A.J. Foyt on the passing of Glen Wood

Foyt winning Daytona in 1972 with the Wood Brothers

“Glen Wood was a good friend and one of my favorite people in NASCAR along with his brother Leonard. I never had as much fun down there as I did driving for the Wood Brothers. Their cars were unbelievable to drive. They pioneered the quick pit stops and were part of the reason Jimmy Clark won the Indianapolis 500 because they pitted him. Their team was the kingpin of stock car racing and I felt honored to be driving for them. My thoughts are with Leonard, Eddie and Len and the entire Wood family." – A.J. Foyt

Foyt drove in 13 races for the Wood Brothers during 1971-72. Together they won seven poles and four races including the 1972 Daytona 500. Foyt finished in the top three an additional four times.