1. What is Lesa France Kennedy Net Worth?
Lesa France Kennedy is an American businesswoman who has a net worth of $1.7 billion. She is the CEO of International Speedway Corporation (ISC), the parent company of NASCAR, and she also owns a 50 percent stake in NASCAR itself. Lesa France Kennedy’s net worth comes from her family’s ownership of ISC, which was founded by her grandfather Bill France Sr., and her father Jim France. Her brother Brian France currently serves as the Chairman and CEO of NASCAR, while she serves as Vice Chairperson and Executive Vice President.
2. Lesa France Kennedy Early Life
Lesa France Kennedy was born in Daytona Beach, Florida to Jim and Betty Jane France on October 16, 1961. She attended the University of Central Florida where she earned a degree in Business Administration with a concentration in marketing. After college, she worked for the family business before becoming vice president in 1989 and eventually taking over as CEO from her father in 2003.
3. Lesa France Kennedy Career
Kennedy is responsible for leading ISC’s strategic direction and operations, including overseeing all aspects of its 13 motorsports facilities across the United States as well as its digital media division, Motorsports Authentics (MSA). Under her leadership, ISC has become one of the world’s largest motorsports promoters with annual revenues exceeding $750 million annually. In addition to running ISC, she also serves on numerous boards including The Jockey Club, International Speedway Corporation Foundation Board of Directors and Women Executives at Daytona International Speedway (WEDIS).
4. Lesa France Kennedy Biography
Kennedy has been widely recognized for her contributions to motorsports throughout her career; most notably being inducted into the Motorsports Hall Of Fame Of America in 2012 and receiving an honorary doctorate from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in 2014 for her “outstanding commitment to motorsports excellence.” She was also named “Most Powerful Woman In Motorsports” by Sports Business Journal in 2011 and “Businesswoman Of The Year” by Automotive News Europe in 2013.
5. Lesa France Kennedy Height & Weight
Kennedy stands at 5 feet 4 inches tall (1.63 meters) with a weight of approximately 130 pounds (59 kg). Her hair color is brown while her eye color is blue-green according to public records.
6. Date Of Birth Of Lesa France Kennedy
Lesa France Kennedy was born on October 16th 1961 making her 59 years old as of 2020 according to public records.
7. Nationality
Kennedy holds American nationality according to public records