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Union vs. Empire: Curtis Turner, the Teamsters, and NASCAR’s Forgotten Labor Battle
This episode of The Logbook, our History of Motorsports series, is presented by Mackenzie Kirkey, delves into the efforts to unionize NASCAR drivers in 1961, focusing on Curtis Turner and the involvement of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. The presentation covers pivotal events including Bill France Sr.'s role in maintaining control over NASCAR, the challenges faced by the Charlotte Motor Speedway, and the eventual failure of the unionization effort due to legal precedents and strategic actions by France. The episode also touches on the broader historical context and the reasons…
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