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The France family is known as the "first family" of NASCAR racing.[1] NASCAR was founded by Bill France, Sr. in 1948 and to this day France family members own and operate NASCAR. Jim France, one of the sons of the founder, is the current chairman and CEO after Brian France's arrest on August 6, 2018 and subsequent leave from the position. The France family also controls International Speedway Corporation and International Motor Sports Association.
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Notable family members
- Bill France Sr. (1909–1992) – co-founder, CEO and chairman of NASCAR
- Bill France Jr. (1933–2007) – CEO of NASCAR; chairman of ISC
- Jim France (1944–) – CEO and chairman of NASCAR, executive vice president of NASCAR; CEO and chairman of ISC
- Lesa Kennedy (1961–) – executive vice president of NASCAR; President and CEO of ISC
- Brian France (1962–) – former CEO and chairman of NASCAR
- Ben Kennedy (1991–) – race car driver, general manager of the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series
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