NASCAR renames championship trophy after France family
Feb 13, 2020 · NASCAR has renamed the trophy for its annual champion to be the Bill France Cup. The renaming is a tribute to Bill France Sr, who founded NASCAR in 1947, as well as his son, Bill France Jr., who elevated the sport to national prominence as …
Talkin' Trophies: The Bill France Cup - NASCAR
Nov 2, 2023 · Take a look at the evolution of NASCAR's Cup Series championship trophy including the Bill France Cup, the most current version of NASCAR's top trophy.
NASCAR renames Cup championship trophy the Bill France Cup
Feb 13, 2020 · Starting this year, the winner of the Cup Series championship will be awarded the Bill France Cup, NASCAR announced Thursday. The renamed trophy honors Bill France Sr., who founded NASCAR in 1947, as well as his son, Bill France Jr., who was the sanctioning body’s chief executive from 1972 to 2003.
Bill France Jr. - Wikipedia
William Clifton France (April 4, 1933 – June 4, 2007), 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 US-based stock car racing.
NASCAR renames championship trophy the Bill France Cup
Feb 13, 2020 · -- The trophy awarded to NASCAR's premier series champion will be called the Bill France Cup beginning this season. The renaming is a tribute to Bill France Sr, who founded NASCAR in...
NASCAR Bill France Cup: The Truth Behind the Name Change You …
Nov 18, 2024 · NASCAR’s decision to rename its championship trophy to the Bill France Cup marks a notable tribute to the organization’s founder and his enduring impact on the sport. This change, enacted in 2020, aligns the trophy with the legacy of Bill France, known as “Big Bill,” who established NASCAR in 1947.
Bill France Jr. - Bill France Jr. - ESPN
Bill France Jr. took the reins of NASCAR from his father in 1972 and ruled the sport with a firm hand as the job grew ever more complicated.
A detailed image of the Bill France NASCAR Cup Series …
A detailed image of the Bill France NASCAR Cup Series Championship trophy prior to the NASCAR Awards and Champion Celebration at Charlotte Convention Center on November 22, 2024 in Charlotte, North... Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty Images
NASCAR renames championship trophy after France family
The renaming is a tribute to Bill France Sr, who founded NASCAR in 1947, as well as his son, Bill France Jr., who elevated the sport to national prominence as chairman from 1972 to 2003.
NASCAR renames championship trophy after France family
Feb 13, 2020 · DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The trophy awarded to NASCAR's champion will be called the Bill France Cup beginning this season. The renaming is a tribute to Bill France Sr, who founded...