Bill France Sr.
- January 10, 2024
- Race Car Driver
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Bill France Sr. |
| Occupation | Race Car Driver |
| Date Of Birth | Sep 26, 1909(1909-09-26) |
| Age | 115 |
| Date Of Death | 1992-06-07 |
| Birthplace | Washington, D.C. |
| Country | United States |
| Horoscope | Virgo |
Bill France Sr. Biography
| Name | Bill France Sr. |
| Birthday | Sep 26 |
| Birth Year | 1909 |
| Place Of Birth | Washington, D.C. |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Virgo |
| Children(s) | Bill France, Jr., Jim France |
Bill France Sr. is one of the most popular and richest Race Car Driver who was born on September 26, 1909 in Washington, D.C., United States. A late driver of race cars who is known for being among the pioneers of NASCAR. He is a part of a variety of Halls of Fame, including the NASCAR and the International Motorsports Hall of Fame.
He as well as He and Richard Petty are both members of the NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2010. are both part of the NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2010.
The son, Bill France, Jr. was director of NASCAR from 1972 until 2000.
Bill France Sr. Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Race Car Driver |
| House | Living in own house. |
Bill France Sr. is one of the richest Race Car Driver from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Bill France Sr. 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He took part in the first stock car race on Daytona Beach Road Course. Daytona Beach Road Course on March 8th, 1936, coming in fifth place.
He was an experienced race car driver on his own prior to the creation of NASCAR and was named NASCAR’s National Stock Car Champion in 1940.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is Bill France Sr. Dating?
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Facts & Trivia
Bill Ranked on the list of most popular Race Car Driver. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Bill France Sr. celebrates birthday on September 26 of every year.
Why did Bill France Sr found NASCAR?
The Grand Idea After taking time off to work in the Daytona Boat Works during World War II, Bill France returned to motor sports, promoting races on the Daytona Beach/Road course. He soon found himself becoming frustrated with unscrupulous race promoters who would promise big paydays, then take off with the money.
Where is Bill France Sr from?
Washington, D.C.
What happened to Bill France Jr?
France Jr. continued as chairman of the board of ISC, until his death. His daughter Lesa France Kennedy is ISC’s president. France died of lung cancer in Daytona Beach, Florida, on June 4, 2007 at about 1:00 pm.
How old is Bill France Jr?
74 years (1933–2007)
What's the oldest NASCAR track?
Opening in 1950, Darlington Raceway is one of NASCAR’s oldest tracks, and the oldest superspeedway on the circuit. Built on farmland, the idea for Darlington was a track and event that could rival the Indy 500, but in the south. The track features a unique design, with turns one and two that are wide and sweeping.