Bruton Smith (1927–2022), born Ollen Bruton Smith, built Charlotte Motor Speedway and founded Speedway Motorsports. He became one of the most powerful track promoters in NASCAR history and was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame. The speedways he built and ran reshaped where and how the sport raced. He rests at Evergreen Cemetery in Charlotte, North Carolina.
At a Glance
- Born: 1927
- Died: 2022
Final Resting Place
Evergreen Cemetery, Charlotte, North Carolina.
Photo: Dakota via Find a Grave
From the Book
This profile is adapted from Legends at Rest: NASCAR Legends by Howard Wear.
Grave photo: Photo: Dakota via Find a Grave.