Bill France, Jr.
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Observer asks court to unseal France records...the Observer motion says. Brian France, 47, took over the NASCAR chairman's role from his father, Bill France Jr., in 2003. His father and grandfather, Bill France Sr., were recently named to the first class of Charlotte's NASCAR... In this article: Brian France, The Charlotte Observer, Nascar, Wcnc-tv, Bill France Jr., Bill France Sr., and Mark Twain |
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Bleacher Report | November 12, 2009
Dale Earnhardt Sr. To Receive NCMA Achievement Award
...that is Dale Earnhardt Sr. continues to live on, and just recently Earnhardt was selected to the first class of the NASCAR Hall of Fame joining just four other inductee's (Bill France Sr, Bill France Jr, Richard Petty, and Junior Johnson.)
In this article: Dale Earnhardt Sr., Nascar, Richard Petty, Bill France Jr, and Junior Johnson
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Charlotte Observer | November 11, 2009
France takes on NASCAR questions
...For the first NASCAR Hall of Fame class, two of the five members were your grandfather and your father (Bill France Sr. and Bill France Jr.) That was controversial, since it meant there were only three drivers in the class. Star drivers like...
In this article: Nascar, Brian France, Danica Patrick, David Pearson, Jimmie Johnson, Dale Earnhardt Jr., The Charlotte Observer, NFL, Charlotte, and NBA
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The Seattle Times | November 06, 2009
NASCAR to honor fallen soldiers at Texas race
...Guard paint schemes on his cars before one of the Texas races. His sport has strong ties to the military, too. NASCAR president Bill France Jr. once said the fan base was the people who "won wars" for the U.S. Military flyovers are mainstays...
In this article: Ryan Newman, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Nascar, Texas, Fort Hood, Sprint Cup, U.S. Army, and Texas Motor Speedway
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Bleacher Report | November 05, 2009
NASCAR Hall Of Fame's First Class a No-Brainer... and That's the Problem
...of the first "class" of inductees were a "No Brainer. " The inaugural class includes: Dale Earnhardt, Bill France, Bill France Jr., Junior Johnson, and Richard Petty. Dale Earnhardt, Bill France, Bill France Jr., and Richard Petty, were...
In this article: Nascar, Richard Petty, Dale Earnhardt, Red Byron, Junior Johnson, and David Pearson
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Fanster | November 04, 2009
Inaugural NASCAR Hall of Fame Class Announced!
...to this day, as a racing landmark. "Big Bill" France passed away in June 1992. He left behind a lasting legacy. Bill France Jr.- William Clifton France is remembered - and revered - as the man who followed his visionary father at...
In this article: Nascar, Bill France Sr., Dale Earnhardt, Richard Petty Motorsports, Junior Johnson, Daytona 500, Cale Yarborough, Bobby Allison, William Clifton France, and Daytona Beach
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Bleacher Report | October 31, 2009
Talladega Speedway Tries to Tame the Demons That Haunt the Track
...Association, led by President Richard Petty, boycotted the race, packed their race cars onto their trailers, and headed home. Bill France, the founder of NASCAR who had built the Talladega track, convinced replacement drivers to race...
In this article: Talladega Superspeedway, Bobby Allison, Jimmie Johnson, AMP Energy 500, Nascar, Mark Martin, Bill France, and Richard Childress
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Sports Illustrated | October 28, 2009
Brant James: Felix Sabates on the cost of racing, busting people out of jail with his credit card
...seemingly everywhere -- like Forest Gump with a Cuban accent and a way better boat. And cigars. He was a friend to the late Bill France Jr., served as one of the former NASCAR chairman's pallbearers in June, 2007. Outside the Mary McLeod...
In this article: Brian France, Nascar, Juan Pablo Montoya, Dale Earnhardt, General Motors, Alan Kulwicki, and Sprint Cup
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Kansas City Star | October 14, 2009
France father-son headline 1st Hall of Fame class
...and headlines the inaugural class of five for the Hall. </p><p>Also joining the Hall in next year's induction ceremony is Bill France Jr., who took over for his father as head of NASCAR in 1972. He spent nearly 30 years running the family...
In this article: Nascar, Bill France Sr., Junior Johnson, Dale Earnhardt, Richard Petty, Charlotte, and North Carolina
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USATODAY.com | October 08, 2009
Bill France's grandson arrested on drug charges
MIAMI (AP) A grandson of NASCAR founder Bill France was arrested early Thursday on drug charges in Daytona Beach, according to a police report. J.C. France faces charges of possession of narcotics and driving under the influence. France...
In this article: Bill France, Nascar, Jim France, Daytona Beach, All rights reserved, and Cocaine
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Yahoo! News | October 08, 2009
Bill France's grandson arrested on drug charges (AP)
By SARAH LARIMER, Associated Press Writer Sarah Larimer, Associated Press Writer - 25 mins ago MIAMI - A grandson of NASCAR founder Bill France was arrested early Thursday on drug charges in Daytona Beach, according to a police report.
In this article: Bill France, Nascar, Jim France, Daytona Beach, Cocaine, and Narcotic
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Description from Wikipedia:
William Clifton France (April 4 1933 - June 4 2007), 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.
- Birth Date:
- April 04, 1933
- Birthplace:
- Washington D.C.
- Death Date:
- June 04, 2007
- Place of Death:
- Daytona Beach, Florida
- Nationality:
- United States
- University Attended:
- University of Florida
- Known for:
- Served as Head of NASCAR from 1972 - 2000
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