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John Hunter Nemechek will leave Legacy Motor Club after 2026 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 7:50 PM

Last updated Sep 1, 2026

John Hunter Nemechek will leave Legacy Motor Club after 2026 season

Summary

John Hunter Nemechek will not return to Legacy Motor Club for the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series season. Nemechek, who currently drives the No. 42 Toyota, is finishing his third full-time season with the organization. He holds the 27th position in the current Cup Series points standings. Reports indicate Josh Berry is the primary candidate to replace Nemechek in the No. 42 car for the upcoming year. Berry currently competes for Wood Brothers Racing in the No. 21 Ford, though he is set to be replaced by Jesse Love in 2027. Berry has recently earned five consecutive top-10 finishes, including two top-five results.

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Status Watch

•John Hunter Nemechek will depart Legacy Motor Club following the 2026 season.
•Nemechek currently ranks 27th in the Cup Series point standings.
•Josh Berry is the leading candidate to drive the No. 42 Toyota in 2027.
•Berry is coming off a streak of five consecutive top-10 finishes.

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7:50 PMYahoo Sports — John Hunter Nemechek Leaving Legacy Motor Club After 2026

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John Hunter Nemechek will not return to Legacy Motor Club for the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series season. Piloting the No. 42 Toyota, Nemechek is in his third full-time season with the organization and currently ranks 27th in Cup Series points standings.In the wake of the news, rumors have swirled that Josh Berry is the leading […] The post John Hunter Nemechek Leaving Legacy Motor Club After 2026 appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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