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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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Dale Earnhardt Named to First Class of NASCAR Hall of Fame
Comments - Posted 10.14.09
MOORESVILLE, NC (October 14, 2009) - In the crowning achievement of an incredible career that celebrated a record seven NASCAR Sprint Cup titles and 76 NASCAR victories, Dale Earnhardt has been selected as one of five inaugural inductees for the NASCAR Hall of Fame. Announced by NASCAR CEO Brian France earlier ...more»
Comments - Posted 10.14.09
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Comments - Posted 10.14.09
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Comments - Posted 10.14.09
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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
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Michigan International Speedway’s Statement from Roger Curtis on the inaugural NASCAR Hall of Fame class
Comments - Posted 10.14.09
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Comments - Posted 10.14.09
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Darlington Raceway’s Chris Browning Statement on Inaugural NASCAR Hall of Fame Class
Comments - Posted 10.14.09
***Inaugural class has 13 combined wins at Darlington*** “This is certainly a historic day for NASCAR with Bill France, Sr; Richard Petty, Bill France, Jr; Dale Earnhardt, Sr. and Junior Johnson being voted into the inaugural class of inductees at the NASCAR Hall of Fame. “Bill ...more»
Comments - Posted 10.14.09
***Inaugural class has 13 combined wins at Darlington*** “This is certainly a historic day for NASCAR with Bill France, Sr; Richard Petty, Bill France, Jr; Dale Earnhardt, Sr. and Junior Johnson being voted into the inaugural class of inductees at the NASCAR Hall of Fame. “Bill ...more»
Inaugural NASCAR Hall Of Fame Class Announced
Comments - Posted 10.14.09
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Oct. 14, 2009) – The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) announced the inaugural class of the NASCAR Hall of Fame today that includes: Dale Earnhardt, Bill France Sr., Bill France Jr., Junior Johnson and Richard Petty. The NASCAR Hall of Fame Voting Panel, consisting of members ...more»
Comments - Posted 10.14.09
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