During France's tenure as CEO, NASCAR's TV ratings peaked in the mid-2000s, but by 2014, they had dropped, accompanied by a 15% decrease in track attendance. Sporting News named France one of the five most powerful sports executives in 2005, and, in 2006, Time magazine named him one of the "100 Most Influential of the Century."
During his time as NASCAR's CEO, France oversaw a period where TV ratings peaked in the mid-2000s but declined by 2014, accompanied by a 15% decrease in attendance at races.  He was recognized for his influence in sports, being named one of the five most powerful executives in 2005 by Sporting News and one of the "100 Most Influential" by Time magazine in 2006.