Leonard Wood (racing)

Leonard Wood
Born
Leonard Earle Wood

(1934-09-22) September 22, 1934 (age 90)
Stuart, Virginia, U.S.
Occupation(s)Crew chief, engine builder
OrganizationWood Brothers Racing

Leonard Earle Wood (born September 22, 1934) is a former NASCAR crew chief, engine builder and co-founder of Wood Brothers Racing.[1] Considered the innovator of the modern pit stop, Wood's team is recognized as the first to record a 25-second four-tire pit stop in NASCAR history.[2] During his tenure as crew chief, the Wood team won 96 races with 117 poles clinched.[3]

  1. ^ Aumann, Mark (2012-01-10). "Wood's impact on NASCAR felt to this day". NASCAR. Retrieved 2012-12-20.
  2. ^ "Leonard Wood leads new NASCAR Hall class". The Roanoke Times. 2012-05-24. Archived from the original on 2013-02-01. Retrieved 2012-12-20.
  3. ^ "Wood could do anything with a race car". NASCAR. 2013-01-09. Retrieved 2013-03-31.