Former Speedway President Dead at 91
Jim Foster, the fourth president of Daytona International Speedway, died after a decade-long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Foster had been in Halifax Hospice for two weeks before his death.
"Jim Foster was a trusted friend and confidant of the France Family, working directly with Bill France Sr. and Bill France Jr. at both ISC and NASCAR. Jim’s importance to the growth of those companies and the motorsports industry overall cannot be overstated. Jim set standards in many areas that we strive to adhere to each and every day. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife, Babs, and the rest of his family. Godspeed, Jim." France Family Statement
Foster was a World War II veteran. He answered the call to duty at the young age of seventeen when he volunteered for the Navy.
Most importantly, Jim was a family man most of his life.
“He was the strong one in the family,” said his wife of 63 years, Babs Foster. “We just relied on his good judgement and common sense which always seemed to get us through. He was a kind and gentle spirit, which made people love him for that. We had some good years and had a wonderful life together.”
Sad news: #Nascar exec Jim Foster's passed today, age 91. He was my boss at @MRN and was the one man Nascar/ISC marketing department in the 80's, later was @DISUpdates pres. A mentor to many and a great friend to the sport.
— Mike Joy (@mikejoy500) April 28, 2018
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