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They're not suckers to Humpy--they're fans.(NASCAR)
In his 30 years at Lowe's Motor Speedway, track president H.A. "Humpy" Wheeler has set the standard by which all track promoters are judged. Called the P.T. Barnum of auto racing--and not just because he had his picture taken riding an elephant and sticking his head in the mouth of a tiger--Wheeler, 66, has blazed a trail in the entertainment and business world. Some of Wheeler's top promotional efforts, aka Humpy's Greatest Hits:
Lowe's under the lights. When R.J. Reynolds considered pulling the plug on The Winston All-Star race in 1992, Wheeler presented the novel plan of holding the race at night. Wheeler was met with skepticism from many who thought a speedway of that size could not be illuminated adequately, but $1.7 million later, the innovative and internationally acclaimed system was in place.
Breaking the gender barrier. Before Danica Patrick was born, Janet Guthrie attempted to make a name for herself in open-wheel racing. When Guthrie failed to qualify for the 1976 Indianapolis 500, Wheeler invited her to race in ...
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- Magazine article from: Business North Carolina July 1, 2008 700+ words
...his name, but make no mistake: Humpy Wheeler was, above all, a world-class entertainer...shows at Charlotte--now Lowe's--Motor Speedway, setting a standard for NASCAR entertainment...animal-rights people would be furious, Wheeler replies, "You're damn right. And...
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- Press release article from: PR Newswire February 11, 1999 700+ words
...Sonoma, Calif.), Texas Motor Speedway (Dallas) and newly acquired Las Vegas Motor Speedway. "This sponsorship puts...said H. A. "Humpy" Wheeler, president of Lowe's Motor Speedway. "I think it is significant...
- Speedway Motorsports Announces 13,000 New Seats At Bristol Motor Speedway.
- Press release article from: PR Newswire August 26, 1999 700+ words
...manager of Bristol Motor Speedway. "We are sold-out...Motorsports purchased Bristol Motor Speedway in January 1996 for...stated H.A. "Humpy" Wheeler, chief operating officer...weekend at Lowe's Motor Speedway on October 9-10 and...
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- Press release article from: PR Newswire September 5, 2006 700+ words
...and Lowe's Motor Speedway," said Ray...A. "Humpy" Wheeler, president and...manager of Lowe's Motor Speedway. "And this...A. "Humpy" Wheeler, President and...Manager of Lowe's Motor Speedway, Kent Bernhardt...
- Speedway keeps hammer down and share price up. (Charlotte Motor Speedway)
- Magazine article from: Business North Carolina Williams, Christopher C. October 1, 1996 700+ words
...says F. Breck Wheeler, an analyst with...owner of Charlotte Motor Speedway and other racetracks...A. "Humpy" Wheeler, Speedway's...Besides Charlotte Motor Speedway, it owns tracks...year at Charlotte Motor Speedway, which seats 111...and 1998, Humpy Wheeler says. ...
- SMI Spotlights NASCAR With Annual Lowe's Motor Speedway Media Tour; Four-Day...
- Press release article from: PR Newswire January 12, 2000 700+ words
...hosted by Lowe's Motor Speedway. The 17th annual tour...Motorsports' Humpy Wheeler; a NASCAR Busch Series...construction at Lowe's Motor Speedway and the Miller Lite...or business," said Wheeler, president of Speedway...
- Speedway Motorports Announces Record Event Weekend at Texas Motor Speedway.
- Press release article from: PR Newswire April 4, 2000 700+ words
...racing weekend at Texas Motor Speedway drew more than 300...delay. Li'l Texas Motor Speedway opened with capacity...stated H.A. "Humpy" Wheeler, chief operating officer...and operates Atlanta Motor Speedway, Bristol Motor Speedway...