Grandson of NASCAR Originator Arrested for DUI, Cocaine Ownership
J… France, grandson of Bill France the founder of NASCAR, was arrested for DUI and cocaine possession in Daytona Beach following . street race with his half-brother Russell Van Richmond..
France was driving . green Lamborghini while Richmond was at the helm of . Porsche Cayenne when both of them were stopped for swerving and failing to yield at . stoplight..
According to the police report, Richmond was none too pleased with the traffic stop..”No, this is . mistake for you,” he told the officer..”.'… France, we own this city.”
Authorities continued with the investigation, and Richmond called for their commanding officers..”You're done,” he reportedly told an officer..”Your job is over. This is the biggest mistake ever and your [sic] so done in Daytona.”
Undeterred by Richmond'. connections, the police searched the vehicles and found containers with traces of cocaine in them. Richmond was charged with two counts of possession, driving under the influence and threatening . police officer. J… France,.. driver in NASCAR'. Grand Am series was immediately suspended.
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