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The Dale Jr. Download

Running on Tradition: Jon Wood’s Fight to Keep the Wood Brothers Alive

The Dale Jr. Download

Dirty Mo Media & SiriusXM

Sports

58.4K Ratings

🗓️ 9 December 2024

⏱️ 50 minutes

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Summary

In this week’s episode of Business of Motorsports, Kelley Earnhardt Miller sits down with Jon Wood, President and Co-Owner of Wood Brothers Racing, for an insightful conversation. Jon reflects on his journey within the family business, discussing the pressures he’s faced, the challenges he’s overcome, and the lessons learned along the way. Explore the inner workings of one of NASCAR’s most iconic teams as Jon shares the complexities of managing day-to-day operations and navigating the unique dynamics of a family-run organization. From balancing sibling and parent-child relationships to forging partnerships with industry leaders like Ford and Penske, Jon highlights how these connections have been pivotal to the Wood Brothers’ long-standing success. Jon adds an engaging twist by shifting the focus to Kelley, asking for her perspective on managing JR Motorsports alongside Dale Jr., and she shares her insights into the family dynamics of leading the organization. This episode delivers a thoughtful look at the intersection of business, family, and motorsports—don’t miss it!

Transcript

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0:00.0

The following is a production of Dirty Mo Media.

0:07.0

Welcome to the business of motorsports.

0:09.8

It is yours truly, Kelly Earnhardt Miller.

0:12.5

You know, one thing that I really hope that this series does is open up people's horizons.

0:18.9

I got in a lot of trouble and I got challenge luck.

0:21.6

I don't know why you're coming here, you don't trust us.

0:23.6

I said, no, it's not I don't trust you.

0:25.6

I'm running a business.

0:27.6

A lot of people kind of feel like, well, we're never getting back to where we were.

0:31.6

Why did we ever get to where we were?

0:33.6

There's so much more involved in decision. I mean, I want to rip somebody's head off every day.

0:41.3

I say yes to me.

0:43.3

Oh, you say yes on the phone.

0:44.3

Well, he made me say.

0:50.3

All right, welcome to Business of Motorsports here in the Dirty Moe studio.

0:56.8

I'm super excited today for my guest, John Wood, who is the president of the Wood Brothers.

1:04.3

And, Lord, I mean, 75 years next year for the Wood brothers.

1:12.1

Obviously, we've both grown up in the sport.

1:15.6

Just really excited to have you on today.

1:18.2

Today, how's it going?

1:20.6

Well, it could be better.

1:23.5

Like I talked a minute ago, I'm in Pigeon Forge.

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