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H.A. "Humpy" Wheele helped usher NASCAR’s presence onto the national stage in the 1970s with imaginative, often over-the-top pre-race shows.
With fire-breathing robots and death-defying school-bus stunts, he brought spectacle to stock-car racing as the sport boomed ...
Wheeler will be remembered for his love of stock car racing and his acumen for promoting races — one that yielded the ...
NASCAR lost a legend on Wednesday as former president and general manager of Charlotte Motor Speedway, Howard Augustine ...
Wheeler, one of stock car racing's greatest promoters, was recently named to the NASCAR Hall of Fame's Class of 2026 ...
Several NASCAR personalities have paid tribute to Humpy Wheeler, who passed away on August 20 at the age of 86. Wheeler made ...
From drivers and team owners to fans and industry leaders, heartfelt tributes poured in for the legendary promoter. Wheeler’s ...
H.A. “Humpy” Wheeler, the longtime head of Charlotte Motor Speedway whose showmanship and innovation played an integral role ...
The “innovative track promoter,” as NASCAR described him, helped propel the sport onto the national stage in the ’70s during ...
NASCAR lost a legend this week. Iconic race promoter HA “Humpy” Wheeler passed away at the age of 86 due to natural causes.
It was Wheeler's understanding of people that helped make him a beloved contributor to NASCAR's success and a true friend and ...
NASCAR Legend Howard Augstine “Humpy” Wheeler sadly passed away on 20th August, shocking the entire community. Wishes and ...