Josh Berry joins Legacy Motor Club for 2027 NASCAR Cup season

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Last updated Sep 9, 2026

Josh Berry joins Legacy Motor Club for 2027 NASCAR Cup season
Summary

Legacy Motor Club announced that Josh Berry will drive the No. 42 Toyota for the 2027 NASCAR Cup season. Berry joins a lineup that includes Erik Jones in the No. 43 and Riley Herbst in the No. 84. This addition is part of a broader expansion for the team, which will operate three full-time entries next year. The move follows the confirmation last week that the team is parting ways with John Hunter Nemechek. Berry was previously driving for the Wood Brothers before this transition. Legacy Motor Club continues to restructure its driver roster as it moves toward the 2027 campaign with an increased presence on the track.

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  • •Josh Berry joins Legacy Motor Club to drive the No. 42 Toyota in 2027.
  • •The team is expanding to three full-time entries next season.
  • •Erik Jones and Riley Herbst will serve as teammates to Berry.
  • •John Hunter Nemechek is exiting the team after the current season.
  • •Berry is departing his current ride with the Wood Brothers.
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Legacy Motor Club has officially announced Josh Berry as the driver of its No. 42 Toyota for the 2027 NASCAR Cup season. He will join Erik Jones (No. 43) and Riley Herbst (No. 84) as teammates next year. With Herbst, they are expanding into three full-time entries, and the team is parting ways with John Hunter Nemechek, confirming his exit last week. Berry lost his ride with the Wood Brothers ...Keep reading

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Josh Berry’s NASCAR future is officially settled. Legacy Motor Club announced Tuesday that Berry will join the organization for the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series season, taking over the No. 42 Toyota. Berry will replace John Hunter Nemechek, who was informed last week that he would not return to the team next season. The move comes…

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Josh Berry will drive the No. 42 Toyota for Legacy Motor Club in NASCAR's Cup Series beginning in 2027.“Josh is a proven competitor who has earned everything through hard work and getting his hands dirty,” team owner Jimmie Johnson said. “What stands out about Josh is his ability to manage...

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