Several NASCAR personalities have paid tribute to Humpy Wheeler, who passed away on August 20 at the age of 86. Wheeler made significant contributions to the sport and played a major role in upgrading Charlotte Motor Speedway during his time as the circuit's president and general manager.

A titan in motorsports, H.A. “Humpy” Wheeler, longtime Charlotte Motor Speedway President and General Manager, has passed away at 86. His family said he was surrounded by loved one as he died of natural causes,