Eddie Gossage, former track president and longtime promoter, dies at age 65

Race promoter Eddie Gossage, 65, passed away on Thursday. He was renowned for his audacious and

imaginative ideas as well as his everlasting love of motorsports. His death was confirmed by his longtime

employer, Speedway Motorsports.

Marcus Smith, the president and CEO of Speedway Motorsports, said in a press release, “Today we have

lost one of the biggest race fans in the world.” “Eddie Gossage had a huge impact on the motorsports

industry with his storied promotions and enduring connections with both the sports and entertainment

industries. We send our deepest sympathies to his numerous friends and his cherished family on behalf

of all of our teammates at Speedway Motorsports around the nation.

During this difficult time, we are praying for his wife Melinda, daughter Jessica, son Dustin, daughter-

in-law Lauren, and his grandchildren. Winston, with the tagline “One Hot Night.” It was the first-ever

NASCAR night race at a superspeedway, and it took place at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

According to a NASCAR statement, “Eddie Gossage was a consummate promoter whose outside-the-box

ideas helped engage fans across the country.” “He had a genuine love for motorsports and was constantly

searching for the next big concept to entice new followers and provide them with entertainment at the

racetrack. Our sincere sympathies are extended to Eddie’s friends and family.

Gossage was able to forge his own path at Texas Motor Speedway because to the support of CMS

President and General Manager Humpy Wheeler, Speedway Motorsports Chairman and Founder Bruton

Smith, and Gossage’s accomplishments in Charlotte. Gossage was the track’s initial general manager

when it was constructed in 1996. Gossage sponsored significant sporting and entertainment events for

25 years, until his retirement in 2021, making Texas a legendary venue.

that invited tourists and sports enthusiasts from all over the world.

In a state where everything is bigger, Gossage thrived because of his charisma and marketing flare,

which were well-liked everywhere from campers to suites.

Gossage had a great heart for kids and the fundraising efforts of the Texas chapter of Speedway

Children’s Charities, in addition to his intense passion for large-scale events.

According to Texas Motor Speedway Executive Vice President and General Manager Mark Faber, “Eddie

Gossage was a trailblazer, promoter, and innovator at a time when attracting attention was critical as

Speedway Motorsports expanded NASCAR into the Lone Star State.” “Every day I arrive at work, I

witness the influence he had on our entire estate. Eddie created a successful base upon which future

generations may build. to arrive and transformed Texas Motor Speedway into a landmark in which

Texans will always take pride.