NASCAR Hall of Famer Bruton Smith dead at 95
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Speedway Motorsports founder Bruton Smith died on Wednesday at age 95. Smith is a member of the NASCAR Hall of Fame for his contributions as a race promoter and track owner.
His son, Marcus, the current president and CEO, on Tuesday posted a tribute to his father on social media: "I had a wonderful Father's Day weekend. I am so thankful to be a dad, and to have an amazing dad," said the post, which was accompanied by photos of Smith surrounded by his family.
"Race fans are, and always will be, the lifeblood of NASCAR. Few knew this better than Bruton Smith," said NASCAR chairman Jim France. "Bruton built his race tracks employing a simple philosophy; give face fans memories they will cherish for a lifetime. In doing do, Bruton helped grow NASCAR's popularity as the preeminent spectator sport."