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Leonard Earle Wood (born September 22, 1934) is an American former NASCAR crew chief, engine builder and co-founder of Wood Brothers Racing. [1] Considered the innovator of the modern pit stop, Wood's team is recognized as the first to record a 25-second four-tire pit stop in NASCAR history. [2]
He has been inducted in numerous motorsports halls of fame for his engine building skills in the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Pro Stock class. His innovations include drag racing's first kickout oil pans , Pro Stock strut -style front suspension , and dry sump oiling system, and cool cans, electric water pump fan, gas port pistons , and ...
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Apprenticeship, in addition to training once hired; some mechanics may take vocational or community college courses in certain areas such as heating and air conditioning, engine and transmission maintenance, and collision repair; further education and training could lead to becoming a supervisor or manager, or with a baccalaureate or graduate degree, an automotive engineer or design specialist.
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An adult-size midget in the 1940s and 1980s could reach 120 mph (190 km/h), while the single-cylinder 7 cu in (110 cc) quarter midget engine could make available a speed of 30 mph (48 km/h) in a rookie class (called novices), or one-quarter the speed of the adult car. Most of the competitive classes run speeds near 45 mph (72 km/h).
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