NASCAR Loses Bill France Jr.
NASCAR is mourning the loss of Bill France Jr., the man most responsible for turning stock car racing from a fringe motorsports player into one of America’s pastimes.
Known for his strong will and enterprising spirit, France, 74, had been battling cancer since 1999. The outspoken vice chairman had been in remission for some time, but the cancer had reportedly taken its toll.
According to two-time NASCAR champion Tony Stewart "There's not enough words to describe what he's meant to this sport and what he's done for it… "I guarantee it's the biggest loss in racing since Dale Earnhardt, and it's probably bigger."
France leaves behind a wife, two children, a brother, and three grand children.
(Click through on both links to learn more about France's many contributions to the sport)
+ Boston Globe: William C. France, at 74; fiery architect of rapid development of NASCAR
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Johnny Rocket
NASCAR has lost its prime figure. I'm not sure if what France's project turned into is such a great things. I'm expecting the Tampax 500 (courtesy of Larry the Cably Guy) to be the next silly NASCAR event.
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