CONCORD, N.C. — H.A. “Humpy” Wheeler, the longtime president and general manager of Charlotte Motor Speedway who became known as the “P.T. Barnum of motorsports,” died Tuesday of natural causes ...

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.

Charlotte Motor Speedway issued the following statement ... Humpy’s engaging smile and flair for promotion were legendary, and his impact on every stakeholder in motorsports will be long-lasting.

Longtime Charlotte Motor Speedway President and General Manager H.A. “Humpy” Wheeler died peacefully of natural causes yesterday surrounded by loving family. He was 86. A transformative figure in the ...