Jeri Young

NASCAR legend Humpy Wheeler has died, the Charlotte Motor Speedway said Thursday on its Facebook page.

He was 86.

Wheeler is synonymous with promotion and innovation.

He spent 33 years as the president and general manager of Charlotte Motor Speedway and played a pivotal role in transforming the venue into a world-class facility.

Wheeler added a new dynamic to the sport, a visionary whose leadership and creativity helped shape today’s fan experience with the introduction of dramatic prerace ceremonies and the development of night racing at superspeedways.

He was known for his innovative promotions and stunts.

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