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Jim France, son of NASCAR founder Big Bill France and brother of Bill France Jr.,  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 family. Joining International Speedway Corp. in 1959, Jim France worked in all phases of operations in his early years with the company.

He was elected to the ISC board in 1970 and has served as the company’s secretary, assistant treasurer, vice president, chief operating officer, executive vice president, president and, now, chairman. France founded GRAND-AM Road Racing and in 2012, he was the driving force behind the merger of GRAND-AM and the American Le Mans Series. France also led the DAYTONA Rising project, a $400 million renovation that made Daytona International Speedway the world’s first motorsports stadium. The project officially broke ground in July of 2013.