Bill France, Jr.? He’s not universally well-liked or respected, to put it mildly. He ain’t his daddy, for sure.
And Obamba got the Nobel... immediately and severely cheapens the award, eh?
Anyone who thought NASCAR was ever some democracy and not the “France” domain needs to give me a call about at bridge I can turn em onto at a real bargain.
This 3rd France is obviously some spoiled brat who don’t give a flip what the fans think. You think maybe Price Waterhouse will do some “vote” audit on the FRANCE nascar Hall of Fame?
Anyone who thought NASCAR was ever some democracy and not the “France” domain needs to give me a call about at bridge I can turn em onto at a real bargain.
This 3rd France is obviously some spoiled brat who don’t give a flip what the fans think. You think maybe Price Waterhouse will do some “vote” audit on the FRANCE nascar Hall of Fame?
You are probably thinking of Brian France current not well liked head honcho. Bill France Jr took Nascar to the height of it’s popularity..............
While Bill France Sr. built NASCAR’s foundation from the sands of the Daytona Beach, Fla., road course, his son took it to another level.
France Jr. was a visionary, a man who saw the potential for stock-car racing to gain in prominence and grab a foothold in the national sports landscape. Words like pioneer and legend cropped up surrounding his name over the years. Why? Because he believed the sport could challenge other professional sports in audience and fan base - and proved that he was correct.
He took over management of NASCAR in 1972 and led the sport through what turned out to be arguably the most influential period in its growth. Like his father, he was willing to take the heat for making tough calls. But he made those with the big picture in mind - and turned what had been a largely regional sport into a major national entity.
In some ways, it started when a smart business decision combined with a stroke of luck.
He put the 1979 Daytona 500 on CBS, the first broadcast of a full, live race on a major television network. That race gained additional exposure when a massive snowstorm essentially locked in the East Coast, increasing viewership. Then it was further aided by a fight. Richard Petty won the race, but Cale Yarborough’s fight with the Allison brothers - Bobby and Donnie - became the source of controversy and publicity.
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Many fans thought both France Sr and Jr should have automatically gone in and 5 others voted in - including Pearson. Apparently there was a lot of arguing and politics during the debate and resulting vote.