Bill France 'Resting Comfortably' After Angioplasty Procedure
21 November 1997
ISC CHAIRMAN AND CEO BILL FRANCE EXPECTED TO RECOVER FULLY FOLLOWING ANGIOPLASTY PROCEDURE DAYTONA BEACH, FL - (Nov. 21, 1997) - International Speedway Corporation Chairman and CEO Bill FRance is resting comfortably in satisfactory condition at a Japanese hospital following an angioplasty procedure. The company expects Mr. France to make a complete recovery. Mr. France complained of shortness of breath upon arriving in Tokyo late Friday afternoon local time, for Sunday's NASCAR Thunder Special -- Suzuka exhibition race. After a series of tests at a local hospital, doctors determined that he had experienced a mild coronary incident and recommended the procedure, which was performed under a local anesthetic. Mr. France, 64, has no prior history of cardiac ailments. "We have spoken directly with Bill and he is cheerful, alert and resting comfortably," stated International Speedway Corporation President Jim France, who is the brother of Bill France. "Because of the nature of Bill's visit to Japan, he has been accompanied by a number of business associates, including one of NASCAR's team physicians. We are also very appreciative for the responsiveness and care of the Japanese medical community." International Speedway Corporation is a leading promoter of motorsports activities in the United States, currently promoting over 70 events annually. By International Speedway Corporation Public Relations