Nomination Process Now Open for 2021 Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award

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Nominations Close March 19, Winner Announced in November

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 22, 2021) – Nominations open today for The NASCAR Foundation’s 11th annual Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award, a recognition that honors the philanthropic ideals and vision of Betty Jane France, The NASCAR Foundation’s late founder, and chairperson.

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Bret Holmes Clinches the ARCA Championship as Heim Cruises to a Win at Kansas

Bret Holmes clinches ARCA championship in the Speediatrics 150 in the ARCA Menards Series at Kansas Speedway on Friday, October 16, 2020.
Bret Holmes, driver of the No. 23 Golden Eagle Syrup Chevrolet celebrates winning the 2020 series championship during the Speediatrics 250 for the ARCA Menards Series at Kansas Speedway on Friday, October 16, 2020. Photo by Barry Cantrell/ARCA Racing

Bret Holmes clinches the ARCA championship in the ARCA Menards Series Speediatrics 150 Kansas Speedway on Friday, October 16, 2020.

The last race of the 2020 ARCA Menards Series season was all about firsts.

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Nomination Period Opens for The NASCAR Foundation’s 2019 Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – On the heels of NASCAR’s most prestigious event, the Daytona 500, The NASCAR Foundation has started the nomination process for one of the sport’s most prestigious off-track honors, the Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award.

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Finalists Announced for The NASCAR Foundation’s 8th Annual Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award

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Online Fan Vote to Run Until Nov. 19

Winner’s Charity to Receive $100,000 Donation from The NASCAR Foundation

Award to be Presented at Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Awards Nov. 29 in Las Vegas

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Oct. 21, 2018) – NASCAR announced the four finalists for The NASCAR Foundation’s eighth annual Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award on Sunday at Kansas Speedway. The award, named in honor of the foundation’s late founder and chairwoman, honors NASCAR fans who are also accomplished volunteers working for children’s causes in their communities throughout the United States.

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NASCAR Diversity Internship Program launches Careers in Motorsports

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2018 NASCAR Diversity Internship Program Class Photo – John K. Harrelson

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Brandon Thompson fully concedes that other than knowing who seven-time NASCAR champion Dale Earnhardt was or the racing successes of his fellow Tennesseans Sterling Marlin and Bobby Hamilton, he had not followed the sport of NASCAR early in his life. Continue reading