Bill France Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Born | William Clifton France April 4, 1933 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Died | June 4, 2007 (aged 74) Daytona Beach, Florida, U.S. |
| Resting place | Daytona Memorial Park |
| Alma mater | University of Florida |
| Known for | Served as Head of NASCAR from 1972 to 2000 |
| Spouse | Betty Jane |
| Children | Brian France Lesa Kennedy |
| Parent(s) | Bill France Sr. Anne Bledsoe |
| Relatives | Jim France (brother) |
William Clifton France (April 4, 1933 – June 4, 2007), better known as Bill France Jr. or Little Billy, was an American motorsports executive who served from 1972 to 2000 as the chief executive officer (CEO) of NASCAR, the sanctioning body of the US-based stock car racing. He succeeded his father, NASCAR founder Bill France Sr. as its CEO. His son, Brian France, was the CEO from 2003 to 2018.