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.

There’s a funny story about Humpy Wheeler that dates back to the days — and that was a long time ago — before he was in NASCAR. Wheeler was a left guard at the University of South Carolina where he ...

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 ...

ON TOP OF THE SPACE NEEDLE — It’s possible that his first win went to Humpy the salmon’s head. On a celebrity tour around Seattle this week, the Mariners mascot wore a sash emblazoned with “WINNER” to ...

NASCAR community gathered in Charlotte to honor promoter Humpy Wheeler's legacy. Wheeler remembered for bold promotions at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Humpy Wheeler and Bruton Smith reconciled well ...

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