Search results
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.
Joining ISC in 1959, Jim France worked in all phases of operations in his early years with the company. He was elected to the ISC board in 1970 and has served as the company’s secretary, assistant treasurer, vice president, chief operating officer, executive vice president, president and, now, chairman.
About James France. James France inherited an estimated 36% of Nascar, the stock-car racing business founded in 1948 by his father, William France Sr. He has sat on Nascar's board of...
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.
Mar 5, 2020 · 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...
Feb 11, 2019 · France served as ISC’s president and chief operating officer from 1987 to 2003, and as chairman and CEO from 2007 to 2009. He has retained the chairman role since 2007. His niece, Lesa France Kennedy, now serves as CEO. Those executives highlight France’s deliberate yet decisive decision making.
May 23, 2022 · In recognition for his longtime impact in motorsports, NASCAR and IMSA Chairman Jim France will receive the Spirit of Le Mans Award for 2022.
Feb 14, 2019 · Jim France is running NASCAR the same way he lives his life — quietly, in the background, away from the spotlight he never craved.
Aug 6, 2018 · NASCAR announced on Monday afternoon that Jim France would serve as interim NASCAR Chairman & CEO as Brian France has taken a leave of absence.
France founded the Grand American Road Racing Series in 1999, ultimately merging with Panoz’s ALMS to form the current, thriving IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. Most recently France led taking publicly traded ISC private, adding 12 top-tier tracks to NASCAR’s balance sheet.
