UPDATE: Wood Brothers Racing, the longest-running active team competing in NASCAR, confirmed today that it will not exercise its option with driver Josh Berry for the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series season. Currently in his second year with the team, Berry will continue to race the No. 21 Ford Mustang Dark Horse through the balance of the 2026 season. Wood Brothers Racing will announce the new driver of the No. 21 Ford Mustang Dark Horse for the 2027 Cup Series season in the near future.
“We thank Josh Berry for all he’s done for Wood Brothers Racing and our partners over the last two seasons. Josh has been a great teammate and we look forward to a strong finish to this season. We wish Josh all the best moving forward. We will announce who will be driving the No. 21 Ford Mustang Dark Horse in 2027 soon and we are excited for what lies ahead for Wood Brothers Racing.”
— Team Penske —
ORIGINAL POST: Josh Berry says he is focused on finding his next opportunity after learning he will not return to the #21 for the Wood Brothers next season.
“You never know what kind of opportunities come about and where it goes from here,” Berry said. “I’ve been extremely fortunate to get the opportunities that I’ve had and been extremely fortunate to drive for the Wood Brothers and this team.”
Berry said he is open to exploring any opportunities that may become available and believes his performance behind the wheel remains unchanged.
“I still feel like that I’m the same guy that won Las Vegas,” Berry said. “I’m still the same guy that nearly won New Hampshire in the playoffs. We just have to spend a tough year, like I said, but we’ll work through it and try to find out what’s out there.”
While admitting the news was difficult to process, Berry said he is determined to move forward.