Eddie Wood said son Jon Wood might be experiencing adverse reactions to prescribed medications, resulting in the headaches that forced him out of the car for the Dover 200 Busch Series event Saturday. “Jon Wood got out of his car on Friday following Busch Series practice by his own choice due to headaches and not feeling well,” Eddie Wood said in a statement released by the team. “He is presently being evaluated by doctors for these symptoms. “It is believed at this time that he has been misdiagnosed with attention deficit disorder and is experiencing adverse reactions to the prescribed medications.”(SceneDaily.com)(6-3-2007)
UPDATE: While Jon Wood recovers, team development driver Kelly Bires will be behind the wheel of the Clorox/American Red Cross Ford. Bires has been driving the team’s Craftsman Truck Series Entry. According to crew chief Scott Zippadelli, “The important thing for Jon is to feel better. Theres no timetable, no hurry to make that happen. Well take it race-by-race and go from there.”(Wood Bros. / JTG Racing PR)(6-4-2007)
UPDATE 2: Woods status remains race-by-race. Bires will continue to fill in as needed.(Wood Brothers / JTP Racing PR)(6-10-2007)
