"Wood Brothers 75 Years: A Family Legacy" Exhibit Opens at NASCAR Hall of Fame
Presented by Motorcraft, new yearlong exhibit spotlights NASCAR’s longest-running team
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (May 23, 2025) – Wood Brothers Racing and the NASCAR Hall of Fame have partnered to debut a new exhibit, “Wood Brothers 75 Years: A Family Legacy.” The display, presented by Motorcraft, opens to the public today, Friday, May 23, in the Great Hall and will remain on view for one year.
The exhibit features 54 artifacts spanning the team’s 75-year history, including a trophy and a crew shirt from each of the eight decades in which the team has celebrated a race win. Five race cars are also on view, alongside three custom vehicles hand-built by Leonard Wood between 1947 and 2022. The exhibit includes 111 photographs and six 65-inch video monitors, plus a striking video wall made up of three connected panels that stretch 80 inches tall and 150 inches wide.
“Wood Brothers Racing is synonymous with NASCAR racing. Their 75 years of competition and 101 Cup Series victories have established them as one of the elite organizations in NASCAR history,” said NASCAR Hall of Fame Executive Director Winston Kelley. “Commonly referred to as ‘The Legendary Wood Brothers,’ this moniker is a tribute to their extensive contributions both on and off the racetrack, highlighted by their genuine humility and the unilateral respect they have garnered throughout the NASCAR industry and fan base.
“I continue to be amazed at how the entire family has worked so seamlessly and been supportive of one another through 75 years, over three generations, with a fourth generation coming along. This rich legacy is a testament to Wood Brothers founder Glenn Wood and his wife and family matriarch Bernece Wood. The NASCAR Hall of Fame is truly honored to be a part of celebrating this milestone in their family’s storied history.”
The Wood family worked closely with the NASCAR Hall of Fame staff to help curate the exhibit, selecting pieces that reflect both the personal and professional moments that have defined their journey.
“For our family, the NASCAR Hall of Fame has always meant so much to us, so to have an exhibit that tells our story in this space is truly special,” said team co-owners Eddie and Len Wood. “It’s humbling to look back at everything our parents and this team accomplished, and to know that fans will get to experience those memories here, alongside so many of the sport’s greats, means a lot to all of us.”
On Thursday evening, members of the Wood family, team personnel and close friends gathered for a private preview of the exhibit ahead of its public debut.
The yearlong display is part of the team’s broader 75th anniversary celebration, which includes special throwback schemes, digital content and more activities throughout the 2025 season.
For more information on the NASCAR Hall of Fame and to purchase tickets, visit nascarhall.com. For additional information on Wood Brothers Racing, visit woodbrothersracing.com.
About the NASCAR Hall of Fame
Located in Uptown Charlotte, North Carolina, the NASCAR Hall of Fame is an interactive, entertainment attraction honoring the history and heritage of NASCAR. The high-tech venue, designed to educate and entertain race fans and non-fans alike, includes artifacts, hands-on exhibits, a 278-person state-of-the-art theater, Hall of Honor, Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant and the NASCAR Hall of Fame Gear Shop. Opened on May 11, 2010, the NASCAR Hall of Fame is owned by the City of Charlotte, licensed by NASCAR and operated by the Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority. For more information, visit nascarhall.com.
About Motorcraft
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About Wood Brothers Racing
Founded in 1950 by Hall of Famer Glenn Wood in Stuart, Virginia, Wood Brothers Racing holds a special place in NASCAR history as the sport’s longest-running team. Over eight decades, the team has earned 101 victories in the NASCAR Cup Series, along with 120 poles, and remains proud of its longstanding relationship with Ford Motor Company, fielding only Ford products since its inception. Glenn’s brother, Leonard Wood, played a key role in shaping modern racing by developing the techniques behind today’s pit stops. With a rich legacy rooted in innovation and tradition, Wood Brothers Racing continues to honor its heritage while adapting for the future as it competes in NASCAR’s premier series with Josh Berry.