Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Jim France will be stepping down from his role as NASCAR CEO and will be replaced by Steve O’Donnell. O’Donnell becomes the first non-France family member to run the sport. Jim France is still Chairman and remains the majority owner of the company. Ben Kennedy also will be promoted to the COO position. Massive nascar news right before Talladega.

Full Bianchi article: nytimes.com/athletic/7226083/2026/04/24/nascar-ceo-jim-france-steve-odonnell-change

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