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June 22, 2022
Bruton Smith, American racetrack promoter (born 1927)
Bruton Smith
Ollen Bruton Smith was an American motorsports executive and businessman. He was best known as the owner of two public companies, Speedway Motorsports, Inc. (SMI) and Sonic Automotive. Smith held the positions of vice president and general manager of the Charlotte Motor Speedway and later was the chief executive officer (CEO) of both Speedway Motorsports and Sonic Automotive. He was an entrepreneur, race promoter, and businessman during the rise of stock car racing that began in the 1950s.
June 22
June 22 is the 173rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 192 days remain until the end of the year.