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France Meets the Media
- Updated: November 20, 2016
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HOMESTEAD, Fla. – NASCAR chairman and CEO Brian France met the media Sunday at Homestead-Miami Speedway and addressed numerous topics around the sport. France conducted the session prior to Sunday’s running of the season finale Ford EcoBoost 400: On Daniel Suarez Winning the XFINITY Series Championship
“Obviously, we’re very proud of Daniel Suarez last night in an unbelievable run and winning the championship. Historic for the sport in many ways. I got some nice calls from people south of the border last night that are very proud of him, and we’re very proud of him. “We’re very proud that it validates our diversity plan in a significant way. All kinds of conversations on what we’ve said through the years is these things take time to find the kind of talent that can actually compete at a high level on the biggest stages, and he’s done that. “So we’re very proud of him. I would tell you, without the Drive for Diversity program, with certainty, Daniel Suarez is not in NASCAR. We’re very pleased with that program.” Regarding the Search for a New Cup Series Title Sponsor
“It’s taken a little longer than I thought, but it’s also a big agreement and an important agreement. It’s not just dollars and cents, but it’s a fit for us. We …