Latest Wood Brothers Racing News
Dale Earnhardt Jr’s Former Mentee Could Be Cooking a Recipe for Disaster With Rookie Crew Chief at the Helm
Oct 31, 2024
NASCAR Fans Predict Tony Stewart’s Rookie to ‘Disappoint’ in 2025 Despite Roger Penske’s Backing
Oct 31, 2024
Josh Berry’s Future Partner Still Uncertain As Wood Brothers Racing Runs Beta Test With Former Penske Man
Oct 26, 2024
Carl Edwards Confesses ‘Falling in Love’ With NASCAR After Harrison Burton’s Tear-Jerking Daytona Glory
Sep 30, 2024
NASCAR Fans Get Sarcastic Over ‘Undeserving’ Harrison Burton’s Playoff Misery Amid Ford’s Betrayal
Sep 22, 2024
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NASCAR Fans Warn Harrison Burton Against Succeeding Hailie Deegan’s ‘Cursed’ Xfinity Seat
After losing his Cup Series ride at Wood Brothers Racing, Harrison Burton will head back to Xfinity Series with AM Racing in 2025.
Brad Keselowski Assures Playoff Rookie Harrison Burton of His NASCAR Reputation With 4-Word Reminder
Harrison Burton's shocking playoff leap sparks debate, but fellow drivers, including Brad Keselowski, are rallying behind him.
Cup Star Slyly Shifts Blame on Bubba Wallace Amidst Refusal to Call Out Names for Atlanta’s Big One
The Wood Brothers start had planned to sustain through the Atlanta race but ended up running into Bubba Wallace.
NASCAR Cup Series Star Refuses to Back Down From Playoff Challenge Despite Racing Community’s Harsh Verdict
The last couple of NASCAR races have been hugely unpredictable, giving fans unexpected race winners, and one of them won't back down easily.
Out of Seat Harrison Burton Could Potentially Buy a Chance in the 2025 Season With His Daytona Win
NASCAR is finally starting its 2024 playoffs. It has an unexpected participant this time, Harrison Burton, who might have found a new ride!
“No Doubt About It”: Denny Hamlin Predicts Wild Playoffs Up Ahead as Chase Briscoe Becomes the Last to Take the Spot
The playoffs just got wild according to Denny Hamlin after the Darlington race adds Chase Briscoe to the top 16.
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Harrison Burton Publicly Flaunts Unfazed Attitude Despite Controversial Playoff Spot
Is Harrison Burton's playoff spot deserved after a controversial win at Daytona? Here's what he had to say.
Kyle Busch Defends NASCAR Underdog who Got Reprimanded by Chevrolet for Stealing Daytona Win
Kyle Busch frees the young racing prodigy from the blame of pushing Harrison Burton in the final lap at Daytona thus ensuring Busch's defeat.
Kevin Harvick Left in Awe of Harrison Burton Ending Wood Brothers’ Centurion Wait
Kevin Harvick thinks that Harrison Burton was unfortunate through his initial years of the Cup but has made an epic exit from Wood Brothers.
Jeff Burton Urges NASCAR’s Future to Steer Clear of Teams’ Underlying Favoritism With 6-Word Demand
Harrison Burton’s Daytona win over Kyle Busch highlights NASCAR’s unpredictability, as noted by his father, Jeff Burton.
Jimmie Johnson’s Ace Demands Patience From NASCAR Community Amid Unending Racing Struggles
Erik Jones reveals the efforts that Legacy Motor Club is putting to get to the glory and how long is it going to take to get there.
Jeff Burton Left Teary-Eyed By NASCAR Community Embracing Son Harrison’s Daytona Glory
Jeff Burton thinks that his son has made a mark in the garage which could be seen through all the wishes he received after his race victory.
Dale Jr Shockingly Defends NASCAR’s System Profiting $2+ Million for Harrison Burton & Co
Harrison Burton’s playoff-clinching win at Daytona sparks debate on Dale Jr's podcast as critics weigh the fairness of his leap to top 16.
Jeff Burton Admits Having to ‘Shut the Hell Up’ Despite No Sugarcoating Son Harrison’s NASCAR Struggles
NASCAR legend Jeff Burton shed light on the unique approach he had with his son Harrison to getting him to overturn his misfortunes.
“They Don’t Dominate”: Dale Earnhardt Jr Claims Joe Gibbs & Co’s Inability Behind Harrison Burton’s Unfulfilled Potential
Dale Earnhardt Jr. speculates that the lack of results seen from Harrison Burton might have something to do with Joe Gibbs' cars.
“Needs To Be Put Down” – Fans Left Frustrated After Kevin Harvick Sells Out NASCAR for Favoring Entertainment Over Fair Racing
The NASCAR community sides with Kevin Harvick as the latter bashes the NASCAR playoff system prioritizing entertainment.
NASCAR Underdog Defying Orders to Crush Kyle Busch’s Daytona Dream Triggers Chevrolet’s Fury
Parker Retzlaff's controversial push helps Harrison Burton beat Kyle Busch at Daytona but backfires for him as Chevolett steps in.
Harrison Burton “Closer” to NASCAR Demotion Amid Rumors of Succeeding Hailie Deegan
Harrison Burton's playoff run fuels talk of a 2025 Xfinity switch, eyeing Hailie Deegan's former AM Racing seat.
Wood Brothers President Confesses to “Just Surviving Things” Days After Harrison Burton’s ‘Different’ Run
Harrison Burton flipped the drab narrative for Wood Brothers Racing as the team president reveals the harsh times they faced.
“That Is the Reality”: Chase Elliott Defends Harrison Burton Against NASCAR Community’s ‘Unfair’ Hatred
Hendrick Motorsports star believes criticism against Harrison Burton were unfair after his maiden Cup Series at Daytona last Saturday.
Kevin Harvick Declares a Bold 6-Word Prophecy on Kyle Busch’s ‘Cinderella Story’
Kevin Harvick teases a dramatic playoff comeback for Kyle Busch, suggesting a Cinderella finish despite a tough season.
Bubba Wallace’s Insider Gives a Sad Reality Check About Their Playoff Hopes After Harrison Burton Bursts the Bubble Open
After Harrison Burton's victory at Daytona, Bubba Wallace's fortunes hang in the balance, as his crew chief wearily admits.
Denny Hamlin Urges NASCAR to Hold On To NBC’s IndyCar Transfer With Bold 6-Word Verdict
Denny Hamlin was one of those electrified fans during the last lap at Daytona and made a bold claim to NASCAR accordingly.
“Has Kyle Busch Never Watched Joey Logano?”: Blunt Kyle Petty Brutally Blasts Rowdy’s Superspeedway Incompetence at Daytona
Kyle Busch's 2024 drought continues at Daytona. Kyle Petty slams his superspeedway prowess, and brings up Joey Logano and Brad Keselowski.
“As Much as He Hated..”: Bubba Wallace’s Unexpected Acceptance of Daytona Shocker Left Harrison Burton in Awe
Harrison Burton declares his admiration after his recent as Bubba Wallace and others acknowledge the prestigious victory and its value.
Denny Hamlin Objects NASCAR’s ‘Hard to Swallow’ Stance That Earned Harrison Burton & Co “Millions of Dollars”
Harrison Burton’s surprise Daytona win sparks debate as Denny Hamlin critiques NASCAR's playoff system on his podcast.
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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - OCTOBER 28: Matt DiBenedetto, driver of the #21 Menards/Richmond Ford, drives during the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 500 at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
Wood Brothers Racing: 2021 Latest News, Stats, Schedule, Drivers
The Wood Brothers Racing is an American stock vehicle racing group that contends in the NASCAR Cup Series at present. Glen and Leonard Wood founded the team in 1950. Further from 2006 to 2008, the team merged with JTG Racing.
The Wood Brothers Racing is the oldest operating team in the field, running from 1950. Further, they have built a matured relationship with the Ford Motor Company, along with the use of No. 21 in their vehicles. Currently, the team is in association with Team Penske for technical terms.
The team has experienced a turnover of $30 million in its entire period of existence in the motorsport realm.
Achievements
Starting in 2020, the team contends in the Cup Series, basically. However, it ran in the Craftsman Truck Series for a short period too.
The team stepped foot for the Cup Series in 1953, and marked its arrival in the Craftsman Truck Series in 2006. Subsequently, the team has competed in 1692 races - 1615 races in the Cup Series and 77 races in the Craftsman Truck Series.
The team has aced 99 races over the course of its existence in the Cup Series. Further, it achieved 120 pole positions, 119 in the Cup Series, and 1 at the Craftsman Truck Series.
Drivers
The current lineup of Wood Brothers Racing fields the No. 21 for Matt DiBenedetto.
Wood Brothers Racing: Quick Facts
| OWNERS | Leonard Wood Glen Wood |
| SERIES | NASCAR Cup Series |
| BASE | Stuart, Virginia Mooresville, North Carolina |
| RACE DRIVERS | 21. Matt DiBenedetto |
| SPONSORS | 21. Motorcraft/Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center, Menards (Quaker State, FVP Batteries, Richmond Water Heaters, Moen, Knauf Insulation, Red Kap, Dutch Boy Paint, Monster Energy, Duracell, Tuscany Faucets, Wrangler), Reese/Draw Tite, NewFordTech.com |
| MANUFACTURER | Ford |
| FOUNDED | 1950 |
| LATEST RACE | Cup Series: 2020 Season Finale 500 (Phoenix) |
| RACE VICTORIES | 99 |
| POLE POSITION | 120 |
