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The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is a family-owned and -operated business venture that sanctions and governs multiple auto racing sports events. It was founded by Bill France Sr. in 1947–48. As of 2009, the CEO for the company is Brian France, grandson of the late Bill France Sr...

Timeline of Events

1947

12.14.1947

The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is founded in Daytona Beach, Florida.

1948

2.21.1948

NASCAR is incorporated.

1950

9.4.1950

Darlington Raceway is the site of the inaugural Southern 500, the first 500-mile NASCAR race.

1987

5.3.1987

A crash by Bobby Allison at the Talladega Superspeedway, Alabama fencing at the start-finish line would lead NASCAR to develop restrictor plate racing the following season both at Daytona International Speedway and Talladega.