NASCAR world was in great grief when the news came about the passing away of Bruton Smith, CEO of Speedway Motorsports Inc. Let's take a look at Rick Hendrick, Richard Petty, and Dale Earnhardt Jr's reactions to the gloomy news.
Petty wrote about his first meeting Smith and continued by paying his tributes towards Petty.
Hendrick claimed that Bruton had established himself as one of history's greatest promoters. He continued by stating with pride that he was happy to call Bruton a friend.
Earnhardt Jr. talked about how Bruton’s contribution to stock car racing is hard to measure. He also paid his condolences to Smith's family.
