One of auto racing's best-known and successful promoters, Humpy Wheeler will join Motor Week LIVE! as our guest in afew weeks! http://bit.ly/1aMVt7G
updated by @patrick-reynolds: 12/03/16 06:51:07PM
One of auto racing's best-known and successful promoters, Humpy Wheeler will join Motor Week LIVE! as our guest in afew weeks! http://bit.ly/1aMVt7G
I somehow managed to snag this shot in 1992 just before the King suited up for his final Charlotte start. I had pit passes. Pretty sure I was supposed to stay BEHIND the pit wall. But as the cars were pushed to their starting spots, I occasionally stepped over for a closer photo. The 43 was pushed to the head of the line where he led a ceremonial pace lap. Journalists and photographers had Richard surrounded. I got as close as I could, lifted my film camera, snapped and hoped for the best. When I had the film developed, I couldn't believe I got this shot of RP talking to Humpy. I had it enlarged and autographed by the King. Maybe I'll request Wheeler to add his Humpy Hancock.
Very nice shot. And an even nicer story! Good stuff. Thanks for sharing...
