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Humpy Wheeler, NASCAR showman who helped races run under the lights, dies at 86

Humpy Wheeler, NASCAR showman who helped races run under the lights, dies at 86

H.A. “Humpy” Wheeler, the longtime head of Charlotte Motor Speedway whose showmanship and innovation played an integral role in NASCAR’s rise in popularity in the 1990s and early 2000s, died on Wednesday. He was 86. Known as the “P.T. Barnum of race promoters,” Wheeler was credited with bringing night races to speedways. He also orchestrated wild pre-race shows and crazy …

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Humpy Wheeler, Landmark Award honoree and innovative track promoter, dies – NASCAR.com

Humpy Wheeler, Landmark Award honoree and innovative track promoter, dies  NASCAR.com ‘P.T. Barnum of motorsports’ Humpy Wheeler dies  ESPN Humpy Wheeler, a NASCAR visionary who cemented Charlotte as a racing hub, dies at 86  Charlotte Observer Past US Open champs Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic lead the 2025 US Open field  The Derrick Famed NASCAR promoter Humpy Wheeler dies at 86  RACER – …

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