Wood Brothers Racing president comments on team's prolonged struggles

It is no secret that the Wooden Brothers have struggled in NASCAR Cup Sequence competitors this 12 months. The historic staff fields the No. 21 Ford Mustang for driver Harrison Burton, who presently sits thirty third in factors of 34 full-time drivers. 

Jon Wooden, the President of Wooden Brothers Racing, was interviewed by NASCAR journalist Kelly Crandall on the “Racing Author’s Podcast” and mentioned the staff and its present struggles. 

Wooden was named the president of the staff in April, and when requested by Crandall about his new job, he gave an trustworthy reply. 

“Nicely, Sunday’s have not been too terribly enjoyable,” Wooden mentioned, referring to the staff’s lackluster efficiency.

“It is no secret that we’re not the place we anticipate to be, or wish to be by way of efficiency. That is irritating,” he added. “It is disappointing, it’s extremely irritating. I do know we’ll get higher. There isn’t any query about that. However it’s very onerous. Our efficiency is so not good, it is not a laughing matter.”

Wooden additionally provided some attention-grabbing, albeit imprecise, perception into the way forward for Wooden Brothers Racing. 

“Do I feel that is the place we’ll be this time subsequent 12 months? No. I feel we’ll be higher. However how we get there, we’ll have to attend and see. A few of the stuff, we’re engaged on. A few of the stuff, I in all probability should not speak about. A few of the stuff hasn’t but been realized.” 

Whereas Wooden did not provide any specifics, it is a chance that WBR switches drivers after the 2024 season. With 4 free brokers — Chase Briscoe, Josh Berry, Ryan Preece and Noah Gragson — all being obtainable on the finish of 2024, and rumors of Justin Haley leaving Rick Ware Racing, the staff would be capable to select their driver if Burton have been to depart. 

The way forward for the Wooden Brothers is up within the air, however one factor appears to be sure — Jon Wooden, and the remainder of the group, for that matter, is able to begin operating higher on Sunday’s.