Nick Woodward
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Nick Woodward, nicknamed "Quik" Nick (born November 29, 1979 in Preston, Maryland
) is a former NASCAR
driver. He was a part-time fixture in the sport from 2001-2003. Woodward still races on the short tracks of the Eastern coast.
Craftsman Truck Series
Woodward debuted in 2001, when he drove the Long Brothers Racing Ford at O'Reilly Raceway Park. After qualifying 24th, Woodward stayed on the lead lap and ended up 11th place, just outside the top-10. He earned another top-20 finish the next outing at South Boston
. After starting 13th, Woodward finished that race 19th.
Woodward returned to the Long team in 2003, when he drove the #84 Twizzlers
Ford at South Boston. Once again, Woodward was solid. After started 23rd, Woodward found himself in the 14th position by the end of the day.
Busch Series
Woodward competed in two events in 2002 in this series, both for Jay Robinson Racing
. In his debut, which came at Dover
, Woodward qualified his way into the field with a 37th place lap. Despite having a wheel bearing let go, Woodward did end up 30th, gaining valuable experience. Woodward did end up finishing the race at Milwaukee
, but did not improve on his Dover effort as he finished 31st.
Preston, Maryland
Preston is a town in Caroline County, Maryland, United States. The population was 566 at the 2000 census. The ZIP code is 21655. The primary phone exchange is 673 and the area code is 410....
) is a former NASCAR
NASCAR
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is a family-owned and -operated business venture that sanctions and governs multiple auto racing sports events. It was founded by Bill France Sr. in 1947–48. As of 2009, the CEO for the company is Brian France, grandson of the late Bill France Sr...
driver. He was a part-time fixture in the sport from 2001-2003. Woodward still races on the short tracks of the Eastern coast.
Craftsman Truck SeriesCraftsman Truck SeriesThe NASCAR Camping World Truck Series is a pickup truck racing series owned and operated by the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing...
Woodward debuted in 2001, when he drove the Long Brothers Racing Ford at O'Reilly Raceway Park. After qualifying 24th, Woodward stayed on the lead lap and ended up 11th place, just outside the top-10. He earned another top-20 finish the next outing at South BostonSouth Boston Speedway
South Boston Speedway or "SoBo" is a short track located just outside South Boston, Virginia, U.S.A.. SoBo is located approximately sixty miles east of another area familiar to most NASCAR fans, Martinsville. It is owned by Mattco, Inc, the Mattioli family trust that owns Pocono Raceway, with...
. After starting 13th, Woodward finished that race 19th.
Woodward returned to the Long team in 2003, when he drove the #84 Twizzlers
Twizzlers
Twizzlers is a brand of red licorice candy in the United States and Canada. Twizzlers is the product of Y&S Candies, Inc., of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, now a subsidiary of The Hershey Company.-History:...
Ford at South Boston. Once again, Woodward was solid. After started 23rd, Woodward found himself in the 14th position by the end of the day.
Busch SeriesBusch SeriesThe NASCAR Nationwide Series is a stock car racing series owned and operated by the National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing. It is promoted as NASCAR's "minor league" circuit, and is a proving ground for drivers who wish to step up to the organization's "big leagues"; the Sprint Cup circuit...
Woodward competed in two events in 2002 in this series, both for Jay Robinson RacingJay Robinson Racing
Jay Robinson Racing is a racing team that competes in the NASCAR Nationwide Series. Currently, they field the #28 MAXelence Chevrolet Impala for Derrike Cope. Formed in 1995, they moved to the Nationwide Series in 2000, where they have attempted both full-time and part-time schedules.- Car #28...
. In his debut, which came at Dover
Dover International Speedway
Dover International Speedway is a NASCAR-sanctioned race track located in Dover, Delaware, owned by, and serving as the corporate headquarters of, Dover Motorsports, Inc. It is co-located with a harness racing track, Dover Downs, and shares the complex with Dover Downs Hotel & Casino...
, Woodward qualified his way into the field with a 37th place lap. Despite having a wheel bearing let go, Woodward did end up 30th, gaining valuable experience. Woodward did end up finishing the race at Milwaukee
Milwaukee Mile
The Milwaukee Mile is a -long oval race track in West Allis, Wisconsin that seats about 40,000 spectators. It operated as a dirt track until 1953. The track was paved in 1954....
, but did not improve on his Dover effort as he finished 31st.