Jack Wood Bio
Jackson Ryan Wood, born on August 7, 2000, is an American professional stock car racing driver from Loomis, California. He last competed full-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, driving the No. 91 Chevrolet Silverado RST for McAnally–Hilgemann Racing, and part-time in the ARCA Menards Series West, driving the No. 16 Chevrolet SS for Bill McAnally Racing. Wood has built his career through the ARCA Menards Series ladder, the Truck Series, and family-supported programs on the West Coast.
Known in the garage simply as Jack Wood, he has developed a reputation as a steady and competitive driver across multiple NASCAR development series. His career path has taken him from short tracks in California to national series events at venues like Circuit of the Americas, Charlotte, Bristol, and Daytona.
Early Life and Background
Jackson Ryan Wood was born on August 7, 2000, in Loomis, California. He is the son of Don and Lisa Wood, and he grew up alongside a brother, Samuel, and a sister, Megan. His father, Don Wood, is described as a prominent businessman in the Loomis community, giving the family both local roots and the resources to support a young racing career.
Wood was introduced to motorsports through his family, which owned and operated a race team. From an early age, he spent time around short tracks in California, learning the basics of stock car racing. That family environment shaped his development and eventually led to a formal entry into NASCAR’s development ladder under the Velocity Racing banner.
Path to NASCAR
Wood began climbing the NASCAR ladder in 2019, competing part-time in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East. Driving for his family-owned Velocity Racing team, he ran the No. 78 car and gained valuable experience at some of the country’s most demanding short tracks and intermediate ovals. Across 2019 and 2020, he collected eight top-10 finishes and one top-5 result, signaling steady progress.
His breakthrough opportunity arrived on November 2, 2020, when it was announced that he would join GMS Racing in 2021. Wood was set to compete full-time in the ARCA Menards Series East and in the Sioux Chief Showdown races in the main ARCA Menards Series, taking over the No. 21 car from Sam Mayer and joining the Drivers Edge Development program. His plans shifted during the season, and he ultimately ran the main ARCA Menards Series schedule in 2021.
Jack Wood Career
Early Career (2019–2020)
Wood’s earliest national NASCAR exposure came through the K&N Pro Series East and the rebranded ARCA Menards Series West in 2020. Running his family’s No. 78 entry for Velocity Racing, he steadily built a résumé with eight top-10s and a top-5 across those two seasons. Those results showed consistency and prepared him for a step up to a higher-profile team.
The connections he built during those years caught the attention of GMS Racing, a Chevrolet powerhouse known for developing young talent. Wood’s combination of experience, family backing, and steady results made him a logical candidate to replace a champion in one of the team’s top development cars.
GMS Racing and ARCA Menards Series Breakthrough (2021–2022)
In 2021, Wood moved to GMS Racing’s No. 21 ARCA program and competed primarily on the main ARCA Menards Series schedule. The season included entries at short tracks, road courses, and superspeedways, providing a wide range of experience. Although he stepped away from the Toledo race to make his NASCAR Truck Series debut at Circuit of the Americas, the year laid the groundwork for a full-time Truck Series ride in 2022.
Wood stayed with GMS in 2022, running the full NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season in the No. 24 truck. The campaign gave him a full season of national-level experience, racing on ovals and road courses against established competitors. The consistency of running a complete schedule helped him sharpen his race craft at the Truck Series level.
Kyle Busch Motorsports and McAnally–Hilgemann Racing Era (2023–Present)
In 2023, Wood drove part-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series for Kyle Busch Motorsports, piloting the No. 51 truck in the team’s first year back with Chevrolet. He also returned to the ARCA Menards Series, sharing drives between Rev Racing and Pinnacle Racing Group across the main series, the East, and the West. That same year, on December 6, 2023, it was announced he would run a part-time Truck Series schedule with McAnally–Hilgemann Racing in the No. 91.
On December 17, 2024, McAnally–Hilgemann Racing confirmed that Wood would take over the No. 91 Chevrolet Silverado RST full-time for the 2025 Craftsman Truck Series season. He opened the year with a 24th-place finish at Daytona. On July 7, 2025, McAnally–Hilgemann Racing also announced Wood would drive the No. 16 in the ARCA Menards Series West race at Sonoma, extending his presence across both series.
Driving Style and Strengths
Wood’s background in family-owned short-track racing has shaped a versatile driving style. He has shown comfort on a mix of ovals and road courses, and his willingness to take on multiple series in a single season reflects a driver focused on seat time. Working with established teams like GMS Racing, Kyle Busch Motorsports, and McAnally–Hilgemann Racing has exposed him to high-level preparation and race strategy.
Notable Races and Milestones
Wood’s 2021 Truck Series debut at Circuit of the Americas marked his entry into NASCAR’s national series, and his full 2022 season with GMS Racing gave him his first complete Truck Series campaign. He has also competed at marquee venues like Bristol, Charlotte, and Phoenix, building a resume that spans the country’s most demanding tracks.
Jack Wood Family
Family Background and Racing Lineage
Wood comes from a close-knit family with deep roots in Loomis, California. His parents, Don and Lisa Wood, supported his early racing ambitions through their family-owned Velocity Racing team. His sister, Megan, competed on the Equestrian Team at Baylor University, and the family’s commitment to education led Don and Lisa Wood to establish the Don and Lisa Wood Family Trailblazers Endowed Scholarship Fund at Baylor in 2021.
Personal Life
Wood continues to be closely tied to his family and his hometown of Loomis, California. His brother, Samuel, and sister, Megan, remain part of his support system as he progresses through the national NASCAR ranks. The scholarship fund created in his family’s name reflects the Wood family’s broader commitment to community causes beyond racing.
2025 Season Performance
The 2025 season marks Jack Wood’s first full-time campaign with McAnally–Hilgemann Racing in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. Driving the No. 91 Chevrolet Silverado RST, he kicked off the year with a 24th-place finish at Daytona, the series’ most demanding superspeedway opener. The full-season schedule gives him a chance to build chemistry with his crew chief and chase consistent top finishes across the year.
Beyond the Truck Series, Wood added to his 2025 calendar when McAnally–Hilgemann Racing announced on July 7, 2025, that he would drive the No. 16 in the ARCA Menards Series West race at Sonoma. That double-duty approach mirrors the busy development years he logged earlier in his career and keeps him sharp on West Coast tracks.
Heading deeper into 2025, Wood’s focus is on turning seat time into results. With a competitive Chevrolet program and a full Truck Series slate ahead, his season storyline centers on consistency, playoff positioning, and continuing to grow as a national-level driver.