Josh Berry: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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Four days before his 100th career NASCAR Cup Series start, Josh Berry broke his own bad news. On a Wednesday Ford media call, with that milestone weekend at Pocono still days away, he told reporters he wouldn’t be back in the No.

NASCAR News / EssentiallySports / September 21

'I Don’t Give a Sh*t Who I Run Into'– NASCAR Driver Sends Defiant Warning to Entire Cup Garage Amid Hunt For Elusive Win

Josh Berry is on his way out of Wood Brothers Racing, and he wants to bow out in style. Berry won at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in 2025, and he doesn’t want to settle for just the solitary win in his stint with Wood Brothers.

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.

You won't find Carson Hocevar doling out 'artificial' apologies

Carson Hocevar couldn't be more wrong about NASCAR not being serious

Silver lining to Josh Berry being let go by Wood Brothers led to his next ride

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NASCAR News / Field Level Media / September 8

Legacy Motor Club picks Josh Berry to drive No. 42

Josh Berry will be behind the wheel of the No. 42 Toyota for Legacy Motor Club beginning in 2027. Legacy announced the signing Tuesday just six days after saying it would part ways with current No.

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.

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NASCAR News / Racing America on SI / September 8

Josh Berry Officially Heading To LEGACY MOTOR CLUB in 2027

In a video announcement on LEGACY MOTOR CLUB's "The Club" platform, Jimmie Johnson introduced Josh Berry as the driver of the No. 42 Toyota for the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series season.

NASCAR News / EssentiallySports / September 2

'It Doesn’t Affect Me'- Wood Brothers’ Josh Berry Replacement Drops Blunt Verdict on Cup Veteran’s Departure

When Wood Brothers Racing announced in June that Josh Berry would leave the No. 21 team after 2026, there was little outrage. Berry was not having his best season at the time.

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.

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Ryan Preece blazed his own trail in NASCAR, and it finally led to victory lane

NASCAR Coke Zero Sugar 400 takeaways: Ryan Preece clinches final Chase spot with dramatic breakthrough win at Daytona

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / August 30

Ryan Preece blazed his own trail in NASCAR, and it finally led to victory lane

Ryan Preece walked into the Daytona International Speedway media center playing Elton John's "Rocketman" as he prepared for his post-race news conference following Saturday's Coke Zero Sugar 400, but Frank Sinatra's "My Way" may be a more fitting tune for the RFK Racing driver.

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NASCAR Coke Zero Sugar 400 takeaways: Ryan Preece clinches final Chase spot with dramatic breakthrough win at Daytona

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / August 25

Three big questions ahead of Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona

Here are three big questions before the 16-driver field for the 10-race Chase is officially set.

NASCAR to return to Coronado, race on another military base

Denny Hamlin clinches No. 1 Chase seed, NASCAR Chase field almost set after Loudon

After rainy start, sun shines through as Ryan Blaney wins NASCAR Cup race at New Hampshire

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / August 24

Why Richard Childress Racing is making a mistake by promoting Austin Hill

Austin Hill was put in a near-impossible situation after the death of Kyle Busch in May, stepping into the Richard Childress Racing NASCAR Cup Series entry that was piloted by Busch.

After rainy start, sun shines through as Ryan Blaney wins NASCAR Cup race at New Hampshire

Denny Hamlin clinches No. 1 Chase seed, NASCAR Chase field almost set after Loudon

NASCAR Dollar Tree 301 takeaways: Ryan Blaney overcomes pit road setback for New Hampshire win

Layne Riggs wins NASCAR Truck Series race at New Hampshire; Tyler Ankrum hangs onto final Chase spot

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / August 23

Josh Berry makes Wood Brothers history, but couldn't reach victory lane

Josh Berry makes Wood Brothers history, but couldn't put No. 21 Ford back in victory lane

For the first time since 1994, the No. 21 Wood Brothers Racing Ford has four consecutive top-10 finishes, courtesy of Josh Berry.

After rainy start, sun shines through as Ryan Blaney wins NASCAR Cup race at New Hampshire

Layne Riggs wins NASCAR Truck Series race at New Hampshire; Tyler Ankrum hangs onto final Chase spot

As NASCAR Truck Series title favorite, Layne Riggs likes 'the feeling of being the best'

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / August 14

NASCAR Cook Out 400 preview: Favorite, underdog, top storylines

Here's what you need to know with only three regular-season races remaining before the 10-race Chase begins.

Carson Kvapil scores second straight NASCAR O'Reilly Series win after wild finish at Iowa

Ryan Blaney has massive opportunity in final four races of NASCAR regular season

'Great opportunity' awaits Ryan Preece over final stretch of NASCAR regular season

NASCAR said it would make up a penalty for Denny Hamlin at Iowa

As Ty Gibbs wins NASCAR Cup races, mom Heather tries to stay off the radio

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / August 9

Josh Berry building momentum at pivotal point in NASCAR career

It's no secret that Josh Berry is racing for his NASCAR Cup Series career at the moment.

Ty Gibbs holds off Christopher Bell, wins Iowa Corn 350

Christopher Bell is a bridesmaid for the seventh time in 2026

Ryan Blaney had speed early, but not enough late to win at Iowa

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / July 22

Dale Earnhardt Jr. afraid to see what happens to Josh Berry amid 'crappy' outlook

Dale Earnhardt Jr., who owned cars that Berry drove to numerous victories, including five in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, feels for the Hendersonville, Tennessee, native.

Noah Gragson will be at Front Row Motorsports for 'foreseeable future'

Todd Gilliland says to 'put the house' on him beating Ryan Blaney

Tyler Reddick's summer slump has No. 1 Chase seed now looking distant

Brickyard 400 win would be final jewel in Denny Hamlin's NASCAR crown

Paul Wolfe: Joey Logano can make run at NASCAR title, but no guarantees

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / June 11

Reunion with Dale Earnhardt Jr. wouldn't be worst thing for Josh Berry

There are only 36 full-time drivers this season and, unfortunately for Josh Berry, few open seats available as free agency begins to ramp up.

Three candidates for No. 21 Wood Brothers Ford after news of Josh Berry's departure

Josh Berry on Wood Brothers departure: 'The sun came up today'

Wood Brothers' No. 21 has been a curse in recent years

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / June 10

Josh Berry's 100th Cup Series start comes at important time in career

Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race at Pocono Raceway is a milestone start for Wood Brothers Racing driver Josh Berry, who will be making his career Cup start 100 at the 2.5-mile Pennsylvania track.

Wood Brothers' No. 21 has been a curse in recent years

Denny Hamlin ties Kyle Busch on NASCAR's all-time wins list

What led to Brendan Gaughan's decision to make NASCAR return at San Diego?

Christopher Bell's Michigan hit was hardest in NASCAR since 2015

Ryan Preece looking to get back on track after being bucked off NASCAR horse

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / June 10

Wood Brothers' No. 21 has been a curse in recent years

The No. 21 Wood Brothers Ford is one of the most iconic entries in NASCAR history.

Denny Hamlin ties Kyle Busch on NASCAR's all-time wins list

Denny Hamlin: No. 1 seed in NASCAR's chase 'attainable' after Tyler Reddick slips

NASCAR FireKeepers Casino 400 takeaways: Denny Hamlin goes back-to-back with emotional Michigan win

Ryan Preece looking to get back on track after being bucked off NASCAR horse

What led to Brendan Gaughan's decision to make NASCAR return at San Diego?

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / June 10

Josh Berry on Wood Brothers departure: 'The sun came up today'

Josh Berry was less than 24 hours removed from learning that he wouldn't be returning to the No. 21 Wood Brothers Racing Ford in 2027 when he revealed the news to the media Wednesday.

What led to Brendan Gaughan's decision to make NASCAR return at San Diego?

Christopher Bell's Michigan hit was hardest in NASCAR since 2015

Ryan Preece looking to get back on track after being bucked off NASCAR horse

Denny Hamlin: No. 1 seed in NASCAR's chase 'attainable' after Tyler Reddick slips

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / June 2

Josh Berry in the midst of career-worst NASCAR Cup Series season

All the promise that surrounded Josh Berry and the No. 21 Wood Brothers Racing team in the spring of 2025 has vanished just as quickly as it arose.

Denny Hamlin misses the mark with comment about NASCAR race lengths

Erik Jones, Zane Smith, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. slowly moving up NASCAR standings

Former NASCAR crew chief believes Corey Heim can compete for wins in rookie season

Why Chevrolet's long NASCAR Michigan winless drought won't end this week

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / February 6

Josh Berry, Wood Brothers looking to turn around Daytona 500 luck

Neither the Wood Brothers nor Josh Berry have had much luck in the Daytona 500 in recent years.

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / September 21, 2025

Josh Berry finishes as runner-up at New Hampshire

Josh Berry rebounds from early spin to finish runner-up at New Hampshire

A runner-up finish didn't appear to be in the cards for NASCAR Cup Series driver Josh Berry early in Sunday's Mobil 1 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

Ryan Blaney wins at New Hampshire, advances to Round of 8

Joe Gibbs Racing teammates collide in NASCAR playoff race at New Hampshire

Joe Gibbs will let Ty Gibbs, Denny Hamlin work out their differences after run-in

Ty Gibbs offers little insight after crash with Denny Hamlin at New Hampshire

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / September 13, 2025

Josh Berry's NASCAR playoff run comes to an end after car catches fire at Bristol

Josh Berry needed to win Saturday's Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway to advance in the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series playoffs. Unfortunately for Berry, that won't come to fruition.

Sheldon Creed adds to unwanted historic mark with runner-up finish at Bristol

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