CHARLOTTE, N.C. AP - Humpy Wheeler, a pioneering motorsports promoter and former president and general manager of Charlotte Motor Speedway, has died, NASCAR said. He was 86.
Charlotte Motor Speedway said Wheeler died Wednesday of natural causes surrounded by his family.
"Humpy Wheeler was a visionary whose name became synonymous with promotion and innovation in our sport," said NASCAR chairman Jim France. "During his decades leading Charlotte Motor Speedway, Humpy transformed the fan experience through his creativity, bold ideas and tireless passion. His efforts helped expand NASCAR's national footprint, cement Charlotte as a must-visit racing and entertainment complex."
