Auto Racing Analyst & TV Host

Atlanta, GA, USA
Live Event: Please Contact Virtual Event: Please Contact More Fee Info

Rutledge Wood Biography

Rutledge Wood is an auto‑racing analyst and charismatic television personality known for his infectious enthusiasm and deep love of cars. Raised in Georgia, Wood studied marketing at the University of Georgia and got his start in motorsports by traveling the NASCAR circuit as part of a Country Music Television marketing team.

He built his TV career at SPEED Channel (later Fox Sports 1), where he served as a correspondent on "NASCAR RaceDay" and hosted or co‑hosted several NASCAR-themed shows, including the "Speed Road Tour Challenge" in 2007, "NASCAR Smarts," "NASCAR Live," and special coverage like the NASCAR Awards Banquet. From 2007 until 2013, Wood was also a regular reporter and panelist on "NASCAR Trackside."

In 2010, Wood became one of the three co-hosts of the American version of "Top Gear" on the History Channel, alongside Adam Ferrara and Tanner Foust—a role he held through 2016. In 2015, he launched his own show on History, "Lost in Transmission," where he traveled across the South restoring neglected classic cars with his friend George Flanigen.

More recently, Wood has hosted a string of popular Netflix and NBC competition series, including "Hyperdrive," "The American Barbecue Showdown," and the family obstacle‑course game show "Floor Is Lava." In May 2023, he took on hosting duties for NBC’s "Hot Wheels: Ultimate Challenge."

BOOK Rutledge Wood

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 08/18/2025.

Rutledge Wood Videos

Rutledge Wood - Behind the Scenes at the Quaker State 400

Rutledge Wood - Behind the Scenes at the Quaker State 400

INSIDE NASCAR: A Day in the Life of Rutledge Wood

  • How do I book Rutledge Wood to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Rutledge Wood for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Rutledge Wood, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Rutledge Wood or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Rutledge Wood

    Speaking fees for Rutledge Wood, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Rutledge Wood are available upon request for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Rutledge Wood, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Rutledge Wood speak about?

    Rutledge Wood is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Host & Emcee, Journalist, Manufacturing, NASCAR, News & Media, Sports, Sports Journalism & Broadcasting, Television & Film
  • Where does Rutledge Wood travel from?

    Rutledge Wood generally travels from Atlanta, GA, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Rutledge Wood’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Rutledge Wood for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Rutledge Wood for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Rutledge Wood or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Rutledge Wood is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. The estimated speaking fee range to book Rutledge Wood for your event is available upon request. Rutledge Wood generally travels from Atlanta, GA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jimmy Roberts, Josina Anderson, Justin Bell, Maria Sansone and Brad Daugherty. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Rutledge Wood for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Tell us about your event!

During normal business hours, we respond to most inquiries within 4 hours.
Please Select Event Budget
Please enter your message
Please Enter Your Name
Please Enter Your Email
  • Customized Service

    Our agents find the right fit for your event

  • Unparalleled Database

    Full access to all speakers & celebrities

  • One Stop Shopping

    A reliable and unbiased point of contact

  • Logistics Management

    Your personal Logistics Manager who takes care of all event details

This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.

If you are the talent and wish to request a profile update or removal from our online directory, please submit a profile request form.

TOP