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Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about early voting turnout and the passing of a Charlotte legend, Humpy Wheeler. With early voting starting uptown at the Hal Marshall Center, Brett predicts only 45 voters turned out Known as the “P.T. Barnum of Racing,” Wheeler passed away at the age of 86, surrounded by family and friends. Jensen reflects on Wheeler’s extraordinary impact on motorsports, highlighting his visionary leadership that helped transform Charlotte into a major racing and sports destination. From introducing night racing to revolutionizing fan engagement at NASCAR events, Wheeler’s innovations left a lasting legacy both in the sport and the region.



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Tune in here to this ​Thursday's edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen!
 
Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about early voting turnout and the passing of a Charlotte legend, Humpy Wheeler. With early voting starting uptown at the Hal Marshall Center, Brett predicts only 45 voters turned out Known as the &ldquo;P.T. Barnum of Racing,&rdquo; Wheeler passed away at the age of 86, surrounded by family and friends. Jensen reflects on Wheeler&rsquo;s extraordinary impact on motorsports, highlighting his visionary leadership that helped transform Charlotte into a major racing and sports destination. From introducing night racing to revolutionizing fan engagement at NASCAR events, Wheeler&rsquo;s innovations left a lasting legacy both in the sport and the region.
 
Listen here for all of this and more on Breaking With Brett Jensen.
 
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Every weeknight from 7-8 PM, "Breaking Brett Jensen" comes off the beat for a deep dive into the day's top stories, and to answer your questions at 704-520-1110.

Every weeknight from 7-8 PM, "Breaking Brett Jensen" comes off the beat for a deep dive into the day's top stories, and to answer your questions at 704-520-1110.

Breaking With Brett Jensen

8-21-25: Humpy Wheeler Dies 

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