NASCAR CEO Brian France Arrested in New York: Reports

NASCAR CEO Brian France Arrested in New York: Reports
NASCAR CEO and chairman Brian France was arrested for a DUI on Aug. 5. Officials said he was found to be in possession of oxycodone. Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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NASCAR CEO and chairman Brian France was arrested on Aug. 5 for a DUI, and officials added that he was found to be in possession of oxycodone.

TMZ reported that France, 56, was stopped in Sag Harbor, New York, while driving a late-model Lexus. Police in the town said he ran through a stop light at 7:30 p.m. local time.
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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