Wood Brothers Racing

This article is about the racing team. For the band, see The Wood Brothers.

Wood Brothers Racing

Owner(s)	Leonard Wood Eddie Wood Keven Wood Jordan Wood Hicks Jon Wood
Base	Stuart, Virginia Mooresville, North Carolina
Series	NASCAR Cup Series
Race drivers	21. Josh Berry
Sponsors	21. Motorcraft/Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center, Draiver, Freightliner Trucks, Menards (Masterforce Tools, Dutch Boy Paint)
Manufacturer	Ford
Opened	1950
Career
Debut	Cup Series: 1953 1953–11 (Martinsville) Craftsman Truck Series: 2006 GM Flex Fuel 250 (Daytona)
Latest race	Cup Series: 2024 NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race (Phoenix) Craftsman Truck Series: 2008 Ford 200 (Homestead)
Races competed	Total: 1,838 Cup Series: 1,761 Craftsman Truck Series: 77
Drivers' Championships	Total: 0 Cup Series: 0 Craftsman Truck Series: 0
Race victories	Total: 100 Cup Series: 100 Craftsman Truck Series: 0
Pole positions	Total: 120 Cup Series: 119 Craftsman Truck Series: 1

Wood Brothers Racing is an American professional stock car racing team that currently competes in the NASCAR Cup Series. The team was formed in 1950 by brothers Ray Lee, Clay, Delano, Glen, and Leonard Wood. Today, it is owned by the children and grandchildren of Glen Wood—Len Wood, Eddie Wood, Kim Hall, Jon Wood, Jordan Hicks, and Keven Wood. From 2006 to 2008, the team was merged with Tad and Jodi Geschickter's JTG Racing. The Wood Brothers Racing Team holds the unique distinction of being the oldest active team in NASCAR, having fielded cars since 1950. They are known for their long relationship with Ford Motor Company, and the long-standing use of the number 21 on their main car. The team currently fields the No. 21 Ford Mustang full-time for Josh Berry and has a technical alliance with Team Penske.

Cup Series

Len and Eddie Wood at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in 2015

Car No. 21 history

The Wood Brothers Racing Team was founded in 1950 by brothers from the Blue Ridge Mountains of Southwest Virginia. Walter and Ada Wood, who owned a farm near Woolwine and Stuart, Virginia, had five sons—Glen, Leonard, Delano, Clay, and Ray Lee—and one daughter, Crystal. The sons worked with their father as mechanics, farmers, and lumbermen. Glen Wood cut timber and hauled lumber to local sawmills, and the brothers honed their auto mechanic skills in their father’s garage. Inspired by Curtis Turner, a local sawmill operator and champion racecar driver known for his "win or crash" style, the brothers formed a stock car racing team. Turner, who later co-owned Charlotte Motor Speedway, eventually became a driver for the Wood Brothers.

In the early 1950s, the Wood Brothers needed a driver, so they asked their friend John Conway, who declined. They then recruited fellow lumberman Chris Williams. Back then, race teams drove their cars to the track, raced, and then drove them home. Williams and the Wood Brothers bought their first car for $50, leading them to number it 50—years before adopting their iconic No. 21. Chris Williams and Glen Wood each drove in a few races for the team, which included Williams, his brothers, and the Wood brothers. They found success, winning at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, NC, and Martinsville Speedway in Martinsville, VA.

After their early success, Chris Williams sold his share of the team to Glen Wood to focus on his lumber business. The Wood Brothers then enlisted local friends and family, including Wood's cousin Ralph Edwards, to fill team roles. Over the years, the Wood Brothers Racing Team grew from a weekend hobby into a full-time business. Glen and Leonard worked full-time building and preparing cars, while the other brothers and crew helped on nights and weekends outside their regular jobs. Their first permanent shop was located at the edge of Stuart, Virginia.

Glen Wood driving the second place 21 in 1958

The team permanently adopted the No. 21, making it as iconic in NASCAR as Petty's No. 43 and Earnhardt's No. 3. Drawn by the big cash prizes at Superspeedway races in cities like Daytona, Charlotte, and Darlington, the Wood Brothers shifted focus. Glen Wood stepped back from driving, and they began hiring proven winners to drive the No. 21 Ford at various tracks.

The team quickly rose to compete at the highest levels, achieving victories through the mechanical genius of brothers, relatives, and friends. Leonard Wood's talent in engine work soon earned the team acclaim, rivaling only the legendary Holman-Moody engines and the Petty racing dynasty of Lee and Richard Petty.

Innovation

The Wood Brothers revolutionized motor racing by inventing the modern pit stop. In the early days of racing, drivers would pull into the pits, turn off their cars, step out, and sometimes even smoke a cigarette while the crew took their time changing tires and servicing the vehicle. The Wood Brothers realized that minimizing time off the track could improve their position. They developed and perfected the quick, efficient pit stop we know today—a staple of all types of racing, as integral as the checkered flag itself.

As other teams noticed the Wood Brothers' success with efficient pit stops, they quickly adopted the Wood method. The Wood team, however, continued to refine pit stops into a precise, mechanical ballet, maintaining their advantage over competitors. Other racing organizations took note of the Wood Brothers' pit stop innovations. In 1965, Ford invited the Wood Brothers team to the Indianapolis 500 to support the Lotus-Ford team. Their speed and precision in the pits contributed to Jim Clark's victory in the 1965 Indianapolis 500.

1960s international success

After their Indianapolis 500 win, Wood Brothers Racing gained international acclaim as motorsport pioneers and leaders. Featured in Sports Illustrated and other major media, they built a top-tier roster of drivers, with victories rivaled only by Richard Petty.

1963 Tiny Lund/Wood Brothers NASCAR car or replica

The Wood Brothers signed a long-term deal with Purolator as the primary sponsor for the No. 21 car. Their drivers through the mid-1960s included top stock car racers like Curtis Turner, Marvin Panch, Fireball Roberts, Parnelli Jones, Tiny Lund, Junior Johnson, Speedy Thompson, Fred Lorenzen, and Cale Yarborough.

The Wood Brothers fielded a second car, the No. 121, in select races, even entering three cars in one event. Open-wheel star Dan Gurney, known for his success in Indycar and Formula One, drove the No. 121 on NASCAR road courses for the team. The Gurney-Wood pairing dominated, winning every race Gurney entered for them, including the Motor Trend 500 at Riverside International Raceway, Moreno Valley, CA in 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, and 1968. In the 1968 season, the Wood Brothers earned over $160,000 ($1,462,036 Today) in single-season winnings—a remarkable amount for that era in any form of auto racing.

Dominance

In the early 1970s, the Wood Brothers maintained their success with the No. 21 car, known for its lightning-quick pit stops and powerful engines, which posed a formidable challenge to competitors on the NASCAR circuit. Legendary drivers like Donnie Allison and A.J. Foyt, an open-wheel Indy 500 winner, also took turns behind the wheel of the Wood car.

As the team participated in more events and traveled greater distances, the personnel in the wood shop began to change. Glen Wood emerged as the team's leader and patriarch. His young sons, Eddie and Len, started working in the shop in menial labor roles. Glen's brother, Delano Wood, became one of the greatest pit crew members, with unmatched skill as a jackman even today. Additionally, family friends, including Cecil Wilson from neighboring Lawsonville, North Carolina, soon joined the team.

Modern era

David Pearson (1972–1979)

In 1972, David Pearson became the full-time driver of the No. 21 car, launching one of motorsports' most successful runs. From 1972 to 1979, the team competed in 143 races, securing 46 wins and 51 poles, with race earnings exceeding $1.3 million.

David Pearson's 21 Mercury

In 1976, with Pearson still driving, the Wood Brothers achieved NASCAR's "Triple Crown" by winning the Daytona 500 at Daytona, the World 600 at Charlotte, and the Southern 500 at Darlington. Due to their remarkable success and exemplary qualities as role models and ambassadors of the sport, the Wood Brothers were invited to the White House in the late 1970s at the request of President Jimmy Carter. This occasion marked a historic moment for the brothers and their friends from the small town of Stuart, Virginia.

As NASCAR gained prominence as an emerging sport, the Wood team quickly earned a reputation as one of the best. They were often celebrated and compared to top athletes from other sports, such as baseball legend Reggie Jackson, football stars Terry Bradshaw and Franco Harris, and basketball icons Julius Erving and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Due to growth and increased demand, the No. 21 team relocated from its former shop to a new facility at the junction of Dobyns Road and Mayo Court in Stuart, where it would remain for many years.

Neil Bonnett (1979–1982)

The 1980s brought significant changes to NASCAR and the No. 21 team. Driver David Pearson departed, making way for rising star Neil Bonnett from Hueytown, Alabama. Bonnett was part of the "Alabama Gang," which included notable drivers like Bobby and Donnie Allison, as well as later members Davey Allison and Hut Stricklin.

Bonnett and the Wood Brothers team enjoyed a successful partnership that spanned three and a half seasons and 83 races, achieving nine victories and over $700,000 ($930,766 today) in winnings. During the "Bonnett Years," Purolator's longtime president, Paul Cameron, retired, leading to the conclusion of the Wood Brothers' long-term sponsorship with Purolator. This marked the end of one of the most enduring and iconic sponsorships in NASCAR history.

The No. 21 car was sponsored by National Engineer, a California-based company specializing in research and development across various industries. The company was owned by the Warner Hodgdon, who prominently featured his name on the No. 21 car as its main sponsor. This sponsorship was considered one of the richest deals in NASCAR history, further solidifying Wood's status as a leader in the sport. Many original team members, including brothers Clay and Ray Lee Wood, have retired from racing, choosing to focus on their families and other careers in Patrick County.

As the number of race events increased and the demands of running a team intensified each season, the Wood Brothers hired younger team members to fill the gaps. This included the son of original crew member Jimmy Edwards and the Wood Brothers' cousin, Ralph Edwards. They also welcomed Curtis Quesinberry and Hylton Tatum from Stuart, along with another young relative, Butch Moricle. Additional personnel were recruited from nearby Virginia towns such as Danville and Roanoke. During these years, Kim Wood, the only daughter of Glen and Bernece Wood, emerged in an important role. While still in high school, she began handling administrative tasks for the team, assisting her mother with secretarial duties, travel arrangements, and the business aspects of team operations.

Buddy Baker (1983–1984)

Buddy Baker's No. 21 Ford Thunderbird

In the mid-1980s, NASCAR entered what is now known as the modern era of the sport. Television coverage evolved from sporadic broadcasts on ABC's Wide World of Sports to full-time coverage of the Daytona 500 by CBS and live race broadcasts by emerging cable networks like ESPN and TBS. NASCAR secured permanent corporate sponsorship from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, leading to a rebranding of the sport's top series from the Grand National Division to the Winston Cup Series. Notably, R.J. Reynolds, the company's founder, was born and raised in Patrick County, just a few miles from the Wood Brothers team's headquarters.

The Modern Era marked the first comprehensive quest for points championships among most teams. Since the 1950s, many teams participated in only select races. However, to compete for the series title and its substantial cash prize, teams were now required to participate in all events within the scheduled season. The Wood Brothers made the decision to transition to a full-time racing schedule, which significantly increased the team's workload and required greater investments of time, money, and manpower. As part of this new commitment, Warner Hodgdon and National Engineering departed as sponsors, and Valvoline was brought on as the team's primary patron.

In 1983, legendary driver Buddy Baker was hired to replace the departing Neil Bonnett in the No. 21 car. However, he and the Woods team struggled for the first time in many years, lasting only two seasons together. Despite this, they achieved a notable victory at the Firecracker 400 at Daytona that same year. Baker and the Woods parted ways, along with Valvoline as the sponsor. International star driver Bobby Rahal from the IndyCar series briefly filled Baker's vacant seat for one race.

Kyle Petty (1985–1988)

Kyle Petty, driving the 7/Eleven Ford at Pocono in 1985

The 1985 season was historic for NASCAR as young Kyle Petty, the grandson of legendary Lee Petty and son of series dominator Richard Petty, was hired to drive the No. 21 car full-time. This marked a unique partnership between the two most successful racing families in NASCAR history.

This also marked the first addition of a new sponsor to the Wood Brothers team. For the 1985 season, the team partnered with a trio of corporate sponsors: 7-Eleven, Citgo, and Chief Auto Parts. As part of this marketing strategy, the Wood Brothers were required to relinquish their iconic No. 21 car number and adopt the No. 7 to align with the 7-Eleven sponsorship. This change sparked significant discussion among the team's fans, who associated the No. 21 with the legendary history of the Virginia-based team. This also marked the emergence of the second generation of the Wood Brothers, Eddie and Len, who had taken on increased responsibilities within the team over the years. They were now effectively calling the shots on race day, fostering an "anything goes" attitude that was embraced by the entire team.

Leonard Wood in the 80s

By this time, many of the older team members had retired, including Delano Wood, the original member and brother. He retired to focus on his burgeoning lumber business and to spend more time with his family and church. Most races were held on Sundays, which left little opportunity for regular worship and family attendance at church.

With a younger team, a new driver, and a fresh sponsor, the Wood Brothers aimed to recapture their past glory. However, as the 1970s and 1980s progressed, many of the cutting-edge innovations they had pioneered were either replicated or adopted by other teams, dulling their competitive edge. Despite this, the Wood Brothers were experiencing a unique resurgence in their legacy as NASCAR legends.

Kyle Petty achieved victory in his second season with the Wood Brothers at Richmond Raceway in Richmond, Virginia. In 1987, the team returned to their traditional No. 21 car and won the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Just as the Petty-Wood partnership was starting to flourish, Kyle Petty was drawn to a new opportunity with SABCO Racing, owned by Felix Sabates. Unable to turn down the lucrative offer, Petty left the Wood Brothers after four seasons and 115 races. During their time together, the team won two races and earned over $1.3 million.

Neil Bonnett (1989–1990)

After Petty's departure and a brief three-race stint with substitute driver Tommy Ellis, the Wood Brothers hired their former driver Neil Bonnett to once again pilot the No. 21 car. This reunion was seen as a potential turning point for the Woods as they sought to reclaim their position at the top of the sport. Both Bonnett and the Wood Brothers were optimistic about their future together, with the chemistry from their earlier successes still evident.

After just 31 races together, spanning one full season and the start of another, Bonnett suffered serious injuries in a crash at Darlington Raceway. This left him questioning whether he could race again, and he parted ways with the Wood team, leaving an empty seat that was later filled by Dale Jarrett. During this period, sponsorship shuffling became common across all NASCAR teams. Recognizing the immense value of NASCAR sponsorship, major companies like Pepsi, Mello Yello, Ford Motorcraft, and Procter & Gamble secured lucrative deals with the sport's top teams.

The face of the sport was also changing. Alongside the full schedule and championship points races, a new generation of drivers, including Darrell Waltrip, Dale Earnhardt, Bill Elliott, Rusty Wallace, Ricky Rudd, Terry Labonte, and Geoff Bodine, had become powerful stars and champions. During this era, young drivers like Davey Allison, Ward and Jeff Burton, Jeff Gordon, and Bobby Labonte were emerging as the sport's future, making their way up through the lower-ranked Busch Grand National Series.

New technologies and innovations began to dominate the sport, transforming NASCAR teams into highly organized operations run like corporations or major sports franchises. Prominent names such as Hendrick Motorsports, Penske Racing, Roush Racing, SABCO, Larry Hedrick Motorsports, and Robert Yates Racing emerged, overtaking the dominance previously held by teams like Junior Johnson, Melling Racing, and Petty Enterprises.

The Wood Brothers expanded their team to keep up with NASCAR's growth, adding more employees and assigning some to work in the shop and others to the race-day crew. New team members, such as Bennie Belcher, Butch Mitchell, and outside engine builder Tommy Turner, helped bring the team in line with other NASCAR competitors.

Dale Jarrett (1990–1991)

By 1990, the Wood Brothers returned to the No. 21 Ford with Citgo as their sponsor. After losing Neil Bonnett early in the season, Eddie and Len Wood needed a replacement driver. They turned to their longtime friend Dale Jarrett, who was ready for his chance in the Winston Cup Series. As the son of former NASCAR champion and broadcaster Ned Jarrett, Dale Jarrett had grown up in the sport alongside the Wood Brothers.

The choice of Jarrett turned out to be a brilliant one. In their first full season together in 1991, Jarrett brought the Wood Brothers' No. 21 car to victory lane at Michigan, narrowly defeating Davey Allison in one of NASCAR's closest finishes. This victory demonstrated that the Wood Brothers team still had what it took to win and marked a significant milestone for Jarrett, providing his first career win and serving as a launching pad for one of the most successful careers in modern NASCAR history.

The Michigan victory upheld a unique tradition for the Wood Brothers team: every rookie driver who had completed a full season in their No. 21 car had secured at least one win. Even more impressive, from 1953 to 2002, every driver who raced a full season with the Wood Brothers had achieved at least one victory, though in one instance, the win was not in a points-paying race.

The Wood-Jarrett partnership was regarded as one of the most promising in NASCAR. However, Jarrett was soon drawn away by Washington Commanders coach and Joe Gibbs, who established a new team Joe Gibbs Racing with the financial resources to attract Jarrett. Leaving the No. 21 car, Jarrett began driving the No. 18 Interstate Batteries Chevy, a move that led to his first Daytona 500 victory.

Jarrett's tenure in the No. 21 car was brief, spanning only 53 races across two seasons, but it resulted in one victory and over $600,000 in earnings. This experience further solidified the Wood Brothers team's reputation as a premier organization in NASCAR, known for nurturing future superstars.

Morgan Shepherd (1992–1995)

After Jarrett's departure, the Woods turned to veteran driver Morgan Shepherd to fill the seat for the 1992 season. Shepherd had been a reliable performer in the top series throughout his career and was a strong championship contender. His consistent top finishes would bring stability to the team as they adapted to the evolving landscape of the sport.

The new decade ushered in significant changes in NASCAR, characterized by a greater emphasis on technology and engineering. Engineers became a standard presence within teams, and race-day crews began training like professional athletes. In fact, many teams even hired professional athletes to assist with car servicing during pit stops. The cost of racing increased significantly, and its appeal doubled each year. NASCAR was now broadcast live internationally and enjoyed popularity comparable to traditional stick-and-ball sports among fans and advertisers.

Team turnover became frequent as Eddie and Len searched for the ideal combination of chemistry to succeed. They added new members from nearby Mount Airy, North Carolina, including Rick Simmons and Mike "Andretti" Smith. They also hired paint and body specialists Terry Hill and Chris Martin. Meanwhile, longtime members Butch Moricle, Butch Mitchell, Hylton Tatum, and Cecil Wilson had become seasoned veterans on the team.

Glen Wood's daughter, Kim, emerged as a competent leader within the team, excelling in her role. Alongside managing the business and administrative functions, she operated as a "one-woman show," handling all bookings, reservations, accommodations, travel, and financial matters for the team. While other teams, like Richard Childress Racing, employed a full-time staff of a dozen administrative workers, Kim demonstrated her professionalism in this field, matching her brothers' expertise in the mechanical and competitive aspects of the team.

By this time, Kim Wood had married crew member Terry Hall and became Kim Wood-Hall. Terry Hall, a crucial member of the team, served as a general mechanic and truck driver. He replaced the legendary Delano Wood as jackman on race day after Delano's retirement several years earlier. Hailing from Mount Airy, Terry also helped recruit new team members through his connections in the area.

The No. 21 team continued to innovate in the sport they helped build by experimenting with various changes. They had previously outsourced much of their engine work and, during this period, contracted Robert Yates Racing to supply engine parts for the No. 21. Additionally, they implemented weight training routines for crew members and enhanced their use of technology during race day competition.

The Wood team, always at the forefront of innovation in pit stops, consistently practiced and sought new improvements in their race day skills. They utilized computers extensively for car setup and timing. By hiring race day specialists like spotter Chuck Joyce and part-time scorers/timers, the team remained at the cutting edge of competitive development.

In the early 1990s, Eddie Wood, Len Wood, and Kim Wood-Hall each took ownership positions in the team. Previously, the Glen Wood Company had owned the team, with patriarch Glen Wood controlling its direction. Longtime co-founder and former crew chief Leonard Wood had stepped down from his role years prior, and Eddie Wood had officially assumed the position of crew chief for the No. 21 Ford.

Morgan Shepherd performed exceptionally well with the No. 21 Citgo-sponsored car, achieving consistent finishes throughout his four seasons with the Wood Brothers. Together, they secured 52 Top Ten finishes and earned over $4 million. Their sole victory came at the 1993 Motorcraft Quality Parts 500 in Atlanta Motor Speedway, a race postponed for six days due to a snowstorm the previous weekend. This win was a significant boost for the team, which had been struggling since Dale Jarrett's victory at Michigan.

Michael Waltrip (1996–1998)

As the 1996 season approached, the Woods sought a younger driver to take the helm of the No. 21 Ford. With Shepherd nearing retirement and the rise of youthful talent like Jeff Gordon, the team aimed to capitalize on this trend. They parted ways with Shepherd and welcomed Michael Waltrip, the younger brother of three-time series champion and 1989 Daytona 500 winner Darrell Waltrip.

Although they did not achieve an official regular-season victory, Waltrip and the Wood Brothers celebrated an impressive win at the 1996 Winston Select All-Star Race. In their first season together, the team delivered a remarkable performance that earned them a $200,000 ($388,542 Today) prize that night, showcasing exceptional teamwork. During Waltrip's three-season, 95-race tenure with the Woods, the team amassed over $3.7 million in winnings.

Elliott Sadler (1999–2002)

At the start of the 1999 season, the Wood Brothers brought in Elliott Sadler to replace the departing Michael Waltrip. Like the Wood family, Sadler is a Virginia native with deep roots in racing. As a young and talented rookie, Sadler aimed to make a name for himself in the Winston Cup Series. Given the Wood Brothers' strong reputation for developing new talent, many anticipated great success from this partnership.

The No. 21 team underwent pivotal changes during this period. After decades at their old shop on Dobyns Road in Stuart, the Wood Brothers built a massive, state-of-the-art facility at the town’s Industrial Park. This new location was modern, spacious, and provided ample room for the team’s continued growth and development.

The new home also featured a museum dedicated to Wood Brothers memorabilia and history. Glen Wood’s wife, Bernice, who had served as the family's unofficial archivist since the 1950s, curated an impressive collection of historical items for race fans to enjoy. She and Kim spent countless hours perfecting the museum, offering guided tours of the entire facility to visitors from around the world. The museum delighted fans and quickly earned a reputation as one of the most welcoming and enjoyable destinations for any NASCAR enthusiast.

Personnel changes continued over the years, with some staff departing and new hires joining the team. A full-time secretarial assistant, Annpaige Bowles, was hired a few years earlier to help manage demanding office tasks and oversee the museum. To strengthen the workforce, previous hires included William Fulp, John Ilowiecki, and Barry Sheppard, who brought expertise as parts managers, couriers, engineers, and shock specialists. Additionally, new equipment such as a chassis dyno and a shock dyno was introduced.

Among the recent hires was legendary engine builder Danny Glad. He had previously worked with the Paul Andrews-led Alan Kulwicki team in 1992 and joined the Woods after leaving Geoff Bodine. Danny Glad, along with renowned figures like Randy Dorton and Lou Larosa, was considered one of the top engine specialists in the sport.

Young Elliott Sadler began his career in the No. 21 car and quickly established himself among the top performers in NASCAR. Eddie and Len Wood made a significant move by hiring Crew Chief Mike Beam, the first non-Wood family member to hold that position for the No. 21 team. Beam, who had previously achieved success with Junior Johnson, Bud Moore, and others, brought valuable experience to the team. This partnership with Sadler also enabled Eddie and Len to focus more on managing their growing business operations.

In 2000, Wood Brothers Racing celebrated a historic milestone: their 50th anniversary. A special ceremony was held to honor their significant achievements. Hailing from the small town of Stuart in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the team, composed of brothers, relatives, and friends, gained international acclaim as pioneers in motorsport competition. That year, brothers Glen Wood and Leonard Wood were also inducted into the prestigious Motorsports Hall of Fame of America.

In the 2001 season, the Sadler-Wood combination started to show results on the track, with Sadler securing his first victory in the No. 21 Ford at Bristol. This win was significant as it marked the Wood Brothers' first triumph at Bristol in their history and their first win in eight years. The team had not focused on short tracks like Bristol for many years, primarily concentrating on superspeedways.

During this period, the relationship between Wood Brothers Racing and Roush Racing, led by engine expert Jack Roush from Michigan, strengthened significantly. Roush fielded several competitive teams, including those driven by Jeff Burton and Mark Martin. This partnership provided the Wood Brothers with access to the engineering and engine resources that most multi-car teams used to dominate the sport. This collaboration enabled the Woods to leverage a diverse range of specialists and research in their pursuit of victory.

Elliott Sadler continued to improve with the No. 21 car, quickly becoming a target for other teams. The Woods were known for nurturing talent and had invested significant time and effort in bringing Sadler to prominence. After the 2002 season, Sadler transitioned to Robert Yates Racing. His time with the Wood team spanned 139 races, the longest single stint for a driver of the No. 21 since David Pearson's era. During their partnership, Sadler and the Woods secured one victory at Bristol and earned over $9 million in just four seasons.

During Sadler's time in the No. 21, the long-term sponsorship between Wood Brothers Racing and Citgo Petroleum came to an end, marking the conclusion of a historic nearly 20-year partnership. Citgo was replaced by Ford Motorcraft and the United States Air Force, establishing the Wood Brothers team as the de facto "factory team" for Ford Motor Company.

The next generation emerges

Eddie Wood and his wife Carol have two children: daughter Jordan and son Jonathan. Jordan was a rising beauty queen in local and regional pageants and an award-winning dancer at the Patrick County Dancing Arts Center. In her free time, she helped with administrative duties at the Wood Brothers Racing office to learn about the team's operations. Jonathan followed in the family's footsteps as a competitive racer. Later, Jordan worked for NASCAR before joining the family team full-time in marketing communications.

Jon Wood is following in his grandfather's footsteps as a driver, competing in the World Karting Series and other racing events. Many speculate about his future in NASCAR and with the Wood Brothers team. He currently serves as the Senior Vice President, overseeing merchandise operations and actively managing the team's day-to-day activities.

Ricky Rudd (2003–2005)

Rudd pitting in 2004

Veteran driver and Virginia native Ricky Rudd, who previously raced for Robert Yates Racing, took over the seat once occupied by Elliott Sadler. In his first season with the team in 2003, Rudd achieved five top-ten finishes and earned over $3 million in winnings. He nearly won a race, finishing in second place during his inaugural year driving the No. 21 car.

Eddie and Len Wood worked diligently to find the right mix of crew members and chemistry for their team. After several personnel changes, they ultimately hired Michael "Fatback" McSwain as the crew chief for the No. 21 Motorcraft-sponsored Ford. McSwain and driver Ricky Rudd had previously collaborated at Robert Yates Racing several years earlier.

Meanwhile, the young Jon Wood continued to dominate short tracks across the South and Mid-Atlantic in the Late Model Stock Series and Craftsman Truck Series. Racing for owner Jack Roush, Wood quickly earned a reputation as a "racer" rather than just a "driver," thanks to his hard-charging style and his mature evolution into a competitive force.

Keven Wood began his racing career during this time. The son of Len and Nancy Wood, he studied Motorsports Technology at Patrick & Henry Community College while working at the family race shop. Keven absorbed everything about racing, from car chassis setup to engine tuning. He started racing as a driver in 2002 in the Legends Series, quickly making his mark on every track. His talent shone through, leading to hard-fought victories. In 2004, he moved to the Late Model Stock Series, a challenging environment for emerging champions.

The 2004 Series was a success for the Wood Brothers, but times were changing once again. R.J. Reynolds had withdrawn its sponsorship from NASCAR several years earlier due to lawsuits against tobacco companies, and the top series was now known as the NASCAR Cup Series. The costs of operating a team had reached an all-time high, requiring up to $10 million per year from corporate sponsors just to field a car for a season.

In 2004, the Wood Brothers left their roots in Stuart to establish their main operations near Charlotte, North Carolina. Recognizing that all competitive teams were based in this area, the Woods understood that the move was essential to their pursuit of the Sprint Cup. Relocating to Mooresville, North Carolina provided them with better resources and greater access to personnel and technology in the heart of NASCAR racing, leading to significant changes in team composition. The Woods maintain their shop in Stuart, primarily as a museum and as a secondary facility to their main operations in North Carolina.

Rudd and the Wood Brothers had a successful run in 2004, nearly winning and finishing in second place. They also secured a pole position, marking the team's first since 1984, when Buddy Baker drove the No. 21.

In the 2005 season, Ricky Rudd secured another second-place finish in the No. 21 car at Sonoma and earned over $4 million in winnings. At the end of the season, Rudd announced his retirement after just three seasons with the Wood Brothers, a time marked by significant changes for the team.

Ken Schrader (2006–2007)

Ken Schrader's 2006 Motorcraft paint scheme

The Woods announced that veteran Ken Schrader would drive the No. 21 car in the 2006. The team secured new primary sponsorship from McKee Foods, while the United States Air Force continued as an associate sponsor alongside Motorcraft. Throughout the season, all three sponsors rotated primary sponsorship duties.

In 2005, a significant shift towards the future was announced for the Wood Brothers Racing Team. They entered into a partnership agreement with JTG Daugherty Racing, based in North Carolina, starting with the 2006 season. JTG Daugherty Racing originated from ST Racing, which competes in the Craftsman Truck Series and the Xfinity Series, and is owned by Tad and Jodi Geschickter.

Among the changes to the No. 21 team was the promotion of Michael "Fatback" McSwain from crew chief to manager of racing operations. David Hyder, who previously worked with Schrader at BAM Racing, was hired as the crew chief for the 2006 season.

JTG Daugherty Racing fielded several entries, including the No. 21 Nextel Cup car driven by Ken Schrader, the No. 47 Clorox Ford Taurus in the Busch Series driven by Jon Wood, and the No. 59 Kingsford/Bush's Baked Beans Ford Taurus driven by Stacy Compton.

Bill Elliott (2007–2010)

Jon Wood's 2007 Busch car after a wreck

Bill Elliott's 2008 Cup car

In 2007, Schrader and young Jon Wood planned to share driving duties in the No. 21 car. Wood participated in one of the two races he attempted but was then pulled from both the No. 21 and his No. 47 Busch car due to medical issues. As a result, 1988 champion Bill Elliott was brought in to address qualifying and sponsorship challenges. The sponsors remained the same as in 2006. The Wood Brothers also entered a second car numbered 47 (JTG Daugherty Racing's car number) for two events: Las Vegas with Schrader and Kansas with Jon. Unfortunately, both drivers failed to qualify for their respective races.

In 2008, Elliott, Marcos Ambrose, and Jon Wood shared driving duties for the No. 21 car. Ambrose, who drove the JTG Daugherty No. 59, had committed to a partial schedule before the two teams ended their partnership. He recorded a best finish of third at Watkins Glen and had a strong performance in his debut race at Sonoma Raceway. Ambrose later began driving part-time for the JTG Daugherty Racing No. 47 team at Indy. When JTG switched to Toyota, he left the Wood Brothers team, taking sponsor McKee Foods with him. Jon Wood competed in two races that season, while Elliott participated in 24, achieving a best finish of 12th.

In 2009, the Wood Brothers competed in a partial schedule, participating in only 13 races after Air Force and McKee Foods switched to other teams, leaving Ford as the sole sponsor through their Motorcraft brand. The season featured four Top-10 qualifying efforts, with a season-best fourth place at Indianapolis. Bill Elliott's Motorcraft Ford Fusion achieved four Top-16 finishes, and the team earned over $1.3 million.

In 2010, the Wood Brothers returned to the racetrack to celebrate their 60th anniversary in NASCAR. They aimed for their fifth Daytona 500 victory at Daytona in February, with Bill Elliott driving the Motorcraft Ford Fusion. Quick Lane Tire and Auto Centers also joined as a sponsor for the season. Elliott competed in eleven races that year, while Roush Fenway Racing development driver Trevor Bayne made his Sprint Cup debut with the Wood Brothers in the AAA Texas 500 on November 7.

Trevor Bayne (2011–2014)

Bayne's 2011 Daytona 500 winning car

Bayne's 2013 Cup car at Texas Motor Speedway

In 2011, Bayne became the youngest driver in Wood Brothers Racing history, taking the wheel of the No. 21 car for at least 17 races, including the first five of the season. He had a strong debut in the Cup Series in 2010, finishing 17th at Texas while remaining on the lead lap. Motorcraft/Quick Lane continued to sponsor the team throughout the 2011 season. On February 20, just a day after his 20th birthday, Bayne won the Daytona 500, marking Wood Brothers Racing's first victory since Elliott Sadler won at Bristol in 2001. This win attracted additional sponsorship from Camping World/Good Sam for several races, including the All-Star Race. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. replaced Bayne at the Coca-Cola 600 after he was diagnosed with what was initially thought to be Lyme disease but was later revealed to be multiple sclerosis.

The team lost its additional sponsorship for 2012, except for the All-Star Race, where Camping World/Good Sam returned as a sponsor. For the remainder of the season, the car, driven by Bayne, competed on a limited schedule with the Ford Motorcraft/Quick Lane sponsorship.

Bayne continued to run a limited schedule in both 2013 and 2014, but the team did not return to victory lane. It was later announced that Bayne would compete full-time in Roush Fenway Racing's No. 6 Cup car in 2015.

Penske Alliance Era

Ryan Blaney (2015–2017)

Ryan Blaney's 2016 Cup car at Michigan International Speedway

In 2015, Ryan Blaney was announced as the driver of the No. 21 car, marking an alliance between the Wood Brothers and Team Penske. The team's best result that season was a fourth-place finish at the Talladega spring race. Although Blaney only qualified for 16 races out of 19 attempts—an improvement from their 12-race schedules in 2013 and 2014—the team finished 41st in owner points, surpassing the No. 32, No. 26, and No. 62, all of which attempted the full schedule.

In 2016, Blaney returned for a full-time season, the team's first since 2008 and the first with a single driver since 2006. He achieved nine top-10 finishes and ended the season ranked 20th in points. In December 2016, Go Fas Racing announced that they would lease their charter to Wood Brothers Racing, guaranteeing the No. 21 a starting spot in every race of the 2017 season.

In 2017, Ryan Blaney began the season with a runner-up finish in the Daytona 500, which was won by fellow Ford driver Kurt Busch. He nearly won the Texas spring race, leading a race-high 148 laps, but a pit road mishap prevented him from taking the victory. Blaney also led two of the three stages in that race. Later, he came close to winning the Kansas spring race after winning the pole position and winning Stage 2, but ultimately finished fourth. Blaney secured his first career Cup Series victory at the Axalta Presents the Pocono 400, marking the Wood Brothers' first win since the 2011 Daytona 500, beating second-place driver Kevin Harvick. The win was well-received, with competitors surrounding the No. 21 in a show of respect and joy during the cool-down lap. With 14 top-ten finishes, Blaney advanced to the Round of 8 in the playoffs and finished the season ninth in points. On July 26, 2017, it was announced that Ryan Blaney would move to a third car for Team Penske in 2018.

Paul Menard (2018–2019)

Paul Menard's 2019 Cup car at Sonoma Raceway

In 2018, Paul Menard would transfer from Richard Childress Racing to the No. 21 car, which would continue to carry the Menards sponsorship as part of the agreement with Penske. Menard achieved seven top-10 finishes, including a fifth-place finish at the Michigan June race, and ended the season ranked 19th in the drivers' standings.

In 2019, Team co-founder Glen Wood passed away on January 18 at the age of 93. Meanwhile, Menard achieved only four top-10 finishes and finished 19th in points. On July 12, 2019, Menard announced that he had signed a contract for the 2020 season, indicating his intention to stay with the Wood Brothers team. However, on September 10, he announced that he would retire from full-time racing at the end of the 2019 season.

Matt DiBenedetto (2020–2021)

Matt DiBenedetto in the No. 21 at Sonoma Raceway in 2021

In 2020, Matt DiBenedetto replaced Paul Menard for the season. On July 15, 2020, DiBenedetto won the All-Star Open, qualifying for the team's third-ever All-Star Race, where he finished 13th in the main event. In collaboration with Penske, the team announced that DiBenedetto would drive the car in 2021, after which Austin Cindric would take over in 2022. On December 30, 2020, Bob Pockrass reported that Wood Brothers Racing had purchased the charter they had leased from Go Fas Racing since 2017.

Harrison Burton (2022–2024)

Harrison Burton in the No. 21 at Auto Club Speedway in 2022

On July 15, 2021, it was confirmed that Matt DiBenedetto would not be returning to Wood Brothers Racing in 2022. On the same day, Harrison Burton was announced as DiBenedetto's replacement. (Although Austin Cindric was originally announced to drive the No. 21 car for the 2022 season, he was instead moved to Team Penske's No. 2 cup car, replacing Brad Keselowski.)

In 2024, Burton secured his first career victory at the Coke Zero Sugar 400, marking the 100th win for Wood Brothers Racing. He was eliminated from the playoffs following the Round of 16. On October 25, crew chief Jeremy Bullins departed from Wood Brothers Racing and was replaced by Grant Hutchens for the remainder of the season.

Josh Berry (2025–)

On July 3, 2024, it was announced that Burton would not return to Wood Brothers Racing in 2025, with Josh Berry named as his replacement.

Craftsman Truck Series

Further information: Hyak Motorsports § Craftsman Truck Series

Truck No. 19 history

The team ran a single race in 2006 at Atlanta, with Kelly Bires driving the No. 19 truck. Bires started in 29th place and finished 19th.

Truck No.09/No. 20 history

The No. 09 truck after a wreck in Martinsville Speedway in 2007.

The No. 20 truck made its debut in 2006 at the GM Flex Fuel 250, sponsored by the United States Air Force in partnership with JTG Racing. Jon Wood drove the truck at Daytona and Fontana, finishing 16th and 9th, respectively. Bobby East competed in one race at Atlanta, where he finished 23rd. For the remainder of the season, JTG Racing's development driver Marcos Ambrose took over, earning one pole position and two third-place finishes. In 2007 the truck's number changed to No. 09. Joey Clanton, who brought Zaxby’s as a sponsor, shared driving duties with former Busch Series veteran Stacy Compton. Clanton went on and win ROTY that year despite only running a few races.

A year later, in 2008, Clanton brought both the No. 09 and Zaxby's sponsorship to Roush Fenway Racing, which allowed JTG Racing/Wood Brothers to revert to using the No. 20. However, the truck team only lasted for eight races before shutting down due to a lack of funding.

Truck No. 21 history

The No. 21 truck debuted in 2006 with sponsorship from Edy's Ice Cream and State Fair Corn Dogs at Daytona, driven initially by Stacy Compton for the first two races. Afterward, Jon Wood took over driving duties at Atlanta, followed by Bobby East, who drove the truck for the remainder of the season and achieved a best finish of eleventh place.

East was not retained for the 2007 season. The team planned to run development driver Kelly Bires in nineteen races, with Mark Martin driving the remaining six. Late in the season, Bires moved up to the Busch Series, replacing Jon Wood, who took over his spot in the No. 21 truck.

In 2008, Jon and Keven Wood shared the No. 21 truck, which was sponsored by the United States Air Force. However, in December of that year, Keven Wood announced in an interview that the team had ceased its Truck operation due to a lack of sponsorship.

Indianapolis 500

The Wood Brothers Racing Team gained recognition in NASCAR for their exceptional pit work, attracting the attention of racers across various motorsports. As a result, efficient pit stops became a trend in other auto racing competitions.

In 1965, IndyCar teams took notice when Lotus owner Colin Chapman hired the Wood Brothers to handle pit stops for his car, driven by Scottish Formula One star Jim Clark, during the Indy 500. This was the first instance of a NASCAR stock car crew servicing an IndyCar team. Thanks to their efforts, Clark improved his track position and ultimately drove into victory lane, winning the race with the Wood Brothers as his crew.

Motorsports career results

NASCAR

(key) (Bold – Pole position awarded by qualifying time. Italics – Pole position earned by points standings or practice time. * – Most laps led.)

Car No. 21 results

NASCAR Cup Series results
Year	Driver	No.	Make	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20	21	22	23	24	25	26	27	28	29	30	31	32	33	34	35	36	Owners	Pts
1972	A. J. Foyt	21	Mercury	RSD 28	DAY 1*	RCH	ONT 1*	CAR	ATL 2	BRI																								TWS 2
	David Pearson										DAR 1*	NWS		TAL 1*	CLT 25	DOV	MCH 1*	RSD	TWS	DAY 1*	BRI	TRN	ATL 3*	TAL 26	MCH 1*	NSV	DAR 2		DOV 1*	MAR 3	NWS	CLT 3	CAR 4
			Ford										MAR 8
1973			Mercury	RSD 22	DAY 33	RCH	CAR 1*	BRI	ATL 1*	NWS	DAR 1*	MAR 1	TAL 1*	NSV	CLT 2	DOV 1*	TWS	RSD	MCH 1	DAY 1*	BRI	ATL 1*	TAL 3*	NSV	DAR 2	RCH	DOV 1*	NWS	MAR 31	CLT 36	CAR 1*
1974				RSD 3	DAY 35	RCH	CAR 34	BRI	ATL 2*	DAR 1*	NWS	MAR	TAL 1*	NSV	DOV 2	CLT 1*	RSD	MCH 3	DAY 1	BRI	NSV	ATL 2*	POC 4	TAL 2	MCH 1*	DAR 25	RCH	DOV 30	NWS	MAR	CLT 1*	CAR 1	ONT 2
1975				RSD 2	DAY 4*	RCH	CAR 2	BRI	ATL 3	NWS	DAR 7*	MAR 20	TAL 2	NSV	DOV 1*	CLT 3	RSD	MCH 1*	DAY 20	NSV	POC 1*	TAL 39	MCH 2	DAR 27	DOV 26	NWS	MAR 23	CLT 2	RCH	CAR 25	BRI	ATL 4	ONT 2
1976				RSD 1*	DAY 1	CAR 29	RCH	BRI	ATL 1	NWS	DAR 1	MAR 3	TAL 37	NSV	DOV 2	CLT 1*	RSD 1	MCH 1	DAY 2	NSV	POC 4*	TAL 28	MCH 1	BRI	DAR 1*	RCH	DOV 3	MAR 19	NWS	CLT 6	CAR 6	ATL 2	ONT 1*
1977				RSD 1	DAY 21	RCH	CAR 32	ATL 2	NWS	DAR 4*	BRI	MAR 5	TAL 22	NSV	DOV 2*	CLT 2	RSD 2	MCH 4	DAY 5	NSV	POC 28	TAL 37	MCH 2	BRI	DAR 1	RCH	DOV 2	MAR 3	NWS	CLT 3	CAR 27	ATL 2	ONT 5
1978				RSD 3	DAY 34	RCH	CAR 1*	ATL 21	BRI	DAR 29	NWS	MAR 21	TAL 35	DOV 1	CLT 5	NSV	RSD 27	MCH 2	DAY 1*	NSV	POC 2	TAL 5	MCH 1	BRI	DAR 28	RCH	DOV 4	MAR 25	NWS	CLT 5	CAR 24	ATL 32	ONT 38
1979				RSD 2	DAY 37	CAR 23	RCH	ATL 18	NWS	BRI	DAR 22
	Neil Bonnett											MAR 25	TAL 17*	NSV	DOV 1	CLT 25	TWS	RSD 28	MCH 4	DAY 1*	NSV	POC 8	TAL 34	MCH 33	BRI	DAR 32	RCH	DOV 21	MAR 18	CLT 31	NWS	CAR 29	ATL 1	ONT 6
1980				RSD 34	DAY 3	RCH	CAR 6	ATL 41	BRI	DAR 36	NWS	MAR 6	TAL 27	NSV	DOV 18	CLT 5	TWS	RSD 2	MCH 4	DAY 34	NSV	POC 1*	TAL 1	MCH 2	BRI	DAR 5	RCH	DOV 6	NWS	MAR 19	CLT 30	CAR 25	ATL 2	ONT 2
1981			Ford	RSD 27	DAY 33	RCH	CAR 4	ATL 28	BRI	NWS	DAR 29	MAR 2	TAL 32	NSV	DOV 13*	CLT 29	TWS	RSD 4	MCH 9	DAY 30	NSV	POC 34	TAL 37	MCH 28	BRI	DAR 1*	RCH	DOV 1*	MAR 4	NWS	CLT 29*	CAR 35	ATL 1*	RSD 33
1982				DAY 25	RCH 7	BRI	ATL 27	CAR 19	DAR 24	NWS	MAR 3	TAL 19	NSV	DOV 19	CLT 1	POC	RSD 5	MCH 11	DAY 32	NSV	POC	TAL 16	MCH 9	BRI	DAR 34	RCH 5	DOV 21	NWS	CLT 28	MAR 22	CAR 3	ATL 11	RSD 4
1983	Buddy Baker			DAY 3	RCH 10	CAR 32	ATL 3	DAR 32	NWS	MAR 31	TAL 25	NSV	DOV 5	BRI	CLT 7	RSD	POC	MCH 7	DAY 1*	NSV	POC	TAL 28	MCH 10	BRI	DAR 6	RCH 7	DOV 25	MAR 22	NWS	CLT 6	CAR 29	ATL 2	RSD 20
1984				DAY 38	RCH	CAR 5	ATL 23	BRI	NWS	DAR 33	MAR 10	TAL 3	NSV	DOV 7	CLT 7	RSD	POC 35	MCH 10	DAY 41	NSV	POC	TAL 2*	MCH 8	BRI	DAR 3	RCH 19	DOV 26	MAR 6	CLT 29	NWS 10	CAR 7	ATL 20
	Bobby Rahal																																RSD 40
1985	Kyle Petty	7		DAY 37	RCH 7	CAR 5	ATL 11	BRI 6	DAR 12	NWS 12	MAR 11	TAL 2	DOV 3	CLT 14	RSD 5	POC 14	MCH 12	DAY 5	POC 7	TAL 25	MCH 4	BRI 16	DAR 10	RCH 8	DOV 15	MAR 5	NWS 28	CLT 22	CAR 31	ATL 29	RSD 27
1986				DAY 16	RCH 1	CAR 11	ATL 28	BRI 9	DAR 9	NWS 8	MAR 5	TAL 31	DOV 19	CLT 20	RSD 41	POC 8	MCH 32	DAY 5	POC 8	TAL 9	GLN 9	MCH 28	BRI 30	DAR 14	RCH 20	DOV 3	MAR 6	NWS 14	CLT 13	CAR 10	ATL 7	RSD 15
1987		21		DAY 35	CAR 16	RCH 7	ATL 9	DAR 13	NWS 2	BRI 7	MAR 12	TAL 3	CLT 1	DOV 24	POC 3	RSD 24	MCH 3	DAY 17	POC 20	TAL 9	GLN 12	MCH 27	BRI 28	DAR 14	RCH 18	DOV 23	MAR 9	NWS 6	CLT 10	CAR 6	RSD 3	ATL 13
1988				DAY 18	RCH 18	CAR 19	ATL 5	DAR 40	BRI 7	NWS 5	MAR 17	TAL 8	CLT 16	DOV 33	RSD 14	POC 12	MCH 33	DAY 24	POC 18	TAL 15	GLN 34	MCH 8	BRI 13	DAR 28	RCH 6	DOV 6	MAR 22	CLT 11	NWS 16	CAR 9	PHO 17	ATL 22
1989	Neil Bonnett			DAY 42	CAR 14	ATL 7	RCH 21	DAR 39	BRI 12	NWS 13	MAR 10	TAL 9	CLT 7	DOV 7	SON 11	POC 8	MCH 24	DAY 21	POC 23	TAL 10	GLN 36	MCH 15	BRI 9	DAR 15	RCH 7	DOV 26				CAR 6	PHO 34	ATL 9
	Tommy Ellis																										MAR 29	CLT 18	NWS 16
1990	Neil Bonnett			DAY 11	RCH 25	CAR 36	ATL 18	DAR 30
	Dale Jarrett								BRI 11	NWS 14	MAR 30	TAL 34	CLT 32	DOV 12	SON 14	POC 31	MCH 34	DAY 8	POC 18	TAL 39	GLN 20	MCH 10	BRI 7	DAR 28	RCH 29	DOV 6	MAR 10	NWS 19	CLT 10	CAR 16	PHO 30	ATL 4
1991				DAY 6	RCH 21	CAR 11	ATL 20	DAR 39	BRI 7	NWS 25	MAR 12	TAL 35	CLT 5	DOV 35	SON 41	POC 19	MCH 12	DAY 18	POC 6	TAL 8	GLN 5	MCH 1	BRI 28	DAR 25	RCH 20	DOV 34	MAR 18	NWS 9	CLT 26	CAR 25	PHO 35	ATL 16								17th	3124
1992	Morgan Shepherd			DAY 2	CAR 13	RCH 10	ATL 10	DAR 13	BRI 7	NWS 12	MAR 6	TAL 9	CLT 29	DOV 10	SON 29	POC 25	MCH 12	DAY 19	POC 15	TAL 13	GLN 2	MCH 10	BRI 13	DAR 31	RCH 7	DOV 5	MAR 21	NWS 17	CLT 13	CAR 13	PHO 38	ATL 11								14th	3549
1993				DAY 7	CAR 35	RCH 14	ATL 1	DAR 10	BRI 7	NWS 8	MAR 19	TAL 15	SON 14	CLT 9	DOV 9	POC 7	MCH 7	DAY 14	NHA 14	POC 4	TAL 7	GLN 28	MCH 2	BRI 13	DAR 8	RCH 30	DOV 9	MAR 9	NWS 32	CLT 14	CAR 11	PHO 11	ATL 32							7th	3807
1994				DAY 5	CAR 16	RCH 15	ATL 2	DAR 32	BRI 18	NWS 22	MAR 5	TAL 9	SON 7	CLT 28	DOV 25	POC 4	MCH 5	DAY 9	NHA 6	POC 5	TAL 15	IND 10	GLN 16	MCH 26	BRI 18	DAR 3	RCH 14	DOV 10	MAR 15	NWS 30	CLT 2	CAR 3	PHO 12	ATL 6						7th	4029
1995				DAY 10	CAR 34	RCH 15	ATL 6	DAR 8	BRI 20	NWS 19	MAR 31	TAL 3	SON 15	CLT 11	DOV 26	POC 7	MCH 5	DAY 24	NHA 2	POC 24	TAL 4	IND 10	GLN 30	MCH 16	BRI 17	DAR 11	RCH 27	DOV 33	MAR 19	NWS 23	CLT 14	CAR 18	PHO 7	ATL 22						11th	3618
1996	Michael Waltrip			DAY 10	CAR 35	RCH 36	ATL 9	DAR 29	BRI 10	NWS 17	MAR 17	TAL 5	SON 22	CLT 8	DOV 11	POC 14	MCH 32	DAY 7	NHA 10	POC 13	TAL 42	IND 28	GLN 7	MCH 25	BRI 6	DAR 33	RCH 14	DOV 9	MAR 14	NWS 12	CLT 9	CAR 14	PHO 16	ATL 11						14th	3535
1997				DAY 32	CAR 26	RCH 27	ATL 7	DAR 7	TEX 9	BRI 21	MAR 26	SON 7	TAL 14	CLT 17	DOV 7	POC 13	MCH 16	CAL 11	DAY 35	NHA 29	POC 22	IND 39	GLN 25	MCH 22	BRI 25	DAR 9	RCH 35	NHA 32	DOV 42	MAR 36	CLT 24	TAL 28	CAR 14	PHO 26	ATL 13					19th	3173
1998				DAY 9	CAR 34	LVS 14	ATL 18	DAR 16	BRI 9	TEX 9	MAR 21	TAL 21	CAL 20	CLT 18	DOV 14	RCH 40	MCH 21	POC 14	SON 34	NHA 24	POC 10	IND 21	GLN 28	MCH 22	BRI 16	NHA 27	DAR 17	RCH 26	DOV 20	MAR 20	CLT 13	TAL 9	DAY 31	PHO DNQ	CAR 22	ATL 22				19th	3374
1999	Elliott Sadler			DAY 40	CAR 38	LVS 33	ATL 31	DAR 36	TEX 10	BRI 26	MAR 28	TAL 29	CAL 21	RCH 23	CLT 17	DOV 27	MCH 36	POC 20	SON 18	DAY 22	NHA 20	POC 21	IND 21	GLN 18	MCH 11	BRI 35	DAR 14	RCH 17	NHA 14	DOV 12	MAR 25	CLT 26	TAL 21	CAR 18	PHO 27	HOM 18	ATL 16			24th	3191
2000				DAY 38	CAR 28	LVS 41	ATL 14	DAR 12	BRI 41	TEX 39	MAR 29	TAL DNQ	CAL 43	RCH 24	CLT 21	DOV 16	MCH 27	POC 16	SON 38	DAY 18	NHA 16	POC 29	IND 34	GLN 28	MCH 40	BRI 7	DAR 18	RCH 42	NHA 13	DOV 26	MAR 32	CLT 16	TAL 17	CAR 19	PHO 30	HOM 28	ATL 42			31st	2781
2001				DAY 18	CAR 11	LVS 20	ATL 31	DAR 17	BRI 1	TEX 16	MAR 21	TAL 39	CAL 23	RCH 23	CLT 19	DOV 18	MCH 40	POC 18	SON 17	DAY 3	CHI 15	NHA 40	POC 26	IND 23	GLN 30	MCH 15	BRI 11	DAR 29	RCH 31	DOV 14	KAN 23	CLT 37	MAR 17	TAL 40	PHO 33	CAR 23	HOM 36	ATL 24	NHA 19	22nd	3471
2002				DAY 2	CAR 31	LVS 28	ATL 19	DAR 2	BRI 41	TEX 17	MAR 28	TAL 40	CAL 39	RCH 21	CLT 33	DOV 10	POC 15	MCH 26	SON 6	DAY 12	CHI 21	NHA 10	POC 21	IND 35	GLN 43	MCH 27	BRI 42	DAR 19	RCH 34	NHA 35	DOV 25	KAN 18	TAL 36	CLT 19	MAR 34	ATL 18	CAR 16	PHO 10	HOM 9	24th	3418
2003	Ricky Rudd			DAY 15	CAR 11	LVS 19	ATL 35	DAR 15	BRI 4	TEX 26	TAL 42	MAR 11	CAL 24	RCH 34	CLT 33	DOV 17	POC 37	MCH 43	SON 15	DAY 3	CHI 13	NHA 12	POC 39	IND 38	GLN 21	MCH 29	BRI 33	DAR 16	RCH 3	NHA 2	DOV 11	TAL 36	KAN 10	CLT 23	MAR 15	ATL 31	PHO 17	CAR 40	HOM 31	23rd	3521
2004				DAY 18	CAR 19	LVS 28	ATL 31	DAR 33	BRI 37	TEX 22	MAR 20	TAL 17	CAL 17	RCH 11	CLT 26	DOV 30	POC 19	MCH 12	SON 35	DAY 17	CHI 32	NHA 39	POC 12	IND 28	GLN 8	MCH 24	BRI 40	CAL 17	RCH 21	NHA 37	DOV 12	TAL 12	KAN 2	CLT 16	MAR 14	ATL 12	PHO 19	DAR 16	HOM 9	25th	3615
2005				DAY 24	CAL 41	LVS 37	ATL 33	BRI 25	MAR 7	TEX 8	PHO 34	TAL 30	DAR 13	RCH 11	CLT 35	DOV 40	POC 28	MCH 33	SON 2	DAY 13	CHI 7	NHA 23	POC 10	IND 41	GLN 16	MCH 19	BRI 4	CAL 9	RCH 38	NHA 20	DOV 12	TAL 18	KAN 9	CLT 9	MAR 11	ATL 17	TEX 13	PHO 20	HOM 37	21st	3667
2006	Ken Schrader			DAY 9	CAL 28	LVS 41	ATL 24	BRI 24	MAR 40	TEX 16	PHO 16	TAL 42	RCH 16	DAR 15	CLT 26	DOV 33	POC 30	MCH 42	SON 41	DAY 12	CHI 42	NHA 34	POC 15	IND 14	GLN 34	MCH 18	BRI 13	CAL 23	RCH 7	NHA 33	DOV 19	KAN 13	TAL 25	CLT 40	MAR 41	ATL 24	TEX 42	PHO 24	HOM 29	33rd	3049
2007				DAY 35	CAL 36		ATL 37	BRI 28	MAR 19	TEX 31	PHO 28	TAL DNQ	RCH DNQ	DAR 41																NHA 30	DOV 26	KAN 32	TAL 31							36th	2667
	Jon Wood					LVS 29
	Bill Elliott														CLT 38	DOV 35	POC 37	MCH 11	SON 19	NHA 34	DAY 24	CHI 28	IND 23	POC 18	GLN QL†	MCH 35	BRI 25	CAL 26	RCH 29					CLT 35	MAR 34	ATL 18	TEX 36	PHO 34	HOM 28
	Boris Said																								GLN 14
2008	Bill Elliott			DAY DNQ	CAL 26		ATL DNQ		MAR 34	TEX 34	PHO 31			DAR 30		DOV 33	POC 31	MCH 36				CHI 35	IND DNQ	POC 20			BRI 26		RCH 35	NHA 29		KAN 25		CLT 28	MAR 16	ATL 38	TEX 31	PHO 29	HOM 12	40th	2296
	Johnny Sauter					LVS DNQ
	Jeff Green							BRI DNQ
	Jon Wood											TAL 36	RCH DNQ		CLT DNQ						DAY 33												TAL 33
	Marcos Ambrose																		SON 42	NHA DNQ					GLN 3	MCH 43		CAL 32			DOV 32
2009	Bill Elliott			DAY 23	CAL	LVS	ATL 36	BRI	MAR	TEX 28	PHO	TAL	RCH	DAR	CLT 15	DOV	POC	MCH 16	SON	NHA	DAY	CHI 29	IND 26	POC	GLN	MCH 16	BRI					KAN 19	CAL	CLT 29	MAR	TAL	TEX 34	PHO	HOM 16	44th	1201
	David Gilliland																											ATL 19	RCH	NHA	DOV
2010	Bill Elliott			DAY 27	CAL	LVS	ATL 16	BRI	MAR	PHO	TEX 25	TAL	RCH	DAR	DOV	CLT 27	POC	MCH 29	SON	NHA	DAY	CHI 37	IND 18	POC	GLN	MCH 22	BRI	ATL 23	RCH	NHA	DOV	KAN 25	CAL	CLT 35	MAR	TAL			HOM 15	45th	1176
	Trevor Bayne																																				TEX 17	PHO
2011				DAY 1	PHO 40	LVS 20	BRI 34	CAL 30	MAR 35	TEX 17	TAL 40	RCH	DAR	DOV				MCH 16	SON	DAY 41	KEN	NHA	IND 30	POC	GLN	MCH 24	BRI	ATL	RCH	CHI 23	NHA	DOV	KAN	CLT 31	TAL 15	MAR	TEX 17	PHO	HOM 25	37th	347
	Ricky Stenhouse Jr.														CLT 11	KAN	POC
2012	Trevor Bayne			DAY 35	PHO	LVS 9	BRI	CAL	MAR	TEX 28	KAN	RCH	TAL 8	DAR	CLT 24	DOV	POC	MCH 43	SON	KEN	DAY 27	NHA	IND 17	POC	GLN	MCH 24	BRI	ATL 16	RCH	CHI 20	NHA	DOV	TAL 21	CLT 22	KAN 21	MAR	TEX 22	PHO	HOM 23	36th	346
2013				DAY 27	PHO	LVS 23	BRI	CAL	MAR	TEX 18	KAN	RCH	TAL 43	DAR	CLT 16	DOV	POC	MCH 15	SON	KEN	DAY 20	NHA	IND 28	POC	GLN	MCH 21	BRI	ATL	RCH	CHI	NHA	DOV	KAN	CLT	TAL 23	MAR	TEX 29	PHO	HOM 40	41st	226
2014				DAY 33	PHO	LVS 20	BRI	CAL	MAR	TEX 19	DAR	RCH	TAL 41	KAN	CLT 20	DOV	POC	MCH 19	SON	KEN	DAY 38	NHA	IND 43	POC	GLN	MCH 41	BRI	ATL	RCH	CHI	NHA	DOV	KAN	CLT	TAL 32	MAR	TEX 39	PHO	HOM 42	43rd	143
2015	Ryan Blaney			DAY 39	ATL	LVS 19	PHO	CAL	MAR	TEX 42	BRI	RCH	TAL 4	KAN	CLT 42	DOV	POC	MCH 24	SON	DAY DNQ	KEN DNQ	NHA 23	IND 12	POC	GLN	MCH 24	BRI 22	DAR 30	RCH	CHI DNQ	NHA	DOV	CLT 14	KAN 7	TAL 43	MAR	TEX 43	PHO	HOM 17	41st	300
2016				DAY 19	ATL 25	LVS 6	PHO 10	CAL 35	MAR 19	TEX 29	BRI 11	RCH 28	TAL 9	KAN 5	DOV 8	CLT 20	POC 10	MCH 17	SON 23	DAY 14	KEN 35	NHA 11	IND 36	POC 11	GLN 19	BRI 35	MCH 4	DAR 13	RCH 39	CHI 4	NHA 12	DOV 38	CLT 31	KAN 14	TAL 11	MAR 19	TEX 12	PHO 8	HOM 26	21st	812
2017				DAY 2	ATL 18	LVS 7	PHO 23	CAL 9	MAR 25	TEX 12*	BRI 33	RCH 36	TAL 39	KAN 4	CLT 24	DOV 32	POC 1	MCH 25	SON 9	DAY 26	KEN 10	NHA 19	IND 23	POC 30	GLN 8	MCH 15	BRI 10	DAR 31	RCH 18	CHI 11	NHA 9	DOV 23	CLT 8	TAL 18	KAN 3	MAR 8	TEX 6	PHO 17	HOM 29	9th	2305
2018	Paul Menard			DAY 6	ATL 17	LVS 9	PHO 36	CAL 19	MAR 13	TEX 30	BRI 13	RCH 24	TAL 30	DOV 34	KAN 6	CLT 14	POC 11	MCH 5	SON 26	CHI 13	DAY 28	KEN 11	NHA 17	POC 21	GLN 28	MCH 16	BRI 36	DAR 17	IND 9	LVS 10	RCH 22	CLT 33	DOV 16	TAL 9	KAN 32	MAR 22	TEX 13	PHO 29	HOM 25	19th	692
2019				DAY 29	ATL 14	LVS 15	PHO 17	CAL 20	MAR 15	TEX 19	BRI 6	RCH 10	TAL 16	DOV 17	KAN 24	CLT 14	POC 18	MCH 13	SON 22	CHI 21	DAY 16	KEN 11	NHA 13	POC 18	GLN 18	MCH 15	BRI 23	DAR 9	IND 10	LVS 14	RCH 27	CLT 16	DOV 12	TAL 16	KAN 18	MAR 21	TEX 20	PHO 12	HOM 17	19th	777
2020	Matt DiBenedetto			DAY 19	LVS 2	CAL 13	PHO 13	DAR 14	DAR 9	CLT 17	CLT 15	BRI 31	ATL 25	MAR 7	HOM 14	TAL 26	POC 13	POC 6	IND 19	KEN 3	TEX 17	KAN 36	NHA 6	MCH 15	MCH 7	DAY 15	DOV 20	DOV 17	DAY 12	DAR 21	RCH 17	BRI 19	LVS 2	TAL 21	CLT 22	KAN 12	TEX 8	MAR 10	PHO 8	13th	2249
2021				DAY 33	DAY 37	HOM 28	LVS 16	PHO 14	ATL 11	BRI 13	MAR 12	RCH 9	TAL 5	KAN 4	DAR 19	DOV 24	COA 23	CLT 18	SON 23	NSH 24	POC 32	POC 18	ROA 10	ATL 9	NHA 11	GLN 11	IND 5	MCH 6	DAY 25	DAR 23	RCH 18	BRI 10	LVS 12	TAL 35	CLT 6	TEX 13	KAN 23	MAR 15	PHO 12	18th	775
2022	Harrison Burton			DAY 39	CAL 34	LVS 16	PHO 29	ATL 25	COA 17	RCH 18	MAR 26	BRI 20	TAL 34	DOV 24	DAR 14	KAN 21	CLT 11	GTW 25	SON 28	NSH 25	ROA 22	ATL 10	NHA 26	POC 23	IND 3	MCH 32	RCH 25	GLN 28	DAY 19	DAR 21	KAN 32	BRI 16	TEX 18	TAL 36	ROV 28	LVS 26	HOM 19	MAR 11	PHO 19	29th	573
2023				DAY 26	CAL 15	LVS 26	PHO 35	ATL 34	COA 22	RCH 19	BRD 15	MAR 29	TAL 36	DOV 20	KAN 30	DAR 6	CLT 18	GTW 23	SON 27	NSH 21	CSC 30	ATL 28	NHA 20	POC 8	RCH 31	MCH 17	IRC 21	GLN 33	DAY 28	DAR 35	KAN 35	BRI 28	TEX 20	TAL 31	ROV 24	LVS 19	HOM 36	MAR 15	PHO 26	31st	452
2024				DAY 39	ATL 11	LVS 30	PHO 27	BRI 32	COA 30	RCH 34	MAR 33	TEX 28	TAL 10	DOV 26	KAN 36	DAR 22	CLT 32	GTW 31	SON 25	IOW 20	NHA 14	NSH 28	CSC 25	POC 31	IND 36	RCH 32	MCH 14	DAY 1	DAR 21	ATL 31	GLN 24	BRI 35	KAN 23	TAL 34	ROV 20	LVS 15	HOM 24	MAR 36	PHO 16	16th	2122
2025	Josh Berry			DAY	ATL	COA	PHO	LVS	HOM	MAR	DAR	BRI	TAL	TEX	KAN	CLT	NSH	MCH	MXC	POC	ATL	CSC	SON	DOV	IND	IOW	GLN	RCH	DAY	DAR	GTW	BRI	NHA	KAN	ROV	LVS	TAL	MAR	PHO

Footnotes

References

Further reading

• Hembree, Mike (September 18, 2012). "A Tree Grows In Stuart". Speed.com. Charlotte, North Carolina: Fox Sports.

External links

• Official website
• Wood Brothers Racing owner statistics at Racing-Reference