About Bill France Jr.
William Clifton France, 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 American-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. The 1.119 mi (1.801 km) Calder Park Thunderdome, the first high-banked NASCAR style speedway built outside of North America, was built at a cost of A$54 million and was opened in 1987. A $1 million bonus was awarded to any driver who could win three of four preselected races. Although only an exhibition race, this was also the first NASCAR race held outside of North America. After serving as vice-president for six years, he became the head of NASCAR when his father Bill France Sr. retired on January 10, 1972.
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