William Henry Getty France was an American businessman and racing driver. He was also known as Bill France Sr. or Big Bill. He is best known for founding and managing NASCAR, a sanctioning body of US-based stock car racing. Wikipedia
Born: September 26, 1909, Washington, D.C.
Died: June 7, 1992 (age 82 years), Ormond Beach, FL
Children: Bill France, Jr. and Jim France
Grandchildren: Brian France, Lesa France Kennedy, and J. C. France
Great grandchildren: Ben Kennedy, Luke France, Will France, and more
Organization: NASCAR
Spouse: Anne Bledsoe