Tributes to Tony Renna came from every corner of the racing community. These words, preserved from the original memorial, remember a talented driver and a deeply valued friend.
“Tony Renna was a rising star in IndyCar Series racing. All of us involved in racing feel a great loss.”
Tony George · Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Indy Racing League
“We’re mourning the loss of our driver, friend and colleague. On behalf of our whole team, we send our sincere condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Tony Renna.”
Chip Ganassi · Target Chip Ganassi Racing
“Tony was more than a driver for our team; he was a personal friend to everyone involved with Kelley Racing. Tony will be greatly missed.”
Tom Kelley · Kelley Racing
“Tony left us while pursuing his dream to be successful at the highest level—a dream most of us share. In the racing community, our competitors and teammates become extensions of our families.”
Roger Penske · Penske Racing
“Tony was an up-and-coming star in the IndyCar Series, and it is a shame to lose such a talent. He will be greatly missed.”
Kenny Bräck · 1998 IndyCar champion and 1999 Indianapolis 500 winner
“He always had a smile on his face and a deep passion for his racing. He was one of the future stars of our sport.”
Eddie Cheever Jr. · Cheever Racing
“Tony was a bright young racer with a tremendous future in motor racing. We will miss him.”
Bobby Rahal · Team Rahal
“Tony was a racer; he would want us all to go forward. We won’t forget him, and I feel sad that he never was able to spend a full season in top-level IndyCar Series racing because I think he would have made everyone very proud.”
Kim Green · Andretti Green Racing
“A young and promising life, full of dreams and goals to be achieved, is over. We are sincerely close to Tony’s family.”
Gian Paolo Dallara · Dallara Automobili
“Tony was a good friend to Firestone and had spent many hours attending events and volunteering his time on our behalf. He was always willing to give of himself or lend a hand.”
Al Speyer · Firestone Racing
“Tony Renna was ‘the package’—a terrific and talented young driver, as well as a wonderful person out of the racecar.”
Rick Ratajczak · Barber Dodge Pro Series
“He was a good person and I will miss him.”
Jerry Nadeau · friend and former teammate