Bill France Jr. was the former head of NASCAR. He passed away on June 4, 2007.
Fast Facts:
- Head of NASCAR from 1972 to 2000
- Inducted into the International Motorsports Hall of Fame in 2004
- Automotive Hall of Fame in 2006
Bill France Jr. Timeline
April 4, 1933: Born
1972: Becomes head of NASCAR
1999: Is diagnosed with cancer
2000: Retires as head of NASCAR
2006: Automotive Hall of Fame
June 4, 2007: Dies of Cancer
