Smith and his father Bruton are recent entries into the MLS expansion race but are eager to be considered for the league 's next round of growth .
Bruton 's charlotte - based company operates several of NASCAR 's biggest venues .
Smith and his father Bruton , whose Charlotte - based company operates several of NASCAR 's biggest venues , are recent entries into the MLS expansion race but are eager to be considered for the league 's next round of growth .