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France Family Fuels NASCAR Legacy and Daytona Community

2/11/2026

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The France family, founders of NASCAR, have long ties to Daytona Beach since the 1930s.
Bill France Sr. established NASCAR in 1940.
Daytona International Speedway, built in 1957, anchors the city and hosts the Daytona 500.
The France family developed One Daytona, a mixed-use center that enhances local commerce.
Lesa France Kennedy emphasizes community support through the Art of Speed, which raised over $50,000 for the NASCAR Foundation.

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The France family, founders of NASCAR, have long ties to Daytona Beach since the 1930s.
Bill France Sr. established NASCAR in 1940.
Daytona International Speedway, built in 1957, anchors the city and hosts the Daytona 500.
The France family developed One Daytona, a mixed-use center that enhances local commerce.
Lesa France Kennedy emphasizes community support through the Art of Speed, which raised over $50,000 for the NASCAR Foundation.