Bruton Smith

Bruton Smith

1927 - 2022

Bruton Smith was born on March 27, 1927, in Oakboro, North Carolina.

Smith's first job was sweeping floors at a local cotton mill.

Smith's first job was sweeping floors at a local cotton mill.

In 1945, Smith began working at a local race track, where he eventually became the track's promoter.

In 1959, Smith founded Speedway Motorsports, Inc., a company that would eventually own eight NASCAR tracks.

Smith's first NASCAR track was Charlotte Motor Speedway, which opened in 1960.

In 1975, Smith helped found the World 600, now known as the Coca-Cola 600, one of NASCAR's most prestigious races.

In 1992, Smith was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame.

In 1999, Smith was named "Man of the Year" by NASCAR.

In 2002, Smith was inducted into the International Motorsports Hall of Fame.

Smith died on 23rd June 2022 at the age of 95.

R.I.P

R.I.P