Jon Wood News

Original Wood Brothers Purolator Mercury on Display:

Original Wood Brothers Purolator Mercury on Display:

March 27, 2008
The Wood Brothers Racing original 1971 #21 Purolator Mercury driven by David Pearson has been brought home to Stuart, Virginia where it will be on display at the Wood Brothers Racing museum beginning this week. The legendary race car is in fact, the same machine that

Barnhill Group back with Wood at Atlanta:

Barnhill Group back with Wood at Atlanta:

March 5, 2008
Jon Wood, driver of the Wood Brothers Racing #21 Ford will be sporting The Barnhill Group, Inc. colors this weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway with optimistic views that this is the weekend their luck is going to change. The team spent the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series

Wood skips Vegas, Sauter to run #21:

Wood skips Vegas, Sauter to run #21:

February 27, 2008
Jon Wood told Mike Bagley and David Poole this morning on "The Morning Drive" (Sirius NASCAR Radio 128) that he will step aside for this weekend's Sprint Cup UAW Dodge 400 at Las Vegas. Jon feels he is not ready to drive his family's car this weekend due to lack of

Elliott to retire for good at end of 2008:

Elliott to retire for good at end of 2008:

February 15, 2008
After 33 years on the NASCAR trail, Dawsonville's Bill Elliott is ready to head down another path. #21-Elliott, who did not finish high enough in Thursday's 150-mile qualifier to start Sunday's Daytona 500, said 2008 will be his last year as a Sprint Cup driver. "I

Jon Wood appears in Air Force driving safety video:

Jon Wood appears in Air Force driving safety video:

February 1, 2008
The Sprint Cup Series driver of the Air Force-sponsored #21 Ford recently appeared in a public service announcement video on driving safety. In the 1.5 minute production, Jon Wood emphasizes the use of seat belts, observing speed limits, and not driving after drinking

Jon Wood appears in Air Force driving safety video:

Jon Wood appears in Air Force driving safety video:

February 1, 2008
The Sprint Cup Series driver of the Air Force-sponsored #21 Ford recently appeared in a public service announcement video on driving safety. In the 1.5 minute production, Jon Wood emphasizes the use of seat belts, observing speed limits, and not driving after drinking

Wood Brothers Racing partners with The Barnhill Group:

Wood Brothers Racing partners with The Barnhill Group:

January 30, 2008
Wood Brothers Racing is proud to announce it's partnership with The Barnhill Group, LLC as a primary sponsor of the #21 for the Craftsman Truck for eight races commencing in February at Daytona International Speedway. Jon Wood, third generation driver for Wood Brothers

Las Vegas Speeds Day 1 PM:

Las Vegas Speeds Day 1 PM:

January 28, 2008
74 cars tested in the afternoon session on Day 1 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, with #18-Kyle Busch being the fastest of the day at 183.580mph [getting closer to the track record of #9-Kahne set in 2007 at 184.856mph]. #20B-Tony Stewart was 2nd [and 3rd in thr #20A],

Elliott to run the #21 at Daytona..after that? UPDATE 2 17 races:

Elliott to run the #21 at Daytona..after that? UPDATE 2 17 races:

January 22, 2008
Wood Brothers Racing is set to announce driver and sponsor information regarding their #21 Sprint Cup entry for the 2008 Daytona Speedweeks events. Veteran driver Bill Elliott has agreed to once again serve as the driver of the #21 Ford Fusion in this year's opening

Lagasse signs truck deal? UPDATE 2 Wood Bros/JTG split stock-car operation; Lagasse to #20:

Lagasse signs truck deal? UPDATE 2 Wood Bros/JTG split stock-car operation; Lagasse to #20:

January 13, 2008
Hearing that Scott Lagasse Jr. has signed a contract to drive full time in the Craftsman Truck Series in 2008. The official announcement is expected shortly after the New Year.(12-31-2007) UPDATE: Hearing that the deal for Scott Lagasse is with Wood Bros/JTG Racing

Wood Brothers, JTG Split Stock-Car Operation:

Wood Brothers, JTG Split Stock-Car Operation:

January 13, 2008
Wood Brothers Racing and JTG Racing have changed their business model, but the two are still working together in a marketing and technological partnership, JTG Racing owner Tad Geschickter said Saturday afternoon. Geschickter will still be responsible for finding sponsorships

Familiar names to share #21 ride in 2008:

Familiar names to share #21 ride in 2008:

January 11, 2008
Wood Brothers Racing is proud to announce the United States Air Force will not only be the primary sponsor for nine Sprint Cup Series races in 2008, but will also play a role in the Wood Brothers' upcoming campaign in the Craftsman Truck Series as an associate sponsor

Air Force returns to the #21 in 2008, Wood to drive:

Air Force returns to the #21 in 2008, Wood to drive:

January 11, 2008
Wood Brothers Racing announced the United States Air Force will not only be the primary sponsor for nine Sprint Cup Series races in 2008, but will also play a role in the Wood Brothers' upcoming campaign in the Craftsman Truck Series as an associate sponsor. The United

KHI announces sponsor of #2; Ernie Cope as crew chief:

KHI announces sponsor of #2; Ernie Cope as crew chief:

January 10, 2008
Kevin Harvick Inc. has announced a new partnership with American Commercial Lines (ACL), a leader in the marine transportation and manufacturing business. ACL will join KHI as primary sponsor of three-time Truck Series champion Jack Sprague's #2 Chevy for the 2008

Wood to make 100th start at Texas:

Wood to make 100th start at Texas:

October 29, 2007
#21-Jon Wood is set to make his 100th start this weekend. Friday night's Silverado 350 at the Texas Motor Speedway is significant because Wood will become only the 13th driver in series history with at least 100 career starts.(Wood Bros/JTG Racing PR)(10-29-2007)