Nick Woodward (born November 29, 1979) is a former

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driver. He competed in the NASCAR Busch Series and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. He currently works as the graphics manager for

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Racing career

Woodward's racing career started at the age of eight, racing

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and dwarf cars. Woodward won three Virginia state go-kart championships and one national go-kart championship. He later raced both dirt and pavement late models, running at Hagerstown Speedway and

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. In 2000, Woodward won five consecutive late model races at Southampton Motor Speedway, and won fourteen races on the season. He also won five late model races at

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. On the strength of that season, Woodward won the 2000 Atlantic Seaboard championship for the late model portion of the

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NASCAR

Woodward made two

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starts in 2001, both resulting in top-twenty finishes for

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. In May 2002, Woodward made his Busch Series debut at Dover International Speedway, driving the No. 49 for

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. He also tested a Craftsman Truck for

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in 2002. Woodward returned to the Truck Series in 2003 for one more race with Long Brothers Racing.

Personal life

Woodward is a graduate of Colonel Richardson High School and High Point University. After his racing career ended, Woodward now works for

as the team's graphics manager. He is married.

Motorsports career results

NASCAR

Busch Series

Craftsman Truck Series

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Woodward, Nick 1979 births NASCAR drivers Racing drivers from Maryland Living people People from Caroline County, Maryland American Speed Association drivers High Point University alumni