Local Florida television is reporting that JC France, a Grand-Am series driver and grandson of Bill France, was arrested for drunk driving and drug charges on Wednesday evening.
NASCAR issued a statement that JC France,43, would not receive special or preferential and suspended his license.
The statement reads “JC France was arrested last night in Daytona Beach, Fl, for driving under the influence. He was also charged for possession of cocaine. JC is a driver in Grand American Road Racing series. Grand Am has issued a penalty notice and suspended JC indefinitely from all competition for actions detrimental to racing. The penalty is not appealable. JC is being treated like any other competitor. His suspension is immediate and indefinite.”
According to police reports France was racing a Lamborghini over a bridge in the Daytona, Florida area.
NASCAR issued a statement that JC France,43, would not receive special or preferential and suspended his license.
The statement reads “JC France was arrested last night in Daytona Beach, Fl, for driving under the influence. He was also charged for possession of cocaine. JC is a driver in Grand American Road Racing series. Grand Am has issued a penalty notice and suspended JC indefinitely from all competition for actions detrimental to racing. The penalty is not appealable. JC is being treated like any other competitor. His suspension is immediate and indefinite.”
According to police reports France was racing a Lamborghini over a bridge in the Daytona, Florida area.