NASCAR Vice Chairman Bill France Statement on the Passing of Jack Arute Sr.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (April 3, 2006) – “Racing has lost one of its best friends. Jack Arute Sr. certainly helped build our sport and helped make NASCAR what it is today. He was a ‘man’s man,’ a personal friend, and he will be greatly missed. We extend our deepest sympathies to the Arute family,” NASCAR Vice Chairman Bill France said.

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