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Hall of Fame spotlight: Bill France Jr.
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
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Behind the NASCAR Banking 500 Hauler Chat with Team Chevy NSCS Team Owner, Richard Childress
Comments - Posted 10.17.09
RICHARD CHILDRESS, OWNER OF RICHARD CHILDRESS RACING, met with media to discuss the Hall of Fame, the state of RCR, Dale Earnhardt Sr. and Junior, Kevin Harvick, and more. Full Transcript: WHAT WAS YOUR REACTION ON JULY 2ND WHEN IT WAS ANNOUNCED THAT YOU WERE ONE OF THE 25 MEMBERS ...more»
Comments - Posted 10.17.09
RICHARD CHILDRESS, OWNER OF RICHARD CHILDRESS RACING, met with media to discuss the Hall of Fame, the state of RCR, Dale Earnhardt Sr. and Junior, Kevin Harvick, and more. Full Transcript: WHAT WAS YOUR REACTION ON JULY 2ND WHEN IT WAS ANNOUNCED THAT YOU WERE ONE OF THE 25 MEMBERS ...more»
Hall of Fame spotlight: Bill France (Sr.)
Comments - Posted 10.16.09
William "Big Bill" Henry Getty France had a dream. A dream to unify those sometimes rough and rowdy guys who were challenging others to challenges to find out who had the fastest car. This dream led France to Daytona Beach, Fla., and in 1948, NASCAR was born. France first caught the ...more»
Comments - Posted 10.16.09
William "Big Bill" Henry Getty France had a dream. A dream to unify those sometimes rough and rowdy guys who were challenging others to challenges to find out who had the fastest car. This dream led France to Daytona Beach, Fla., and in 1948, NASCAR was born. France first caught the ...more»
Hall of Fame spotlight: Dale Earnhardt
Comments - Posted 10.15.09
Among the first five inductees into NASCAR's Hall of Fame, set to open in May 2010, is seven-time Cup champion Dale Earnhardt. "I am very proud that the new Hall of Fame has chosen to include my son in the first induction," Earnhardt's mother, Martha Earnhardt, said. "Being honored for his ...more»
Comments - Posted 10.15.09
Among the first five inductees into NASCAR's Hall of Fame, set to open in May 2010, is seven-time Cup champion Dale Earnhardt. "I am very proud that the new Hall of Fame has chosen to include my son in the first induction," Earnhardt's mother, Martha Earnhardt, said. "Being honored for his ...more»
All Five NASCAR Hall of Fame Inductees Boast Strong Ties To Daytona International Speedway
Comments - Posted 10.14.09
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- The first five members of the NASCAR Hall of Fame were elected and announced on Wednesday in Charlotte, N.C., and all boast strong ties to Daytona International Speedway, NASCAR’s most prestigious track and home to the Daytona 500. Included in the inaugural class are: · ...more»
Comments - Posted 10.14.09
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- The first five members of the NASCAR Hall of Fame were elected and announced on Wednesday in Charlotte, N.C., and all boast strong ties to Daytona International Speedway, NASCAR’s most prestigious track and home to the Daytona 500. Included in the inaugural class are: · ...more»
Talladega Superspeedway President Rick Humphrey Statement On Inaugural NASCAR Hall of Fame Class
Comments - Posted 10.14.09
“What a befitting inaugural class for induction to the NASCAR Hall of Fame. The men chosen were titans of our sport. It’s their personalities and actions on the track that carried NASCAR from its grassroots to the pinnacle of American sports. “Without the actions and leadership of Bill France ...more»
Comments - Posted 10.14.09
“What a befitting inaugural class for induction to the NASCAR Hall of Fame. The men chosen were titans of our sport. It’s their personalities and actions on the track that carried NASCAR from its grassroots to the pinnacle of American sports. “Without the actions and leadership of Bill France ...more»
Michigan International Speedway’s Statement from Roger Curtis on the inaugural NASCAR Hall of Fame class
Comments - Posted 10.14.09
NASCAR on Wednesday announced the inaugural class of the NASCAR Hall of Fame: Dale Earnhardt, Bill France Sr., Bill France Jr., Junior Johnson and Richard Petty. Statement from Roger Curtis, president, Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich., on the inaugural class: “These gentlemen make up an amazing ...more»
Comments - Posted 10.14.09
NASCAR on Wednesday announced the inaugural class of the NASCAR Hall of Fame: Dale Earnhardt, Bill France Sr., Bill France Jr., Junior Johnson and Richard Petty. Statement from Roger Curtis, president, Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich., on the inaugural class: “These gentlemen make up an amazing ...more»
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