James 'Jim' Carl France is an American businessman, the billionaire Chairman and CEO of NASCAR, Inc., and the former CEO of International Speedway Corporation (ISC). His wealth is generational, tied to the France family empire, founded by his father, William 'Bill' H. G. France Sr., who co-founded NASCAR and the Daytona International Speedway.

France was born in Daytona Beach, Florida, in 1944. His career began with hands-on work in the family business, starting at ISC in 1959 at age 14, where he performed early jobs like parking spectator cars and selling tickets at the gates. He holds a business degree from Florida Southern College (1968).

• NASCAR, Inc. (Chairman & CEO): The core private asset, the dominant governing body and commercial entity for American stock car racing.
• International Speedway Corporation (ISC) (Former CEO): The company that owned and operated most NASCAR race tracks (merged with NASCAR in 2019).
• Family Heritage: His father, Bill France Sr., founded NASCAR and the Daytona International Speedway.
• Motorsports Focus: He founded the Grand American Road Racing Association and owns the Action Express Racing team.

Jim France ascended through the ranks of ISC, becoming CEO in 2003. His structural contribution is tied to his role in unifying the NASCAR empire: he and his brother, Bill France Jr., inherited control of NASCAR and ISC upon their father's death in 1992. His major executive move came in August 2018 when he assumed the role of CEO and Chairman of NASCAR, following the arrest and official leave of absence of his nephew, Brian France.

His leadership has focused on consolidation and strategic direction of the sport. He is an owner of the IMSA team Action Express Racing and was awarded the Road Racing Drivers Club's Phil Hill Award for his efforts to rejuvenate the Daytona Road Race. The sale of ISC to NASCAR in 2019 simplified the family's assets. His wealth is secured by the family's control over the colossal, multi-billion dollar American motorsports industry.

James France's social impact is structural, stemming from the France family's role as the foundational force in American motorsports, providing thousands of stable jobs and a major national entertainment spectacle. His creation of the Grand American Road Racing Association contributed to the development of road racing in North America.

His personal philanthropy supports various community and educational initiatives. His career is a testament to the profitability of generational sports management and strategic consolidation in the high-stakes entertainment industry.

James France maintains the professional, composed style of a sports executive. His attire is consistently formal and high-quality, favoring tailored suits, often paired with the branding of his motorsports entities. His aesthetic reflects stability and immense corporate authority.

Residing in Daytona Beach, Florida, his luxury is the immense security and financial reward derived from his multi-billion dollar fortune. His life is dedicated to motorsports governance, strategic investment, and the long-term stewardship of the NASCAR empire.