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Brian France
Brian France
Born	August 2, 1962;
Nationality	United States
Alma mater	University of Central Florida
Known for	Current CEO and chairman of NASCAR (2003-present)

Brian France (born August 2, 1962) is the CEO and chairman of NASCAR, taking over the position from his father, Bill France, Jr., in 2003 [1]. He had previously managed NASCAR's marketing department and touring divisions and was involved in the creation of the Craftsman Truck Series.

France is also the head of Brandsense, a marketing company whose clients include Tony Stewart, the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, and Britney Spears. France graduated from the University of Central Florida.^[1]

[edit] Career highlights

Named by Time Magazine as One of the Century's Most Influential in "TIME 100"
Owns all licensing rights and royalties to Britney Spears fragrances.
Named one of the five most powerful sports executives by The Sporting News in 2005
Oversaw the beginning of the Chase for the NEXTEL Cup in 2004
Negotiated new television deals with several networks in 1999 and 2005
Manager of NASCAR's Los Angeles office, becoming a liaison between NASCAR and the entertainment industry
Co-founder of the Craftsman Truck Series in 1995
Managed several short tracks, including Tucson Raceway Park in Arizona

[edit] Personal

Divorced his wife, Amy, in April of 2008. France sued his ex-wife in December that year.

[edit] References

^ "Brian France: NASCAR's Chip Off The Old (engine) Block". The Hall Of Fame Network. http://www.hofmag.com/content/view/615/60/. Retrieved 2009-08-31.

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[0] "Brian France: NASCAR's Chip Off The Old (engine) Block". The Hall Of Fame Network. http://www.hofmag.com/content/view/615/60/. Retrieved 2009-08-31.

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