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The New York Times · 1d

Humpy Wheeler, NASCAR’s Greatest Showman, Dies at 86

With fire-breathing robots and death-defying school-bus stunts, he brought spectacle to stock-car racing as the sport boomed in the 1970s and beyond.

WJBF on MSN · 2d

Humpy Wheeler, NASCAR legend and the ‘PT Barnum of motorsports,’ dies at 86

The “innovative track promoter,” as NASCAR described him, helped propel the sport onto the national stage in the ’70s during his tenure as the general manager of Charlotte Motor

Yahoo Sports · 3d

Humpy Wheeler, a NASCAR visionary who cemented Charlotte as a racing hub, dies at 86

Wheeler will be remembered for his love of stock car racing and his acumen for promoting races — one that yielded the nickname the “P.T. Barnum of Motorsports.”

The Spun on MSN3d

Fans Of 'Cars' Pay Tribute After Voice Of Iconic Character Dies

Humpy Wheeler, the longtime President of Charlotte Motor Speedway, died on Wednesday night, the longtime NASCAR track ...

2don MSN

NASCAR world heartbroken by legend’s death at 86: ‘Will never be another’

Beloved NASCAR legend dead at 86: ‘One of the sharpest minds this sport has ever seen’ Aug. 21, 2025, 4:52 p.m. South ...

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NASCAR Hall of Famer and Track Promoter Passes Away at 86

One of NASCAR 's prominent figures, Humpy Wheeler, passed away on August 20 at the age of 86. He was known for his ...

Independent Tribune3d

Speedway day of giving spread cheer across the community

Staying true to Speedway Motorsports’ core principle of serving the community, volunteers from Charlotte Motor Speedway, The ...

The Spun on MSN3d

Richard Petty 'Deeply Saddened' By Death Of Legendary NASCAR Figure

Richard Petty is mourning the loss of an iconic NASCAR figure on Thursday morning. The NASCAR world announced on Thursday ...

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