Humpy Wheeler, a native of Belmont, North Carolina, ran Charlotte Motor Speedway for 33 years, and became famous for revolutionizing the way NASCAR events were promoted. His pre-race shows were the stuff of legend, including bringing in Robosaurus, which is a giant, mechanical fire-breathing robot that eats cars.
Credited as a true visionary, Wheeler was recently named as the recipient of the Landmark Award for Outstanding Contributions to NASCAR for the Hall of Fame Class of 2026.
