Editor’s Note: NASCAR is celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2023. The purpose was to form a union of all professional drivers,” reported the Aug. 16 issue of NSSN. Not surprisingly, Bill France’s reaction to the union’s attempt to organize NASCAR drivers and mechanics was quick and severe. USAC denied any knowledge of such an agreement and added that NASCAR had blocked participation of its drivers in a USAC stock car race in Concord, N.C. on Apri12. Amid the off-the-track agitations, the NASCAR Grand National drivers raced through a schedule of 52 dates. Eleven other drivers won more than the one race he won, yet Jarrett’s consistency garnered him the Grand National crown.

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