Jon Wood News

Bires Still in for Wood:

Bires Still in for Wood:

June 27, 2007
Kelly Bires doesnt mind his race-by-race schedule as the relief driver in the #47 Clorox Ford. As long as hes needed, he will show up with helmet and enthusiasm in hand. Bires will continue his supporting role at this Saturdays Camping World 200 at New Hampshire International

Bires remains in the #47 Busch car for Wood:

Bires remains in the #47 Busch car for Wood:

June 20, 2007
Though Jon Wood is on the preliminary entry list in Wood Brothers/JTG Racing's #47 Ford for the AT&T 250 Busch Series race at the Milwaukee Mile, a team spokesman confirmed Kelly Bires would race the car. Wood has missed two races to deal with what the team is calling

Bires to continue to fill-in for Wood:

Bires to continue to fill-in for Wood:

June 11, 2007
Kelly Bires will continue to fill in as needed for Jon Wood in the Busch Series while Wood. [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

Wood’s Headaches Could Be Result of Prescription: UPDATE 2:

Wood’s Headaches Could Be Result of Prescription: UPDATE 2:

June 10, 2007
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

Bires subs for Wood at Nashville/Compton in #21:

Bires subs for Wood at Nashville/Compton in #21:

June 6, 2007
Driver Jon Wood missed last week's race at Dover, Del., when he fell ill after the first practice session. Wood apparently was misdiagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder and he had an adverse reaction to mediation to treat it, said his father and co-owner, Eddie

Wood sits out Busch race:

Wood sits out Busch race:

June 4, 2007
Jon Wood made it through just one Busch Series practice Friday in his #47 Ford before leaving the track. Mark Martin ran the car in the second practice, and Travis Kvapil drove it in the race. Wood's father, Wood Brothers/JTG Racing co-owner Eddie Wood, released the

Kvapil Could Fill in for Wood at Dover: UPDATE:

Kvapil Could Fill in for Wood at Dover: UPDATE:

June 2, 2007
Travis Kvapil likely will replace the ailing Jon Wood in the #47 Wood Brothers/JTG Racing car for the Dover 200 Busch Series race Saturday at Dover International Speedway. Wood, suffering from severe headaches, missed the second practice session Friday. Mark Martin

Hyder gets new gig, crew chief for Mayfield UPDATE:

Hyder gets new gig, crew chief for Mayfield UPDATE:

May 29, 2007
Crew chief David Hyder, fired from Michael Waltrip Racing last month, will return to the pit box next weekend at Dover International Speedway to guide the #36 Toyota driven by Jeremy Mayfield, Bill Davis Racing competition director Tommy Baldwin told ESPN.com Saturday

American Heroes Program Ready to Raise Awareness, Funds for U.S. Military Members and Their Families:

American Heroes Program Ready to Raise Awareness, Funds for U.S. Military Members and Their Families:

May 27, 2007
This weekend at the Coca-Cola 600, eight Nextel Cup drivers and two Busch drivers will lead all NASCAR fans in the American Heroes Memorial Day salute to the armed forces to kick off a nationwide effort to raise funds for military families in need. It is the largest

Fatback back as a crew chief UPDATE:

Fatback back as a crew chief UPDATE:

May 20, 2007
Bill Elliott will make his return to Nextel Cup racing with a proven winner atop his pit box.The Wood Brothers/JTG race has assigned veteran crew chief Michael "Fatback" McSwain to lead the crew that will prepare the #21 Ford for Elliott's debut with the Wood team

Elliott to the #21? UPDATE 2 confirmed/details:

Elliott to the #21? UPDATE 2 confirmed/details:

May 17, 2007
hearing 1988 Nextel Cup Champ, Bill Elliott, will drive the #21 Wood Brothers/JTG Ford for six races, not sure if that will start after the Nextel Open, which Jon Wood is scheduled to run or for the Coca-Cola 600 at Lowe's Motor Speedway on May 27th. Why Elliott? Bill

Wood to run the Nextel Open:

Wood to run the Nextel Open:

May 16, 2007
Jon Wood is slated to drive the #21 Motorcraft Ford this weekend in the Nextel Open, and hopes to earn the transfer spot into the prestigious All-Star Challenge. Wood debuted at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, where he started 41st and finished 29th in the #21 Air Force

Wood Visits Seymour Johnson Air Force Base:

Wood Visits Seymour Johnson Air Force Base:

May 11, 2007
#59-Jon Wood knows first hand, you're only as good as the rest of your teammates. Wood -- who normally works with a team of mechanics and pit crewmembers -- witnessed a different team in action on Wednesday morning as he was one of the celebrity guests at Seymour Johnson

Fatback and Wood Bros part ways? UPDATE 2 denied:

Fatback and Wood Bros part ways? UPDATE 2 denied:

May 9, 2007
hearing that Michael 'Fatback' McSwain, Race Director for the Wood Brothers/JTG Racing, has parted ways with the team.(5-3-2007) UPDATE: The rumor of Michael McSwain's departure from Wood Brothers/JTG Racing is untrue at this time.(Wood Brothers/JTG Racing)(5-3-2007

Ten Drivers Unite for American Heroes Memorial Day Tribute at LMS UPDATE:

Ten Drivers Unite for American Heroes Memorial Day Tribute at LMS UPDATE:

May 9, 2007
The stars of NASCAR will, on Tuesday, May 8th, announce the American Heroes Memorial Day Tribute and unveil the participants and paint schemes on in the spectacular salute set for Memorial Day weekend at Lowe's Motor Speedway. The program will raise funds for four