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Bruton Smith

Ollen Bruton Smith (March 3, 1927 – June 22, 2022) 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…

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Born
Ollen Bruton Smith (1927-03-03)March 3, 1927 Oakboro, North Carolina, U.S.
Children
5, including Marcus
Died
June 22, 2022(2022-06-22) (aged 95) Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.
Occupations
Racing promoter, race track owner, automobile dealer
Organization(s)
Speedway Motorsports, Inc. Sonic Automotive
Years active
1949–2022

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Born · 1
Bruton Smith → Ollen Bruton Smith (1927-03-03)March 3, 1927 Oakboro, North Carolina, U.S.
Children · 1
Bruton Smith → 5, including Marcus
Died · 1
Bruton Smith → June 22, 2022(2022-06-22) (aged 95) Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.
Occupations · 1
Bruton Smith → Racing promoter, race track owner, automobile dealer
Organization(s) · 1
Bruton Smith → Speedway Motorsports, Inc. Sonic Automotive
Spouse · 1
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Years active · 1
Bruton Smith → 1949–2022

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Bruton SmithChildren5, including Marcus1.00infobox
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Bruton SmithYears active1949–20221.00infobox
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Bruton Smithrelated to Marriage and divorceSmith0.60section
Bruton Smithrelated to Marriage and divorceBonnie Jean Harris0.60section
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