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Humpy Wheeler Offers Track Support with Speedway Benefits

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20 May 2008 - Bruton Smith Boulevard unveiling in Concord NC. (HHP/Harold Hinson)When Humpy Wheeler Speaks….People Listen

Humpy Wheeler is well-known as a premier promoter, in his former role as GM at Charlotte Motor Speedway.  And, he has a new idea that will bring short track racing to the forefront for fans of racing, while bringing many benefits to your local short track.

Speedway Benefits is Wheeler’s new idea in creating an organization that is gaining traction in its first month of operation. The response has been so strong that initial membership is now limited. Continue reading →

Clint Elkins a Perfect Fit for Speedway Benefits

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ClintElkins_bioClint Elkins, grew up as a race track brat, traveling the short track circuit with his family throughout his childhood. By the time he was 15, he was writing race promotional business plans. Then the competition bug bit Elkins and he began racing Super Late Models in his 20s.

Elkins knew his ‘end game’ is promoting racing, so he made a mental and physical notebook of the good and the bad he experienced as a racer.

He put his money where his mouth is by the time he was 30 years old by leasing his own track. Six years into his venture, Elkins proudly says his track is up over 50 percent in attendance and over 100 percent in revenue.  Continue reading →