Bill France Sr.
American racecar driver and NASCAR founder / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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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Born | William Henry Getty France (1909-09-26)September 26, 1909 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Died | June 7, 1992(1992-06-07) (aged 82) Ormond Beach, Florida, U.S. |
Resting place | Hillside Cemetery, Ormond Beach, Florida, U.S. |
Occupation | Businessman |
Organization | NASCAR |
Title | Chief Executive Officer |
Predecessor | Founder |
Successor | Bill France Jr. |
Spouse | Anne Bledsoe |
Children | Bill France Jr. Jim France |
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Relatives | Brian France (grandson) Lesa Kennedy (granddaughter) |
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