France family
The France family is known as the "first family" of NASCAR racing.[1] NASCAR was founded by Bill France, Sr. in 1948 and to this day France family members own and operate NASCAR. Jim France, one of the sons of the founder, is the acting chairman and CEO after Brian France's Arrest on August 6, 2018. The France family also controls International Speedway Corporation and International Motor Sports Association.
Notable family members
- Bill France, Sr. (1909-1992) – Co-founder, CEO and Chairman of NASCAR
- Bill France, Jr. (1933-2007) – CEO of NASCAR; Chairman of ISC
- Jim France (1944-) – Acting CEO and Chairman of NASCAR, Executive vice president of NASCAR; CEO and Chairman of ISC
- Brian France (1962-) – CEO and Chairman of NASCAR on leave of absence
- Lesa Kennedy (1961-) – Executive Vice President of NASCAR; President and CEO of ISC
- JC France (1965-)
- Ben Kennedy (1991-) - Race Car Driver, General Manager of the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series
- Steven France (1973-)
- Vincent France (2001-)
References
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