Via jog from Stainless Banner's comment on Former Congressman and Dukes of Hazzard Star Ben Jones Blasts Nascar Decision
I don't follow NASCAR, but upon further research, it appears that his son, Brian, is the Anti-Confederate culprit. See below. I guess he didn't 'brung his chile' up rite.'
"Bill France was proud of his southern heritage and the heroism that is symbolized by the Confederate battle flag --- but the wrists have grown limp and the blood runs thin."
NASCAR's Principles | December 9, 2005
THE BLOOD RUNS THIN AMONG THE DESCENDANTS OF BILL FRANCE
In 1975, dissatisfied with the Presidency of Gerald Ford, several of us joined together in an effort to launch, if not a new political party at least an independent Presidential candidacy.
Our group, which included Richard Viguerie, Paul Weyrich, Kevin Phillips, Pat Buchanan, Bob Walker, Charlie Snider, Bill Rusher, and Kenneth Rast, met privately at various times with former California Governor Ronald Reagan, former Texas Governor John Connally, and former Alabama Governor George Wallace.
In connection with the approach to Wallace, we were hosted by Wallace's close friend, Bill France, who founded the racetracks at Daytona Beach, Florida, Talladega, Alabama, and elsewhere.
On one particularly memorable day, several of us enjoyed Bill France's hospitality at the Talladega track, where Mr. France evidenced great sympathy for our purposes.
It was, therefore, sad to discover the extent to which Bill France's progeny have departed from the elder France's Constitutional principles.
According to Frank Gillispie at charter.net, "Brian France, boss of NASCAR, continues his efforts to turn his back on the people who drove his organization into a billion dollar business. He told correspondent Lesley Stahl on 60 Minutes, It's not a flag that I look at with anything favorable. Thats for sure, France added that he cannot tell people what flags to fly that he does not encourage the battle flag.
"In fact, Confederate emblems are already forbidden from display anywhere NASCAR has control.
"Any area that NASCAR controls at the racetrack, you will never see the Confederate flag, said NASCAR diversity director Tish Sheets in a recent interview. It is not allowed on race cars, driver uniforms, in the garage area or any NASCAR-licensed product.
"That was made clear several years ago when the Sons of Confederate Veterans budgeted funds to sponsor a car. NASCAR refused to allow the sponsorship even though several teams were struggling to stay in existence."
Bill France was proud of his southern heritage and the heroism that is symbolized. 
NamSouth
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