Tony George knew that NASCAR was on the verge of becoming the most popular racing series in the United States and it only made sense to bring Winston Cup racing to the venue .
Tony George is hulman 's grandson and the president of the speedway .
Tony George , Hulman 's grandson and the president of the speedway , knew that NASCAR was on the verge of becoming the most popular racing series in the United States and it only made sense to bring Winston Cup racing to the venue .