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James Carl France (born October 24, 1944) is an American motorsports executive. He is the chief executive officer (CEO), the chairman, and executive vice president of NASCAR, the former chief executive officer (CEO) of International Speedway Corporation (ISC) and the owner of the IMSA team Action Express Racing.
Jim France grew up in the early years of stock car racing, living and learning every detail of the sport from his own experiences and from his father, NASCAR Hall of Famer William H.G. “Big Bill” France (2010), the founder and first president of NASCAR; and brother, NASCAR Hall of Famer William C. “Bill Jr.” France (2010), NASCAR’s ...
23 de mai. de 2022 · NASCAR and IMSA Chairman Jim France will be honored for his work in securing a historic convergence agreement between the two motorsports organizations. He will receive the prestigious trophy on the eve of the 24 Hours of Le Mans race in June 2022.
11 de fev. de 2019 · But France has been making major moves behind the scenes, multiple industry executives told Sports Business Journal. He’s impressed the garage by turning up to every race since he took over last season, on top of attending countless industry meetings, a stark difference from his nephew.
5 de jun. de 2022 · Jim France first went to Le Mans as a teenager, tagging along with his dad as they watched stock-car hero Fireball Roberts compete (quite well, by the way) in a Ferrari GTO.
- Ken Willis
- Sports Columnist
13 de fev. de 2019 · DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Jim France is running NASCAR the same way he lives his life — quietly, in the background, away from the spotlight he never craved. The youngest son of NASCAR’s founder carved his own path in the family business and left the leadership roles to his father, Bill France Sr., and then to his older brother.
24 de mai. de 2022 · NASCAR and IMSA Chairman Jim France will be honored for his role in the convergence agreement between IMSA and ACO, which allows prototype sports cars to compete in both championships. He will receive the award on June 10, along with Grand Marshal Gerard Larrousse and starter Patrick Pouyanne.
