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Brian Zachary France (born August 2, 1962) is an American businessman and the former CEO and chairman of NASCAR. He served in the post from 2003 to 2018, following his grandfather (and NASCAR co-founder) Bill France Sr. and father Bill Jr. , in the executive position. [ 1 ]
On August 6, 2018, France assumed the role of Interim CEO and Chairman of NASCAR, [1] following the arrest of his nephew and CEO Brian France; France was arrested on suspicion of DUI in Sag Harbor, New York on August 5, 2018. With Brian taking an official leave of absence from all NASCAR duties until his legal case is resolved, the interim part ...
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 current chairman and CEO after Brian France 's arrest on August 6, 2018 and subsequent leave from the position.
While Nascar racing is now one of the world's biggest spectator sports, a new series shows its founder had much in common with the average entrepreneur. The greatest entrepreneur story you never ...
In terms of how they get paid, NASCAR drivers are different from athletes in team sports. Whereas NFL and NBA players receive the bulk of their income from a signed contract with a team, a NASCAR...
Brian France was the third-generation leader of NASCAR, from 2003-18. Today, his uncle Jim France and nephew Ben Kennedy are among the upper brass.
In 2006, she was listed as one of the "25 Most Influential People in NASCAR" by the Charlotte Observer, "Most Influential Woman in Sports Business" by Volusia Flagler Business Report, [8] and was "Female Sports Executive of the Year" according to SportsBusiness Journal. [9] In 2016, Adweek named her one of the "30 Most Powerful Women in Sports ...
France also touted the importance of points racing as the playoff nears -- a contrast to his comments when the 16-driver playoff format was unveiled. Brian France says there's 'nothing to report ...