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His father, Bill France Sr., may have started the sport, but it was William Clifton France, better known as Bill France Jr., who grew NASCAR into the sport it is today.

It is the sport’s growth during France Jr.’s stint at NASCAR’s helm that he is among the first five inductees in NASCAR’s Hall of Fame.

“Our entire family is honored to have bill chosen for the Hall of Fame’s charter class,” his widow Betty Jane France said. “And I know that if he was still with us, he would also feel honored by this recognition.” - Full Story by Amanda Vincent – Louisville NASCAR Examiner