Legendary Businessman, Philanthropist And NASCAR Hall of Famer Bruton Smith Passes Away
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — CMS/HHP Photo — A visionary and transformative figure in both business and entertainment, Ollen Bruton Smith, the founder and executive chairman of Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH), Speedway Motorsports and Speedway Children’s Charities died today of natural causes. He was 95. Born March 2, 1927, Smith was the youngest of nine children and grew […]
Force Scores Victory, Sets Track Speed Record At<br>Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals
CONCORD, N.C. — HHP/Harold Hinson Photo — Three days shy of his 73rd birthday, John Force proved he’s as sharp as ever behind the wheel of an NHRA Funny Car. Force completed a clean sweep in Sunday’s exhilarating Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway, grabbing his 155th career win in addition to a […]
Immaculately Restored 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad Takes Home Walt Hollifield Best of Show at Charlotte AutoFair.
CONCORD, N.C. — CMS/John Davison Photo –Three years after the last spring Charlotte AutoFair, there’s a new top car in town as Tim Helms took home the coveted Walt Hollifield Best of Show Trophy on Sunday with his immaculately restored 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad. Helms said he’s not a car collector, but he’s always […]