http://www.uaw.org/email/letters_archive/letters6.html I am a researcher for the Building Trades organizing Project in Las Vegas and have a question concerning NASCAR/Winston Cup auto racing and the United Auto Workers: Are members of pit crews, maintenance crews, etc., represented by the UAW? If so, can you provide me with any and all information concerning the subject? Thank you very much. -- Leif Sagaas, Researcher, Building Trades unions, Las Vegas, Nevada
R:The extent of UAW involvement in NASCAR races,is that the UAW-GM Quality Network annually sponsors one race. In support of that race and our involvement, we place ads during NASCAR racing coverage on TV, and also on "Inside NASCAR" on the Speedvision network. Unfortunately, none of the drivers, mechanics or employees of the NASCAR teams are members of unions at this time.