William H.G. France Sr.

Personal Data

• September 26, 1909- June 7, 1992
• Family-  Betty Jane France, wife of Bill France Jr.
• Brother of Bill France Jr., Brian France

Early Life

• Went to high school.
• Worked at gas station and car dealership.
• Moved from Washington D.C. to Daytona.
• First job was bank clerk.

Early Influences

• Said that driving on the sand in Daytona gave him an advantage.
• Entered a 1936 race in a 35' Ford.
• Working at car dealeship got him into cars and gave him expierence.

Major Accomplishments

• Organized NASCAR
• Became head of NASCAR
• Went to International Motorsports Hall of Fame.
• First Inductee in NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2010
• Founded International Speedway Corrportation 

Significant Contribution

Current Contemporaries

• Son, Bill Jr. helped maintain NASCAR.
• Sherman Ramsey, William Sr. bought land from him.
• Curtis Turner (competor of Big Bill, banned) 

In conclusion, William France Sr. was very successful because NASCAR is and has always been an important sport, because people all around the world enjoy the constant action!

Questions?

Refrences

• www.findagrave.com
• www.experiencenascar.com
• www.sportinglife360.com
• www.legendsofnascar.com

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