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1963 Replica Car Built by Leonard Wood on Display during Budweiser Speedweeks

1963 Daytona 500-Winning Replica Car Built by Leonard Wood to be on Display during Budweiser Speedweeks

No. 21 car with Tiny Lund behind the wheel in the 1963 Daytona 500.  Photo -  ISC Images and Archives
No. 21 car with Tiny Lund behind the wheel in the 1963 Daytona 500.
Photo – ISC Images and Archives

During Budweiser Speedweeks, fans will be able to take a special glimpse into the storied history of Wood Brothers Racing as a replica of the 1963 Daytona 500-winning car – the No. 21 Ford Galaxie driven by Tiny Lund — will be on display in the Sprint FANZONE. The replica car was constructed by Leonard Wood, who was recently inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame. Continue reading →

Eras Mesh During 2013 NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

NHOF Classof13 4C PRTsmBaker, Owens, Thomas, Wallace and Wood Officially Enshrined

Five legends of stock car auto racing were enshrined into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte, N.C., tonight during the Induction Ceremony held in the Crown Ballroom of the Charlotte Convention. Four were NASCAR pioneers, building the sport during its formative years; the other ushered it into modern times and its exploding popularity. Continue reading →