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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.
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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 |
