109. Jon Wood: I Always Had To Overcome Fear

Jon Wood (6:49) comes from a legendary lineage, his last name synonymous with racing in the state of Virginia. His grandfather and father forged one of the most successful racing teams of all time, and he, himself, was on a path to become a legendary racer. His career took a different trajectory and he now continues his work in the family business as the Senior Vice President of Wood Brothers Racing. But there’s a whole lot more to him than that. Hear his story: how he came through the ranks as a driver to become a Truck Series winner and why he stopped racing. We discuss regrets, struggles, and triumphs in an open and honest interview with Jon that will open your eyes to a man some might only know as the voice behind the @woodbrothers21 Twitter account.

In our Commonwealth Closer, we discuss Randy Hallman’s Racing Virginia SRX Series idea, and what tracks in The Commonwealth would be perfect for the series to pay a visit.