Bill France, Sr.

Organization founder

1909 – 1992

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Who was Bill France, Sr.?

William Henry Getty "Big Bill" France Sr., also known by Bill France Sr. or Big Bill, was an American racing driver. He is best known for co-founding and managing NASCAR, a sanctioning body of US-based stock car racing.

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Born
Sep 26, 1909
Washington, D.C.
Also known as
  • William France
Children
Nationality
  • United States of America
Employment
  • NASCAR
  • International Speedway Corporation
  • Motor Racing Network
Died
Jun 7, 1992
Ormond Beach

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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