Wood Brothers Racing: Will Trevor Bayne’s Daytona Win Return the Wood’s To Glory

Wood Brothers Racing is back on top of a NASCAR world they helped build.It was certainly an improbable return to victory lane. NASCAR's oldest team now has the youngest Daytona 500 champion.20-year-old rookie Trevor Bayne took the checkered flag in Daytona, in just his second career Sprint Series start.Bayne crossed the finish line in his No. 21 red, white and blue Ford that was painted to tribute the Wood brothers glory days when Dave Pearson drove for them in the same number.Pearson drove for Wood Brothers racing during their most dominant stretch in the 70s. It was during that time that they are credited with pioneering the modern speed driven pit-stop.For the Wood brother's team the victory, their 98th, has been a long time coming. Thei...

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