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.
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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 ...
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 ...