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Betty Jane France Wins Myers Brothers Award
- Updated: December 1, 2016
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LAS VEGAS – In recognition of her leadership and accomplishments as founder and chairwoman emeritus of The NASCAR Foundation, the late Betty Jane France has been named the recipient of the 2016 Myers Brothers Award.
The prestigious honor recognizes those who have made outstanding contributions to stock-car racing and is voted upon by the National Motorsports Press Association.
France, who passed away in August of this year, is the mother of NASCAR Chairman and CEO Brian France and International Speedway Corporation CEO Lesa France Kennedy.
A philanthropist in support of children’s health causes, France started The NASCAR Foundation in 2006. Through her leadership and passion, more than $25 million has been raised to improve the lives of a million children across the country.
In 2011, the Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award Presented by Nationwide was created in her honor. Each year, it’s given to a person who exhibits the unwavering commitment to …
