James Carl France (born October 24, 1944) is an American motorsports executive. He is the chief executive officer (CEO), the chairman, and executive vice president of NASCAR, the former chief executive officer (CEO) of International Speedway Corporation (ISC) and the owner of the IMSA team Action Express Racing.

Jul 18, 2024 · Jim France’s death is a profound loss for NASCAR and the wider motorsports world. His legacy as a leader, innovator, and advocate for the sport will be remembered by all who knew him and were impacted by his work.

As of January 10, 2025, there are no verified reports indicating that Jim France, CEO and Chairman of NASCAR, has announced his retirement. Jim France, born on October 24, 1944, in Daytona Beach, Florida, has been a pivotal figure in NASCAR, serving as CEO and Chairman since August 2018.

Jim France grew up in the early years of stock car racing, living and learning every detail of the sport from his own experiences and from his father, NASCAR Hall of Famer William H.G. “Big Bill” France (2010), the founder and first president of NASCAR; and brother, NASCAR Hall of Famer William C. “Bill Jr.” France (2010), NASCAR’s ...

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.

Aug 6, 2018 · NASCAR announced on Monday afternoon that Jim France would serve as interim NASCAR Chairman & CEO as Brian France has taken a leave of absence.

James Carl France (born October 24, 1944) is an American motorsports executive. He is the chief executive officer (CEO), the chairman, and executive vice president of NASCAR, the former chief executive officer (CEO) of International Speedway Corporation (ISC) and the owner of the IMSA team Action Express Racing.

Jun 5, 2022 · Jim France has visited France several times for the 24 Hours of Le Mans. This time he'll come home with quite an honor.

France founded the Grand American Road Racing Series in 1999, ultimately merging with Panoz’s ALMS to form the current, thriving IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. Most recently France led taking publicly traded ISC private, adding …

Feb 11, 2019 · Jim France sat and listened as NASCAR staffers reviewed key initiatives that were supposed to help reverse the sport’s sagging fortunes. He didn’t like what he was hearing.