Charlotte Impresario Humpy Wheeler Dies at age 86
Wheeler was more than a showman and more than a promoter. He had an innate ability to understand what fans wanted and how to get the experiences they desired to come to life for them.
Wheeler was more than a showman and more than a promoter. He had an innate ability to understand what fans wanted and how to get the experiences they desired to come to life for them.
Rick Hendrick’s deep involvement in all forms of racing have him entering four cars in NASCAR’s premier Cup Series and gaining championships on a fairly regular basis, most recently with Kyle Larson and Chase Elliott, the latter being NASCAR’s Most Popular Driver.
Rick Hendrick, Hendrick Motorsports and HendrickCars.com are extending their reach throughout NASCAR this year. Hendrick Motorsports is celebrating its 40th anniversary in the NASCAR universe, after beginning its journey as a team at the Daytona 500 40 years ago.
And that’s the way it happened. William Byron, Hendrick Motorsports’ 26-year-old driver of the No. 24 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 racecar, brought his steed first to the double caution/checkered flags after 200 laps around Daytona International Speedway’s 2.5-mile oval.
Larson passes the first hurdle on his way to race “The Double” next year at Indy.
Chase Elliot has powered through physical therapy and rehab to return to his NASCAR slot following a snowboarding accident in March.
Finally, we have the answer to “what’s next” for Jimmie Johnson.
Featuring nine outstanding racing representatives from every type of motor sport, the Hall’s incoming class includes racers in NASCAR, drag racing, open wheel, sports cars, motorcycle flat track and off-road competition.
The Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series drivers were back on the track to kick off Speed Week at Daytona International Speedway.
NASCAR’s eighth Hall of Fame Class was inducted Friday, Jan. 20.