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 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.
- •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.
- 3:00 PMYahoo Sports — Wood Brothers Racing linked to rising NASCAR O'Reilly star for 2027
"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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