Jon Wood News

Wood steps aside at Atlanta; Martin in:

Wood steps aside at Atlanta; Martin in:

October 22, 2007
Jon Wood will step aside for next Saturday's Easy Care Vehicle Service Contracts 200 at the Atlanta Motor Speedway so racing legend Mark Martin can make his final start of the 2007 season for Wood Brothers/JTG Racing. Wood will return to the #21 Ford for the final

Sad news:

Sad news:

October 3, 2007
The entire Wood Brothers/JTG race team was saddened to learn of the passing of 16-year old Brandon Elam, a resident of Union County in North Carolina. Two weeks ago, the #21 Wood Brothers/JTG Craftsman Truck Series entry at Las Vegas Motor Speedway carried a set of

Ramblings – Kansas

Ramblings – Kansas

September 28, 2007
Jimmie Johnson took the Bud Pole today at Kansas Speedway for Sunday's Lifelock 400 with a time of 30.846 (175.063 mph) for his second top-spot in a row and 3rd of the season. This was career pole #12 for the Lowe's Chevy driver. He'll be joined on the front-row by

Schrader back in the #21 at Kansas:

Schrader back in the #21 at Kansas:

September 25, 2007
Due to a last minute lineup change, Ken Schrader will once again be back behind the wheel of the #21 Little Debbie Ford for the third straight week this weekend at Kansas Speedway, as the Wood Brothers/JTG team loads up for the Lifelock 400. The Wood Brothers/JTG team

Wood returning to Cup competition at Kansas: UPDATE: Car #47:

Wood returning to Cup competition at Kansas: UPDATE: Car #47:

September 23, 2007
Jon Wood is scheduled to return to the NextelCup ranks for the Sept. 30 race at Kansas Speedway. Wood has been competing for the team in the Craftsman Truck Series, but will make his return to the Cup series for this event. Wood drove for the Wood Brothers in the #

Multiple drivers in #21 in 2008, Air Force returns UPDATE:

Multiple drivers in #21 in 2008, Air Force returns UPDATE:

September 23, 2007
Officials with Wood Brothers/JTG Racing are finalizing their Cup sponsor and driver lineup for next season. More than one driver will race the #21 Ford. Jon Wood appears set to compete in races with Air Force as sponsor.(Roanoke Times)(9-22-2007) UPDATE: ABC's Dr.

Wood returning to Cup at Kansas UPDATE 2: in the #47:

Wood returning to Cup at Kansas UPDATE 2: in the #47:

September 23, 2007
Jon Wood is scheduled to return to the NASCAR Nextel Cup ranks for the Sept. 30 race at Kansas Speedway. Wood has been competing for the team in the Craftsman Truck Series, but will make his return to the Cup series for this event. Wood drove for the Wood Brothers

Wood Bros/JTG #21 Truck to carry tribute decals:

Wood Bros/JTG #21 Truck to carry tribute decals:

September 11, 2007
The #21 Wood Brothers/JTG race team has announced that Jon Wood's Craftsman Truck Series entry at New Hampshire International Speedway will carry tribute decals in honor of a sick young man named Brandon Elam. Elam suffered from a brain tumor, which the doctors removed

Elliott to stay in the #21 for near future, Wood to stay in CTS:

Elliott to stay in the #21 for near future, Wood to stay in CTS:

August 19, 2007
Wood Brothers Racing team co-owner Eddie Wood said Saturday that for the near future, Bill Elliott will remain behind the wheel of the team's #21 Ford Nextel Cup car and that his son, Jon Wood, will finish out the season in its Craftsman Truck Series entry. Elliott

Wood fine after car accident:

Wood fine after car accident:

July 31, 2007
Wood Brothers/JTG driver Jon Wood [#21] was treated and released from a local hospital this morning following a single vehicle accident on his way to work. Wood's pickup truck has a modified suspension system with pneumatic air bags on the chassis. Eyewitnesses reported

Jon Wood OK after car accident:

Jon Wood OK after car accident:

July 31, 2007
Wood Brothers/JTG driver Jon Wood was treated and released from a local hospital this morning following a single vehicle accident on his way to work. Wood's pickup truck has a modified suspension system with pneumatic air bags on the chassis. Eyewitnesses reported

Wood anxious to get to Kentucky truck race:

Wood anxious to get to Kentucky truck race:

July 10, 2007
Jon Wood has never felt better. He's rested, he's strong and he's eager to drive the #21 Ford F-150 for Wood Brothers/JTG Racing this Saturday night at the Kentucky Speedway. Wood took some time off after suffering an adverse reaction to prescribed medication. He couldn

Jon Wood to Return at Daytona: UPDATE 2: Wood not returning yet:

Jon Wood to Return at Daytona: UPDATE 2: Wood not returning yet:

June 30, 2007
ESPN pit reporter Dave Burns will have the first sit-down interview [Saturday on the pre-race show] with Jon Wood, son of legendary owner Ed Wood, who is set to return to the #47 next Friday at Daytona. Wood has been absent from the Busch Series for more than a month

Bires still in for Wood: UPDATE: Wood returning to trucks:

Bires still in for Wood: UPDATE: Wood returning to trucks:

June 30, 2007
Kelly Bires doesn't mind his race-by-race schedule as the relief driver in the #47 Clorox Ford. As long as he's needed, he will show up with helmet - and enthusiasm - in hand. Bires will continue his supporting role at this Saturday's Camping World 200 at New Hampshire

NASCAR Countdown: ESPN on ABC Busch Series Highlights from New Hampshire International Speedway:

NASCAR Countdown: ESPN on ABC Busch Series Highlights from New Hampshire International Speedway:

June 28, 2007
ESPN on ABCs NASCAR Countdown will have a live preview at 2:30 p.m. ET Saturday of the Busch Series Camping World 200 presented by RV.com at New Hampshire International Speedway. Brent Musburger will host NASCAR Countdown from the ESPN Pit Studio, while Tim Brewer