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REPORT: NASCAR Hall of Famer dead at 95

June 22, 2022

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O. Bruton Smith, who emerged from North Carolina farm country and parlayed his love of motorsports into a Hall of Fame career as one of the biggest track owners and most successful promoters in the history of auto racing, died Wednesday. He was 95.

His death was announced by Speedway Motorsports, which cited natural of causes.

The article goes on to state the following:

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.

NASCAR chairman Jim France released a statement that read, “Race fans are, and always will be, the lifeblood of NASCAR. Few knew this better than Bruton Smith. 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.”

A statement from NASCAR Chairman and CEO Jim France on the passing of Bruton Smith. pic.twitter.com/k4MvJPoH89

— NASCAR (@NASCAR) June 22, 2022

A trailblazer in countless ways.

We pay tribute to Bruton Smith’s life and legacy. pic.twitter.com/ldwu87mplI

— NASCAR (@NASCAR) June 22, 2022

Legendary Businessman, Philanthropist
and NASCAR Hall of Famer Bruton Smith Passes Away

📰 : https://t.co/API32ZTV7I pic.twitter.com/dBDXpTqMuw

— Charlotte Motor Speedway (@CLTMotorSpdwy) June 22, 2022

The NASCAR family mourns the loss of Hall of Famer and visionary track operator, Bruton Smith.

— NASCAR (@NASCAR) June 22, 2022

I’m really sad to hear about the passing of Bruton Smith. He was a personal friend. Everyone knows what he’s done for motorsports, @NHRA & @NASCAR. He was like a 2nd father to me, I met him when he opened Bristol. I sure loved him. I’m going to miss him. His legacy will live on. pic.twitter.com/6Zuhiqnx69

— John Force (@JohnForce_FC) June 22, 2022

This is not “goodbye…”
This is “I’ll see you later…”❤️
In loving memory of Ollen Bruton Smith.
March 2, 1927 ~
June 22, 2022 pic.twitter.com/gmHLcR5hBL

— Cassi Mitchell Smith (@G88Gassi) June 22, 2022

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