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