The
France Family is known as the "first family" of
NASCARThe 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 CorporationInternational 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.
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The
France Family is known as the "first family" of
NASCARThe 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 CorporationInternational 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.
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.-Early life:...
- Brian France
Brian France is the CEO and chairman of NASCAR, taking over the position from his father, Bill France, Jr., in 2003 . He had previously managed NASCAR's marketing department and touring divisions and was involved in the creation of the Craftsman Truck Series.France is also the head of Brandsense,...
- Lesa Kennedy
Lesa France Kennedy, is the president of International Speedway Corporation and a member of the board of directors of NASCAR....
- Jim France
James 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