France Family
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The France Family is known as the "first family" of NASCAR
racing. NASCAR was founded by Bill France, Sr. in 1948 and to this day France family members hold many high-ranking positions within the company. The France family also controls International Speedway Corporation
, which owns many NASCAR racing venues.
NASCAR
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is a family-owned and -operated business venture that sanctions and governs multiple auto racing sports events. It was founded by Bill France Sr. in 1947–48. As of 2009, the CEO for the company is Brian France, grandson of the late Bill France Sr...
racing. NASCAR was founded by Bill France, Sr. in 1948 and to this day France family members hold many high-ranking positions within the company. The France family also controls International Speedway Corporation
International Speedway Corporation
International Speedway Corporation is a corporation whose primary business is the ownership and management of NASCAR race tracks. ISC was founded by NASCAR founder Bill France, Sr. in 1953 for the construction of Daytona International Speedway and in 1999 they merged with Penske Motorsports to...
, which owns many NASCAR racing venues.
Notable Frances
- Bill France, Sr.
- Bill France, Jr.Bill France, Jr.William Clifton France , nicknamed "Bill Jr." and "Little Bill," was an American motorsports executive who served from 1972 to 2000 as the head of NASCAR, the sanctioning body of United States-based stock car racing. He succeeded the founder of NASCAR, his father Bill France, Sr., as its head...
- Brian FranceBrian FranceBrian France is the CEO and Chairman of NASCAR, taking over the position from his father, Bill France, Jr., in 2003 . He is widely known and regarded as one of the most powerful men in sports. France's family pioneered NASCAR out of a Southeast based sport, into a national and international multi...
- Lesa KennedyLesa KennedyLesa France Kennedy, is the chief executive officer of International Speedway Corporation and a member of the board of directors of NASCAR....
- Jim FranceJim FranceJames C. France is an American motorsports executive, at present the vice chairman of the board of directors and executive vice president of NASCAR and the former chief executive officer of International Speedway Corporation ....
- J.C. France