Carson Woods Jr. first became interested in racing while attending an event at the Orange Show Speedway. That was all it took to catch the racing bug. It was not long until the Woods family had a new hobby, racing!
Many racers have a long family history of racing but the Woods family managed to do it all from scratch, beginning with a Pony Stock they successfully competed for and won Rookie-of-the Year honors at OSS.
Continuing to pursue the dream, Woods now competes in the highly competitive NASCAR Featherlite Southwest Series. With car counts of 40-50 at any given event, making the field for one of these races is a race of it's own. At times there are more cars attempting to qualify for fewer starting spots in a SW series event than you will see in the highly touted mother of all NASCAR Racing, the Winston Cup.
And the challenge provided by the friendly rivalry of the series is what Woods enjoys most saying, "I enjoy the competition".
Fans can meet Carson Woods Jr. and his family after the Coors Light 125. This is your chance to talk to a family that is following a dream. Thinking of doing the same? They just might be able to give you some tips.
RacingWest: Have you finished your taxes yet?
Carson Woods Jr.: Yes, I had them done and I plan on paying some bills!!
RW: How did you get started in racing?
CW: My family and myself were at the Orange Show Speedway being a spectator, when my dad looked at me and said "let's build a stock pony and start racing" So, by the beginning of the season 1994 I was driving my own race car, and by the end of the season I was "Rookie Of The Year!" Since then we have continued to race and move up and here we are in SWS!
RW: What do you enjoy most about Mesa Marin Raceway?
CW: The banking of the corners.
RW: What is the key to passing at Mesa Marin Raceway?
CW: To have a good handling race car and run the high groove.
What does it take to stay out of trouble at Mesa?
CW: Qualify up front!
What is your strategy for a win?
CW: Stay out of trouble and be consistent.
What is the best part of racing the Featherlite Southwest Tour?
CW: I enjoy the competition.
Where can the fans find you at Mesa Marin for driver cards, autographs, appearances, etc.?
CW: We will be in the pits all day Saturday, we would love to have our fans stop by and see us.
Team: Woods Motorsports
Car No: #39
Crew Chief: Carson Woods SR
Spotter: Bryce Cooper
Other Team Members: Mom, Christina Woods, Jennifer Cooper, Andy Cooper, Chad Beasley, Bryan Coon, Brook Thomas, J.J. Harris.
