Josh Berry departs Wood Brothers Racing for 2027 NASCAR season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 2:00 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Josh Berry will not return to the No. 21 car for Wood Brothers Racing in the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series season, the team announced on June 15, 2026. Berry, currently 30th in the standings after 16 races, previously secured his first Cup Series win in March 2025 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Wood Brothers Racing has struggled in 2026, and the team is looking to explore different directions. Berry is now seeking a new opportunity, which may not necessarily come in the Cup Series.
- •Berry joined Wood Brothers Racing in 2025 and won his first Cup race in March.
- •He made the NASCAR playoffs but was eliminated in the round of 16.
- •The No. 21 car has struggled throughout the 2026 season.
- •Berry is actively seeking a new ride for the upcoming season.
- 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — Josh Berry won't return to Wood Brothers Racing for 2027 NASCAR season
"Josh Berry won't return to the No. 21 car for Wood Brothers Racing during the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series season.
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