"We are deeply saddened at today's passing of Kenny Irwin. On behalf of all of us at NASCAR and the entire NASCAR community, our deepest sympathies, all our thoughts and prayers are with Kenny's family, friends and everyone at Team SABCO. Kenny was a fine competitor and will be missed very much by the entire NASCAR community."
-- NASCAR president Bill France

"The Petty family would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the Irwin family. Our thoughts and prayers are, and will continue to be, with the Irwin family and the employees of Team SABCO during this very difficult time."
-- Richard Petty

"We extend our utmost sympathy to the family of Kenny Irwin during this time of grief. This is a time of great sadness for us and everyone in racing."
-- Bob & Gary Bahre, NHIS track owners

"It was a real loss today for this sport. Any time you have a tragedy like that it takes a lot out of your day. Kenny was a good, hard racer. We just hope and pray for him and his family that he's in a better place than we all are right now."
-- Jeff Gordon

"You don't understand why stuff like that happened. It's a tough deal. I can't explain it. You just hate to see stuff like that happen."
-- Dale Earnhardt

"I want to say our thoughts and prayers are with the Irwin family. We're going to miss Kenny."
-- Dale Earnhardt Jr.

"I think reality is starting to settle in for all of us. I know the whole garage is sick to their stomach right now about what has happened. The only positive thing that can come of this maybe is that he's in a better place. It sure isn't good for the people that are left behind and heartbroken."
-- Mark Martin

"I think everybody is still in shock. I don't think they know how to react right now. We haven't really had to deal with a situation like this. It's been many years."
-- Ricky Rudd

"We're gonna miss Kenny an awful lot. I just hate it for his family and everybody. Our prayers and thoughts are with him. Our hearts and prayers go out to his family because we're gonna miss Kenny so much."
-- Brett Bodine