with Newman often racing under Sharp's banner. Sharp's legacy in the racing community is marked by his competitive spirit, his mentorship of young drivers, and his lasting impact on the sport.

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