Bill France Sr.

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Person
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:NASCAR
Auto racing
Stock car racing
Daytona 500
gptkbp:awards NASCAR_Hall_of_Fame_Inductee
gptkbp:birthDate 1909-09-26
gptkbp:children gptkb:Jim_France
gptkb:Bill_France_Jr.
gptkbp:contribution Standardized stock car racing rules
Promoted safety in racing
Advocated for driver safety regulations
Advocated for fair competition in racing
Created a legacy of racing excellence
Encouraged diversity in racing
Encouraged fan engagement in racing
Encouraged the growth of local racing events
Encouraged the growth of racing communities
Encouraged the use of technology in racing
Established the Grand National Series
Expanded racing to a national level
Fostered a culture of competition in racing
Helped establish racing as a family sport
Helped establish racing as a mainstream sport
Influenced the development of racing technology
Organized the first Daytona 500
Pioneered the use of sponsorship in racing
Promoted the first NASCAR race
Promoted the importance of driver training
Promoted the importance of racing history
Promoted the importance of sponsorships
Promoted the importance of teamwork in racing
Supported the development of racing leagues
Supported the development of racing tracks
Helped_establish_the_International_Motorsports_Hall_of_Fame
Influenced_the_global_perception_of_American_racing
Created_the_NASCAR_rulebook
Created_the_NASCAR_sanctioning_body
Developed_the_NASCAR_points_system
Established_the_NASCAR_Cup_Series
Helped_establish_the_NASCAR_brand_identity
Helped_grow_the_NASCAR_brand
Influenced_the_future_of_motorsports_in_America
gptkbp:deathDate 1992-06-07
gptkbp:established gptkb:Daytona_International_Speedway
gptkbp:founded gptkb:NASCAR
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Bill France Sr.
gptkbp:inception gptkb:Daytona_Beach,_Florida
1948
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:Jim_France
gptkb:Bill_France_Jr.
Stock car racing
American_motorsports
gptkbp:knownFor gptkb:Founding_NASCAR
Promoting auto racing
gptkbp:legacy NASCAR's_growth_and_popularity
gptkbp:nationality American
gptkbp:occupation Businessman
gptkbp:placeOfBirth gptkb:Washington,_D.C.
gptkbp:placeOfDeath gptkb:Daytona_Beach,_Florida
gptkbp:spouse Anne_France