Legendary NASCAR team owner Jack Roush has won a prestigious NASCAR award for the second time.
NASCAR announced this week that it had awarded the RFK Racing co-owner the Bill France Award of Excellence, which made him the first person to receive the honor more than once, having also been awarded it back in 2001.
The Bill France Award of Excellence was first awarded in 1953, and NASCAR claims that it is the most prestigious honor that they hand out.
The award is designed to reward individuals 'who have made significant, lasting positive contributions to the sport', with past winners including Joe Gibbs, Jimmie Johnson and Dale Earnhardt Jr.
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Jim France on Roush legacy
Roush is currently a co-owner at RFK Racing, but was the founder of Roush Racing, which began its NASCAR operations in 1988.
Since then, the team has established themself as a NASCAR mainstay and enjoyed great success, winning a total of eight championships across the three national series. (Cup, O'Reilly, Truck).
Not only that, but the team has had some great drivers on their books over the years, including Greg Biffle, Mark Martin, Matt Kenseth, Kurt Busch, Carl Edwards, and more.
“For decades, Jack Roush has helped move NASCAR forward while staying true to what makes the sport special,” said NASCAR Chairman and CEO Jim France.
“He has built championship-caliber teams and developed generations of drivers and leaders.
"Jack’s legacy extends far beyond victories, leaving a mark throughout the sport and reflecting the enduring impact this award was created to honor.”
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