Bill France, Jr
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Posted by Jeremy Dunn Jun 5, 2007 |
Just six months after the tragic passings of Bobby Hamilton, Sr. and Benny Parsons, NASCAR lost its most influential figure. Bill France, Jr, son of NASCAR founder Bill France, Sr, passed away on Monday.
France, Jr was 74 years old, and was NASCAR's President and Chairman from 1972 to 2000. From 2001 to 2003, he remained as the Chairman before handing over the day-to-day duties to his son Brian France.
NASCAR is what it is today because of Bill France, Jr.