Bill France Sr.

Bill France Sr.
Born
William Henry Getty France

(1909-09-26)September 26, 1909
DiedJune 7, 1992(1992-06-07) (aged 82)
OrganizationNASCAR
TitleChief Executive Officer
SuccessorBill France Jr.
SpouseAnne Bledsoe
Children2, including Jim France
RelativesBrian France (grandson)
Lesa Kennedy (granddaughter)

William Henry Getty France (September 26, 1909 – June 7, 1992) was an American businessman and racing driver. He was also known as Bill France Sr. or Big Bill. He is best known for founding and managing NASCAR, a sanctioning body of US-based stock car racing.


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