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|birth_name = Brian Zachary France |
|birth_name = Brian Zachary France |
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|known_for = [[Chief executive officer|CEO]] and [[Chair (official)|Chairman]] of NASCAR (2003–present) |
|known_for = [[Chief executive officer|CEO]] and [[Chair (official)|Chairman]] of NASCAR (2003–present) |
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|birth_place = [[Daytona Beach, Florida]] |
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|nationality = [[United States]] |
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|spouse = Amy France |
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'''Brian France''' is the American [[Chief executive officer|CEO]] and [[Chair (official)|Chairman]] of [[NASCAR]], taking over the position from his father, [[Bill France, Jr.]], in 2003.<ref>{{cite web|author=Mark Spoor, Turner Sports Interactive |url=http://www.nascar.com/2003/news/headlines/official/09/13/new_chairman/ |title=Brian France named NASCAR chairman, CEO - September 13, 2003 |publisher=NASCAR.com |date=2003-09-13 |accessdate=2012-12-13}}</ref> He was recognized by ''Time Magazine'' as one of the "100 Most Influential of the Century" in 2006.<ref name=ti>{{cite web|url=http://content.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,1975813_1976769_1977365,00.html|work=Time|date=2006-05-08|author=Darrell Waltrip|title=Brian France}}</ref> He was named one of the five most powerful sports executives by ''[[The Sporting News]]'' in 2005.<ref name=fb>{{cite journal|url=http://www.familybusinessinstitute.com/images/fbi/resources/taking_stock_of_nascar.pdf|title=Taking Stock of NASCAR|author=Thomas Durso|journal=Family Business|date=Spring 2008|pages=50–53}}</ref> |
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Brian France's grandfather [[Bill France, Sr.]] founded NASCAR in 1948. Since NASCAR is still privately owned, managed and operated within the France family, racing has made the |
Brian France's grandfather [[Bill France, Sr.]] founded NASCAR in 1948. Since NASCAR is still privately owned, managed and operated within the France family, racing has made the [[France family]] billionaires.<ref name=fb/> |
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France studied at the [[University of Central Florida]] but did not earn a degree.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.newyorker.com/archive/2003/08/18/030818fa_fact2|work=The New Yorker|title=NASCAR's new track|author=Kevin Conley|date=2003-08-18}}</ref> He managed several short tracks, including [[Tucson Raceway Park]] in [[Arizona]] in the earlier years of his career.<ref>{{cite book|isbn=9781600377853|title=Beyond the Box Score|author=Rick Horrow, Karla Swatek|year=2010|publisher=Morgan James Publishing}}</ref> Prior to becoming Chairman and CEO, he had previously managed NASCAR's marketing department and touring divisions and was the creator of the [[Craftsman Truck Series]]. After assuming control of NASCAR in 2003, France negotiated a title sponsorship from [[Sprint Nextel]].<ref name=fb/> France also owns Brand Sense Partners, a [[Los Angeles]]-based licensing company and owns the licensing rights of Britney Spears, among others.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.forbes.com/2009/02/09/nascar-france-advertising-business-sportsmoney_0209_nascar.html|work=Forbes|date=2009-02-09|title=NASCAR's trouble at the track|author=Jack Gage}}</ref> |
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He has been praised for his green and environmentally conscious efforts and practices he has introduced and implemented at NASCAR. France, in conjunction with Growth Energy, led the way to introducing a cleaner burning, 15 percent ethanol blend fuel to the sport beginning in 2011. This hailed the way for NASCAR's long term commitment to "going green". July 2012, he was recognized in London at the prestigious Beyond Sports Summit for his efforts, hence the sport's efforts, in environmentally sound practices. |
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Through the recent, uneasy economic climate, France has demonstrated astounding leadership in effectively navigating the sport with climbing attendance rates and high television ratings. November 2012, France displayed his power to sustain NASCAR's media property, yet again, when Fox paid $2.4 billion, a 33 percent increase, to lock up rights to the first 13 races of the season through 2022. July 23, 2013, it was announced he secured the most lucrative TV deal in racing history, selling the TV rights over a ten year span for $4.4 billion to NBC. This landmark deal is an estimated 50% increase over the prior TV rights deal that NASCAR had with ESPN that will expire in 2014. |
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France also owns Brand Sense Partners, a [[Los Angeles]]-based licensing company and owns the licensing rights of Britney Spears, [[Halle Berry]], [[Sheryl Crow]], [[Jenny McCarthy]], the [[Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company]] and a variety of other companies. Additionally, France also owns the retail companies Shabby Chic and Dwell Studios. Prior to becoming Chairman and CEO, he had previously managed NASCAR's marketing department and touring divisions and was the creator of the [[Craftsman Truck Series]]. France graduated from the [[University of Central Florida]]. |
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==Early life== |
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France was born in [[Daytona Beach, Florida]], United States, and essentially grew up on the track. As a young child, he spent much of his time accompanying both his grandfather and father to work. At age 18, he officially entered the family business. His father, Bill France, Jr., was notoriously known for being extremely tough on his son, often resulting in clashing viewpoints on how to manage the family business. His father, in his later years prior to his death in 2007, was able to accredit his son for his achievements and talents. France has lived in various states throughout his earlier career while managing racetracks and the opening of the additional NASCAR offices in Los Angeles and New York City. |
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==Career== |
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*France is regarded as the man who changed the sport into a global business. He negotiated a $750 million title sponsorship from [[Sprint Nextel]], a $4.5 billion television contract with [[FOX]], [[FX (TV channel)|FX]], [[TNT (TV channel)|TNT]], [[ESPN]] and [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]]; essentially consolidating TV rights - which had never been done in the sport's history. |
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*Named by [[Time Magazine]] as One of the Century's Most Influential in "TIME 100" in 2006 and one of the Best Sports Executives in 2007. |
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*France negotiated the [[Sirius Satellite Radio]] five-year, $108 million deal to become the official satellite radio partner of NASCAR beginning in 2007 |
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*Named one of the five most powerful sports executives by [[The Sporting News]], The Sports Business Journal and Sports Illustrated in 2005 and multiple years |
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*Owns all licensing rights and royalties to [[Britney Spears]] fragrances. |
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*Negotiated [[NASCAR on television and radio|new television deals]] with several networks in 1999, 2005 and 2013. |
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*France developed a diversity program, the [[Drive for Diversity]], and the related marketing department that generates more than $2.2 billion in annual sales. |
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*Founder of the [[Craftsman Truck Series]] in 1995 |
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*Managed several short tracks, including [[Tucson Raceway Park]] in [[Arizona]] in the earlier years of his career. |
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==Personal== |
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*Married to his wife, Amy, they reside in New York City. Together, they formed and operate the Luke and Meadow France Foundation, a children's focused foundation, named after their twins that were born in November 2010. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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1. Mark Spoor, Turner Sports Interactive (2003-09-13). "Brian France named NASCAR chairman, CEO - September 13, 2003". NASCAR.com. Retrieved 2012-12-13. |
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2. Darrell Waltrip (2006-05-08). "Brian France". Time. |
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3. Thomas Durso (Spring 2008). "Taking Stock of NASCAR". Family Business: 50–53. |
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4. Kevin Conley (2003-08-18). "NASCAR's new track". The New Yorker. |
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5. Rick Horrow, Karla Swatek (2010). Beyond the Box Score. Morgan James Publishing. ISBN 9781600377853. |
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6. Jack Gage (2009-02-09). "NASCAR's trouble at the track". Forbes. |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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*[http://www.hofmag.com/content/view/615/30/ Hofmag.com] |
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Time.com |
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Hofmag.com |
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Revision as of 03:00, 21 February 2014
Brian France | |
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Born | Brian Zachary France |
Known for | CEO and Chairman of NASCAR (2003–present) |
Brian France is the American CEO and Chairman of NASCAR, taking over the position from his father, Bill France, Jr., in 2003.[1] He was recognized by Time Magazine as one of the "100 Most Influential of the Century" in 2006.[2] He was named one of the five most powerful sports executives by The Sporting News in 2005.[3]
Brian France's grandfather Bill France, Sr. founded NASCAR in 1948. Since NASCAR is still privately owned, managed and operated within the France family, racing has made the France family billionaires.[3]
France studied at the University of Central Florida but did not earn a degree.[4] He managed several short tracks, including Tucson Raceway Park in Arizona in the earlier years of his career.[5] Prior to becoming Chairman and CEO, he had previously managed NASCAR's marketing department and touring divisions and was the creator of the Craftsman Truck Series. After assuming control of NASCAR in 2003, France negotiated a title sponsorship from Sprint Nextel.[3] France also owns Brand Sense Partners, a Los Angeles-based licensing company and owns the licensing rights of Britney Spears, among others.[6]
References
- ^ Mark Spoor, Turner Sports Interactive (2003-09-13). "Brian France named NASCAR chairman, CEO - September 13, 2003". NASCAR.com. Retrieved 2012-12-13.
- ^ Darrell Waltrip (2006-05-08). "Brian France". Time.
- ^ a b c Thomas Durso (Spring 2008). "Taking Stock of NASCAR" (PDF). Family Business: 50–53.
- ^ Kevin Conley (2003-08-18). "NASCAR's new track". The New Yorker.
- ^ Rick Horrow, Karla Swatek (2010). Beyond the Box Score. Morgan James Publishing. ISBN 9781600377853.
- ^ Jack Gage (2009-02-09). "NASCAR's trouble at the track". Forbes.