Whether it be Jack Roush Racing, Roush Fenway Racing, or Roush, Fenway, Keslowski Racing; Jack Roush – often known as “The Cat in the Hat” – has been a part of NASCAR for 50 years.
With a “commitment to competition, innovation and leadership at the highest level of stock car racing” NASCAR has presented the Hall of Fame owner with the Bill France Award of Excellence.
The most prestigious award in NASCAR, the Bill France Award of Excellence is presented to “individuals who have made significant, lasting positive contributions to the sport”.
First awarded in 1953, Jack Roush is the first person to be presented with the Bill France Award twice – he was previously presented the award in 2001.
NASCAR Chairman and CEO Jim France spoke on Roush saying, “for decades, Jack Roush has helped move NASCAR forward while staying true to what makes the sport special. He has built championship-caliber teams and developed generations of drivers and leaders. Jack’s legacy extends far beyond victories, leaving a mark throughout the sport and reflecting the enduring impact this award was created to honor.”
Roush has amassed 331 victories in NASCAR as a car owner and has seen a number of his drivers earn a championship. Mark Martin, Matt Kenseth, Kurt Busch, Carl Edwards, Jeff Burton and Greg Biffle have all driven for Jack Roush during their racing careers.