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Bill France

American racecar driver (1909–1992)

  • Fame49.1
  • Momentum0.0
  • Wikipedia3.5K
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Lived 1909–1992, aged 83United States
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  • Wikipedia
    12 languages
    Cross-language footprint
  • Era
    1909–1992
    Aged 83
  • Awards
    1
    recognised work
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Updated 2026-08-20

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 American-based stock car racing.

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  • Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
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49.1
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Historical10.6
Source confidence60.0
Completeness70.0
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