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NASCAR News / EssentiallySports / October 20
'Not The Sole Reason'- Jimmie Johnson Breaks Silence On True Reason Behind John Hunter Nemechek’s Legacy MC Exit
Josh Berry’s remarkable late-season purple patch made him an attractive option for Legacy Motor Club. However, Jimmie Johnson insists there was more behind the team’s decision to move on from John Hunter Nemechek.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / September 9
'A lot of pressure' led to LEGACY Motor Club not retaining John Hunter Nemechek
John Hunter Nemechek was thought to be returning to LEGACY Motor Club for the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series season based on what co-owner Jimmie Johnson called an "auto renewal," but the organization realized it had to make a change as Nemechek's results disappointed and Josh Berry came on strong.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / September 8
Silver lining to Josh Berry being let go by Wood Brothers led to his next ride
Josh Berry found out in June that he wouldn't be returning to the No. 21 Wood Brothers Ford for 2027. He broke the news himself on a call with the media.
NASCAR News / EssentiallySports / September 8
NASCAR Keeps Moving on From Its Drivers. Has the Cup Series Become Too Impatient With Talent?
Going back to 2025, John Hunter Nemechek had the best Cup season of his career. He had two top-fives, eight top-10s, and a 20.3 average finish. So much so that NASCAR’s preseason coverage called his pairing with his crew chief, Travis Mack, a step forward for Legacy Motor Club.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / September 5
Jimmie Johnson reveals why John Hunter Nemechek won't return to LEGACY Motor Club
Rumors flew earlier in the week about Nemechek's impending departure from LEGACY Motor Club at the end of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season.
NASCAR News / EssentiallySports / September 4
'Not Sure Other Teams Would Behave The Same' – Jimmie Johnson Breaks Silence on Internal Feud & Fistfight Claims After Cup Star Split
Earlier this year, in May, Rexel announced that it would partner with Legacy Motor Club as the primary sponsor for multiple races in 2027, with John Hunter Nemechek driving the No.
NASCAR News / Field Level Media / September 3
John Hunter Nemechek loses Legacy Motor Club seat
Legacy Motor Club announced that John Hunter Nemechek will not return to drive the No. 42 Toyota in the NASCAR Cup Series next season. Nemechek, 29, has been with the Jimmie Johnson-owned team since the 2024 season.
NASCAR News / EssentiallySports / September 3
'I’m… Disappointed'- John Hunter Nemechek Reacts to Legacy Exit Amid Rumored Fallout With Jimmie Johnson
Legacy Motor Club’s decision to part ways with John Hunter Nemechek came as a huge shock. In May 2026, the team had announced a contract extension, and discussions were already underway for paint schemes for the No.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / September 2
John Hunter Nemechek's NASCAR odyssey didn't quite come full circle
Nemechek's path back to the NASCAR Cup Series after 2020 was admirable.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / September 1
Josh Berry could be perfect fit to replace John Hunter Nemechek at LEGACY Motor Club
John Hunter Nemechek's misfortune could be the opportunity Josh Berry has been looking for.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / June 14
LEGACY Motor Club turns in impressive double top-10 day at Pocono
While it was Denny Hamlin who won a third straight race and ultimately stole the show Sunday at Pocono Raceway, a pair of LEGACY Motor Club teammates had two of the best drives of the day.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / June 8
Bizarre restart crash in FireKeepers Casino 400 takes out multiple contenders
A bizarre crash on a Lap 83 restart in Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race at Michigan International Speedway took out several contenders and involved the top two drivers in the series points standings.
NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / May 6
Kevin Harvick laments ‘disaster’ day for Kyle Busch after John Hunter Nemechek incident
Kyle Busch was coming off a top 10 finish at Talladega, the first such finish for RCR all season. He qualified for Texas in sixth, starting to show signs of real momentum with new crew chief Andy Street.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / May 4
Denny Hamlin reveals Kyle Busch's reaction to crash with John Hunter Nemechek at Texas
Kyle Busch was involved in a late-race crash at Texas Motor Speedway on Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race after contact with John Hunter Nemechek on the
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / May 4
Should Kyle Busch be suspended for Texas crash with John Hunter Nemechek?
NASCAR does not approve of drivers wrecking their peers intentionally and has had no qualms in recent years about suspending them for doing so. Kyle Busch could be the next driver to get an unanticipated one-week vacation.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / January 9
Can LEGACY Motor Club get back to victory lane in 2026?
The last time LEGACY Motor Club won a NASCAR Cup Series race, it wasn't even called LEGACY Motor Club yet.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / October 12, 2025
William Byron's stellar day at Las Vegas ends after bizarre crash
What was going to be a stellar points day at the least for William Byron in Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series playoff race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway ended with Byron climbing out of a destroyed No.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / October 11, 2025
Erik Jones, John Hunter Nemechek not rolling over for their NASCAR playoff competition
Erik Jones and John Hunter Nemechek aren't competing for the NASCAR Cup Series championship this season, but that doesn't mean they're letting playoff drivers simply surpass them.
NASCAR News / The SportsRush / August 4, 2025
John Hunter Nemechek Reveals Jimmie Johnson’s Biggest Impact on Legacy Motor Club As Owner
Amid speculation that Legacy Motor Club could buy into or merge with the Haas Factory Team, the outfit continues to navigate its transition to Toyota. While last year’s results fell short of expectations, drivers John Hunter Nemechek and Erik Jones have shown noticeable improvement this season, though neither has yet secured a playoff berth.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / July 19, 2025
Breaking down the penultimate round of NASCAR's In-Season Challenge
On Sunday, Ty Dillon, John Hunter Nemechek, Ty Gibbs and Tyler Reddick will compete in the penultimate round of NASCAR's In-Season Challenge.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / May 18, 2025
Carson Hocevar, John Hunter Nemechek in NASCAR All-Star Race, Noah Gragson wins fan vote
Carson Hocevar, John Hunter Nemechek and Noah Gragson are the three drivers left standing after the NASCAR All-Star Open at North Wilkesboro Speedway.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / April 9, 2025
The two Cup Series teams without a DNF this season might surprise you
Eight races into the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season, three different teams (Hendrick Motorsports, Joe Gibbs Racing, Wood Brothers Racing) have found victory lane while few have been running at the finish of every race.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / July 26, 2024
Promising Brickyard run could help turn around struggling Legacy Motor Club
It seems the organization has a penchant for performing in big races, as Sunday's Brickyard 400 showed what Legacy is capable of when the stars align.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / June 25, 2024
Legacy Motor Club secures much-needed pair of top-15 finishes at New Hampshire
They say laughter is the best medicine, but Legacy Motor Club may argue and say that wet-weather tires should be the preferred remedy for racing maladies.
NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / March 9, 2024
Chandler Smith hooks teammate John Hunter Nemechek, causes massive wreck late at Phoenix
More than a few of the favorites in this NASCAR Xfinity Series race were wrecked as Chandler Smith hooked John Hunter Nemechek. The two Joe Gibbs Racing drivers were racing hard after a restart and then chaos.
NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / December 10, 2023
2024 NASCAR Predictions: Josh Berry vs. John Hunter Nemechek
While John Hunter Nemechek won’t be a NASCAR Cup Series rookie in 2024, he is still among a class of incoming drivers who weren’t here a year ago. He’s not going to be competing for that ROY award, but I think we can judge him against that group of rookies, like Josh Berry, next year.
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