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Wood Brothers Racing considers Jesse Love for No. 21 car in 2027

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 3:00 PM

Last updated Jun 16, 2026

Wood Brothers Racing considers Jesse Love for No. 21 car in 2027
Summary

Wood Brothers Racing confirmed that Josh Berry will not return for the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series season. As a result, the team is exploring potential replacements, with Jesse Love being a frontrunner for the No. 21 car. Love recently won the 2025 NASCAR O'Reilly Series championship and is seen as a top prospect. The team's performance has been less than stellar in 2026, making this hiring crucial for future success. Details regarding the final decision on the driver remain pending.

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What We Know
  • •Josh Berry will not return to Wood Brothers Racing for 2027.
  • •Jesse Love is a leading candidate for the No. 21 car.
  • •Love won the 2025 NASCAR O'Reilly Series championship.
  • •The No. 21 team has struggled during the 2026 season.
  • •The team's hiring decision is still to be finalized.
Latest Updates
  • 3:00 PMYahoo Sports — Wood Brothers Racing linked to rising NASCAR O'Reilly star for 2027
What they're saying
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Wood Brothers Racing has been linked to a rising NASCAR O'Reilly Series star to replace Josh Berry in the No. 21 car in 2027.

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