Man, I loved Humpy — just as most of the racing world did. H.A. “Humpy” Wheeler Jr. was a one-of-a-kind showman, a NASCAR savant whose outlandish stunts sprang from one of the sport’s keenest minds.

The stunt legend calls NASCAR “chess at 200 miles per hour,” says stock car racing is “way more stressful than you imagine.” ...

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – The grandson of NASCAR’s chief executive officer was involved in a YouTube channel that featured videos of motorcycles appearing to weave through traffic on Central Florida ...

Howard Augustine "Humpy" Wheeler, the longtime president and general manager of Charlotte Motor Speedway and one of the greatest race promoters in the history of NASCAR, died peacefully of natural ...

Former Charlotte Motor Speedway boss Humpy Wheeler became known as the P.T. Barnum of auto racing, staging outlandish stunts during pre-race activities. Wheeler’s relationships ran deep and long ...

YouTube sensation Cleetus McFarland, aka Garrett Mitchell, is making his NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series debut at Daytona.

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 ...

Humpy Wheeler, famed NASCAR promoter, died at age 86 of natural causes. Wheeler elevated Charlotte Motor Speedway through 33 years of leadership. His showmanship transformed races into spectacles that ...

Humpy Wheeler, a pioneering motorsports promoter and former president and general manager of Charlotte Motor Speedway, died Aug. 20 in Charlotte. He was 86. His death was announced by the speedway, ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Humpy Wheeler, famed NASCAR promoter, died at age 86 of natural causes. Wheeler elevated Charlotte Motor Speedway through 33 years of ...