NASCAR makes major change in front office, including new CEO in unprecedented move: report

It is the end of an era in NASCAR.

The Athletic reported Friday that Jim France is stepping down as NASCAR's CEO, and his replacement will be the first non-France family member to run the ship.

The outlet noted that France, who will remain NASCAR's chairman, will be replaced by NASCAR president Steve O'Donnell.

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France's father founded NASCAR in 1948, and it has grown into the most popular motorsport in the United States.