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- Wood Brothers Racing Pit Crew Shirt, circa 1969 - Formed in 1950 in Stuart, Virginia, Wood Brothers Racing became the oldest active NASCAR team in 2009. What began as a weekend hobby for brothers Glen, Leonard, Delano, Clay, and Ray Lee Wood evolved into one of racing's most storied squads, noted for quick, rehearsed pit stops and exclusive use of Ford Motor Company cars -- most wearing the number 21.
- circa 1969
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Wood Brothers Racing Pit Crew Shirt, circa 1969
Formed in 1950 in Stuart, Virginia, Wood Brothers Racing became the oldest active NASCAR team in 2009. What began as a weekend hobby for brothers Glen, Leonard, Delano, Clay, and Ray Lee Wood evolved into one of racing's most storied squads, noted for quick, rehearsed pit stops and exclusive use of Ford Motor Company cars -- most wearing the number 21.
- "Wood Brothers' Drivers," Clip from Interview with Glen Wood, October 24, 2010 - Wood Brothers Racing is the oldest active team in NASCAR. While other early teams treated pit stops like leisurely breaks for the driver, the Woods serviced their cars in a fast, choreographed procedure that helped win races and soon became standard. The Henry Ford interviewed members of the Wood family in 2010 at the team's museum in Stuart, Virginia.
- October 24, 2010
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"Wood Brothers' Drivers," Clip from Interview with Glen Wood, October 24, 2010
Wood Brothers Racing is the oldest active team in NASCAR. While other early teams treated pit stops like leisurely breaks for the driver, the Woods serviced their cars in a fast, choreographed procedure that helped win races and soon became standard. The Henry Ford interviewed members of the Wood family in 2010 at the team's museum in Stuart, Virginia.
- ""Wood Brothers and Sister"," Clip from Interview with Kim Wood Hall, October 24, 2010 - Wood Brothers Racing is the oldest active team in NASCAR. While other early teams treated pit stops like leisurely breaks for the driver, the Woods serviced their cars in a fast, choreographed procedure that helped win races and soon became standard. The Henry Ford interviewed members of the Wood family in 2010 at the team's museum in Stuart, Virginia.
- October 24, 2010
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""Wood Brothers and Sister"," Clip from Interview with Kim Wood Hall, October 24, 2010
Wood Brothers Racing is the oldest active team in NASCAR. While other early teams treated pit stops like leisurely breaks for the driver, the Woods serviced their cars in a fast, choreographed procedure that helped win races and soon became standard. The Henry Ford interviewed members of the Wood family in 2010 at the team's museum in Stuart, Virginia.
- "Wood Brothers' Heritage: "That's Why It's Special"," Clip from Interview with Eddie Wood, October 24, 2010 - Wood Brothers Racing is the oldest active team in NASCAR. While other early teams treated pit stops like leisurely breaks for the driver, the Woods serviced their cars in a fast, choreographed procedure that helped win races and soon became standard. The Henry Ford interviewed members of the Wood family in 2010 at the team's museum in Stuart, Virginia.
- October 24, 2010
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"Wood Brothers' Heritage: "That's Why It's Special"," Clip from Interview with Eddie Wood, October 24, 2010
Wood Brothers Racing is the oldest active team in NASCAR. While other early teams treated pit stops like leisurely breaks for the driver, the Woods serviced their cars in a fast, choreographed procedure that helped win races and soon became standard. The Henry Ford interviewed members of the Wood family in 2010 at the team's museum in Stuart, Virginia.
- Wood Brothers - Formed in 1950, Wood Brothers Racing is the oldest active team in NASCAR. Its lightning-fast pit stops helped earn five wins at the Daytona 500 and made a lasting mark on stock car racing.
- March 08, 2022
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Wood Brothers
Formed in 1950, Wood Brothers Racing is the oldest active team in NASCAR. Its lightning-fast pit stops helped earn five wins at the Daytona 500 and made a lasting mark on stock car racing.
- 2011 Ford Fusion Stock Car, Driven by Trevor Bayne. On Loan from Wood Brothers Racing. - Formed in 1950, Wood Brothers Racing is the oldest active team in NASCAR. That legacy continued when Trevor Bayne drove #21 to victory at the 2011 Daytona 500. Wood Brothers is noted for quick, rehearsed pit stops and exclusive use of Ford Motor Company cars. Bayne, who turned 20 the day before the race, became the Daytona 500's youngest winner.
- 2011
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2011 Ford Fusion Stock Car, Driven by Trevor Bayne. On Loan from Wood Brothers Racing.
Formed in 1950, Wood Brothers Racing is the oldest active team in NASCAR. That legacy continued when Trevor Bayne drove #21 to victory at the 2011 Daytona 500. Wood Brothers is noted for quick, rehearsed pit stops and exclusive use of Ford Motor Company cars. Bayne, who turned 20 the day before the race, became the Daytona 500's youngest winner.
- Practice Makes Perfect - For Wood Brothers Racing founders Glen and Leonard Wood, innovation runs in the family. The brothers discuss teamwork, running a highly successful NASCAR team, and what it took to pioneer the modern pit stop.
- January 01, 2015
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Practice Makes Perfect
For Wood Brothers Racing founders Glen and Leonard Wood, innovation runs in the family. The brothers discuss teamwork, running a highly successful NASCAR team, and what it took to pioneer the modern pit stop.
- Daytona 500 Checkered Flag, 2011 - This checkered flag ended the 2011 Daytona 500 and gave Ford's racing program its 600th NASCAR Cup Series win. Trevor Bayne drove the winning #21 Ford Fusion for Wood Brothers Racing. The team, formed in 1950, is NASCAR's oldest and uses Ford Motor Company vehicles exclusively. Bayne signed the flag, as did Glen, Leonard, Len, and Eddie Wood.
- February 20, 2011
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Daytona 500 Checkered Flag, 2011
This checkered flag ended the 2011 Daytona 500 and gave Ford's racing program its 600th NASCAR Cup Series win. Trevor Bayne drove the winning #21 Ford Fusion for Wood Brothers Racing. The team, formed in 1950, is NASCAR's oldest and uses Ford Motor Company vehicles exclusively. Bayne signed the flag, as did Glen, Leonard, Len, and Eddie Wood.
- Oral History Interview with Members of the Wood Family, October 24, 2010--Photographs--Digital Images--Item 8 - Formed in Stuart, Virginia, in 1950, Wood Brothers Racing is the oldest active team in NASCAR. While other early teams treated pit stops like leisurely breaks for the driver, the Woods serviced their cars in a fast, choreographed procedure that helped win races and soon became standard. Curators from The Henry Ford interviewed members of the Wood family in 2010.
- October 24, 2010
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Oral History Interview with Members of the Wood Family, October 24, 2010--Photographs--Digital Images--Item 8
Formed in Stuart, Virginia, in 1950, Wood Brothers Racing is the oldest active team in NASCAR. While other early teams treated pit stops like leisurely breaks for the driver, the Woods serviced their cars in a fast, choreographed procedure that helped win races and soon became standard. Curators from The Henry Ford interviewed members of the Wood family in 2010.
- Oral History Interview with Members of the Wood Family, October 24, 2010--Photographs--Digital Images--Item 9 - Formed in Stuart, Virginia, in 1950, Wood Brothers Racing is the oldest active team in NASCAR. While other early teams treated pit stops like leisurely breaks for the driver, the Woods serviced their cars in a fast, choreographed procedure that helped win races and soon became standard. Curators from The Henry Ford interviewed members of the Wood family in 2010.
- October 24, 2010
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Oral History Interview with Members of the Wood Family, October 24, 2010--Photographs--Digital Images--Item 9
Formed in Stuart, Virginia, in 1950, Wood Brothers Racing is the oldest active team in NASCAR. While other early teams treated pit stops like leisurely breaks for the driver, the Woods serviced their cars in a fast, choreographed procedure that helped win races and soon became standard. Curators from The Henry Ford interviewed members of the Wood family in 2010.