A NASCAR bombshell has been dropped on the eve of this weekend's action at Talladega Superspeedway, with a report suggesting Jim France is set to step down from his role as CEO.
As per Jordan Bianchi of The Athletic, NASCAR is set to make that announcement this weekend, with France set to be replaced by current NASCAR president, Steve O'Donnell.
If appointed, O'Donnell will become the first non-France family member to hold the role of NASCAR CEO.
Oval Insider has contacted NASCAR for comment.
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NASCAR CEO history
With Jim France set to resign, O'Donnell will become just the fifth CEO that NASCAR has had in its 78-year history.
NASCAR founder Bill France Sr. held the role as CEO from 1948 through to 1972, after which his son, Bill France Jr., took over.
Bill France Jr. remained CEO until 2003, when he named his son, Brian France, as his successor.
Brian France was then CEO for 15 years until an arrest in 2018, after which his uncle, Jim France, took over.
Jim France has remained in charge ever since, but that is now all set to change, according to the above reports. He will, however, remain as NASCAR chairman.
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