DeathJune 222022

Bruton Smith

Bruton Smith, American racetrack promoter (born 1927)

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When
Wednesday, June 22 20224 years ago
Category
DeathA notable person who died on this day.
Era
21st century · 2020s
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Bruton Smith

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Bruton Smith, American racetrack promoter (born 1927)

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June 22 2022 — 4 years ago, on a Wednesday.

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