Hoosier Tire Mourns Passing Of Co-Founder

Hoosier Tire Mourns Passing Of Co-Founder

Hoosier Racing Tire Corp. has announced the passing of company co-founder Joyce Newton, who recently died at the age of 85.

From Tire Review

Hoosier Racing Tire Corp. has announced the passing of company co-founder Joyce Newton, who recently died at the age of 85.

Joyce, along with her husband Bob Newton, started Hoosier Racing Tire in South Bend, Indiana, in 1957. Together, they grew the company they founded into the largest producer of race tires in the world.

According to the company, Hoosier Racing owes its success to the vision and lean practices that Bob and Joyce established right from the start.

“The thoughts and prayers of Hoosier Tire employees and distributors are with Joyce’s family,” the company said in a statement.

The company said that Bob and Joyce were great supporters of the community in numerous ways. The centerpiece of their giving was Newton Park “A Place for Kids,” a state-of-the-art sports complex started in 1999. In addition, the Newton’s revitalized the old Lakeville High School turning it into a beautiful community center.

Joyce’s late husband, Bob Newton, passed away in 2012. Joyce continued to successfully lead the company until 2016, when the family sold Hoosier Racing Tire Corp. to Continental Tire. Joyce’s desire was to put the ownership in the hands of Continental who could continue to grow the business she loved and provide long-term success.

 

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