NASCAR boss: France family ‘dedicated’ to sport

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The president of NASCAR told employees Tuesday the France family that owns a majority stake in the nation’s top auto racing series “remains dedicated to the long term growth of our sport” following a report of a possible sale.

President Brent Dewar sent a memo to staff one day after a media report said the France family was exploring a potential sale of its NASCAR holdings. The Associated Press received a copy of the memo from a person who shared it on condition of anonymity due to the sensitive nature of the topic.

Dewar wrote in the memo that NASCAR does not comment on “industry rumors” but did not specifically address a possible deal by the France family.