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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.
1 day ago · James France is the son of Nascar founder William France Sr. and a billionaire in his own right. He sits on Nascar's board of directors and owns 36% of the racing business, which has TV deals worth $8.2 billion and 13 racetracks.
10/24/1944. 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 ...
Feb 13, 2019 · Jim France leading change at NASCAR from the shadows | AP News. By JENNA FRYERAP Auto Racing Writer. Published 2:10 PM PDT, February 13, 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.
May 23, 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.
Mar 5, 2020 · Jim France, the youngest son of NASCAR's founder, took over as chairman and CEO after his nephew Brian France was arrested last year. He has been quiet and low-key, but has implemented new rules, schedules, and acquisitions to revive the struggling series.
Feb 14, 2019 · Jim France, the son of NASCAR's founder, took over as interim chairman and CEO after his nephew Brian France was arrested. He has been making sweeping changes to the series, including a new rules package, a new car and a tighter grip on the sanctioning body.
