Bruton Smith
Bruton Smith
Ollen Bruton Smithis a promoter and owner/CEO of NASCAR track owner Speedway Motorsports, Inc. Inducted into NASCAR Hall of Fame January 23, 2016. He was ranked #207 on the Forbes 400 list with an estimated worth of $1.5 billion in 2005, and fell to #278in 2006. He is divorced with four children. He was inducted in the International Motorsports Hall of Fame in 2007...
ProfessionSports Executive
Date of Birth3 March 1927
strip vegas
Las Vegas is all about glitz and glamour. This speedway will be as spectacular as anything on the Las Vegas Strip when we are finished.
either money
They either like the money or they don't.
built charlotte hire paid pocket
I'd hire different geo-technical engineers. When I built Charlotte, I was the geo-technical engineer. Here, I think we paid them $300,000 and at Charlotte I think I did the same thing with a pocket knife.
absolutely couple love mexican propensity
They have a propensity to really love racing. They love it. They always have. If we had a couple of Mexican drivers, you would absolutely see a change.
george half holding hour knew less signing
I was around George about a half hour once and I knew right then I could do what he did and with less expense. the only thing that is holding me back is a signing bonus.
jet picture several
For several years before that, I had a picture of the jet on the mirror. I used to look at it while I shaved.
accomplish maybe next past reason retiring sounds stuff
I don't see any reason to ever retire. I don't even like that word. Retiring sounds like the end of the road. We have a lot of things to do yet. If I can keep this thing going for another 20 years maybe we'll get some stuff done. I have to accomplish more in the next 20 years than I have done in the past 20.
accomplish maybe next past reason retiring sounds stuff
I don't see any reason to ever retire. I don't even like that word. Retiring sounds like the end of the road. We have a lot of things to do yet. If I can keep this thing going for another 20 years maybe we'll get some stuff done. I have to accomplish more in the next 20 years than I have done in the past 20.
food people today
In that world, there was no money. We had food and clothing, but we had no money. I like the world today better. People have money.
far honda yourselves
Brace yourselves -- Honda won't be far behind.
across country drivers five four helps money nascar needed racing
These speedways across the country are four or five years behind. NASCAR will never be any better than the facilities. Money is needed on these facilities; that makes the racing better and helps these drivers make more money.
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We are pleased to report strong earnings growth during a period of rising interest rates and a competitive industry environment. Our results reflect the combined effect of our improved brand mix and the successful execution of our key operating initiatives.
buy hope phone somebody someday
What we need is to buy a speedway and I hope someday somebody will give me a phone call.