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4 unusual facts about Brian France


2013 Federated Auto Parts 400

NASCAR CEO Brian France announced that Gordon would be added to the Chase field, expanding the field to 13 drivers.

2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series

At the same time, Chairman Brian France announced that Gordon was added to the Chase as part of an "unprecedented" step of expanding the Chase to 13 cars.

At first, Brian France wanted to shorten waiting times by 80 percent, but he expects it to improve by 60 percent, stating, "We won't be at 80 percent, but we're going to be dramatically better with a whole new system on how to dry the track as much as 60 percent (faster) and we will get to the 80 percent goal."

Bobby Norfleet

NASCAR Vice President Brian France called a number of companies who were interested in sponsoring a NASCAR team, and even flew in some company executives.



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