State Fair Speedway: Joe Wood Jr.'s success is on display

 
BY ELLIS GOODWIN
Published: May 15, 2009

Every week, there’s quite a few fans in the State Fair Speedway grandstand wearing red shirts with a yellow 71 painted on them.

Each time Joe Wood Jr. is announced before a race, the crimson clad fans cheer. Wood doesn’t know why he’s gained such a following — especially with the ladies — but the sprint car driver said he enjoys knowing people are behind him.

"I just respect...


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