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Matt DiBenedetto

OFFICIAL TEAM/DRIVER LINKS
Wood Brothers Racing
Roush Yates Performance Parts
Matt DiBenedetto

PRIMARY SPONSORS LINKS
Menards
Motorcraft
Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS
Wood Brothers Racing – Twitter
Wood Brothers Racing – Facebook
Matt DiBenedetto – Twitter
Matt DiBenedetto – Facebook
Motorcraft – Twitter
Motorcraft – Facebook

STATISTICS
Matt DiBenedetto – Racing Reference
Wood Brothers Racing – Racing Reference

MORE INFO
2020 #21 Paint Schemes
2019 #21 Paint Schemes
Paint Scheme Gallery

Contract Status: Driver: 2021; Primary Sponsors: 2021
DiBenedetto will be replaced by Austin Cindric in 2021

2021 sponsor schedule
The Clash: Motorcraft / Quick Lane
1) Daytona: Motorcraft / Quick Lane
2) Daytona: Motorcraft / Quick Lane
3) Homestead: Menards / Moen
4) Las Vegas: Motorcraft / Quick Lane
5) Phoenix: Motorcraft / Quick Lane
6) Atlanta: Menards / Maytag
7) Bristol: Menards / Quaker State
8) Martinsville: Motorcraft / Quick Lane
9) Richmond: Menards / Libman
10) Talladega: Motorcraft / Quick Lane
11) Kansas: Dickies / Menards
12) Darlington: Menards / Dutch Boy
13) Dover: Motorcraft / Quick Lane
14) COTA: Menards / Quaker State
15) Charlotte: Menards / Masterforce Tools
16) Sonoma: Menards / Knauf
All-Star Open: Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center
17) Nashville: Motorcraft / Quick Lane
18) Pocono (Jun 26): Motorcraft / Quick Lane
19) Pocono (Jun 27): Motorcraft / Quick Lane
20) Road America: Menards / Dutch Boy
21) Atlanta: Menards / Quaker State
22) New Hampshire: Motorcraft / Quick Lane
23) Watkins Glen: Menards / Moen
24) Indianapolis: Motorcraft / Quick Lane
25) Michigan: Master Technicians / Quick Lane
26) Daytona: Menards / Dutch Boy
27) Darlington: Motorcraft / Quick Lane
28) Richmond: Menards / Dutch Boy
29) Bristol: Reese / Draw-Tite
30) Las Vegas:
31) Talladega:
32) Charlotte:
33) Texas:
34) Kansas:
35) Martinsville:
36) Phoenix:

 

#21 Team News

Matt DiBenedetto & Wood Brothers Racing to Don National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Paint Scheme at Las Vegas

Matt DiBenedetto & Wood Brothers Racing to Don National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Paint Scheme at Las Vegas

September 7, 2021
The No. 21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford Mustang is collaborating with the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline for a unique paint scheme at the Las Vegas race on Sept. 26. The awareness initiative is intended to facilitate conversations among friends and loved ones regarding

Wood Brothers Racing To Honor Master Technicians at Michigan

Wood Brothers Racing To Honor Master Technicians at Michigan

August 18, 2021
It’s a time-honored tradition in NASCAR racing for competitors to have family members as guests at a team’s home track. It’s only fitting that as the No. 21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane team competes this weekend at the sponsor’s home track, Michigan International Speedway

“There have been no talks,” Matt DiBenedetto says of 2022 plans: UPDATE

“There have been no talks,” Matt DiBenedetto says of 2022 plans: UPDATE

July 17, 2021
UPDATE: DiBenedetto has no idea what’s next. He could not hide the crushing hurt in a nine-minute video he posted on social media where he vented his frustration at losing yet another ride

Harrison Burton and Wood Brothers Racing Team Up in 2022

Harrison Burton and Wood Brothers Racing Team Up in 2022

July 15, 2021
Harrison Burton, a second-generation driver and four-time NASCAR Xfinity Series race winner, will pilot the famed No. 21 Ford Mustang for Wood Brothers Racing beginning in 2022, the team announced today. Burton will become the latest driver in a long list of legendary

Austin Cindric to the No. 2 next year? Or will it still be the No. 21?

Austin Cindric to the No. 2 next year? Or will it still be the No. 21?

July 4, 2021
Last October, Team Penske announced that Austin Cindric would take over the No 21 for Wood Brothers Racing in 2022

Jonathan Hassler Taking Over as Crew Chief for Matt DiBenedetto

Jonathan Hassler Taking Over as Crew Chief for Matt DiBenedetto

June 8, 2021
Beginning this weekend at the NASCAR All-Star Race at Texas Motor Speedway, Jonathan Hassler will replace Greg Erwin as the crew chief of the No. 21 team, calling the shots for Matt DiBenedetto

DiBenedetto, Wood Brothers to Run Motorcraft Throwback Paint Scheme in Southern 500

DiBenedetto, Wood Brothers to Run Motorcraft Throwback Paint Scheme in Southern 500

May 28, 2021
While many Cup Series teams ran their throwback paint schemes in the spring race at Darlington Raceway, the Wood Brothers and the Motorcraft/Quick Lane team are sticking with tradition and running theirs on Labor Day weekend in the Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington

Matt DiBenedetto Paying Tribute to United States Marine Corps Sgt. Jeremy E. Murray at Charlotte

Matt DiBenedetto Paying Tribute to United States Marine Corps Sgt. Jeremy E. Murray at Charlotte

May 26, 2021
Matt DiBenedetto and the No. 21 Menards/Masterforce Tools team are heading into this weekend’s Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway hoping to pick up where they left off the last time the Cup Series raced on a 1.5-mile track

Matt DiBenedetto: ‘Our Day will Come’

Matt DiBenedetto: ‘Our Day will Come’

April 25, 2021
By Dustin Albino

Jonathan Hassler serving as Matt DiBenedetto’s crew chief at Martinsville

Jonathan Hassler serving as Matt DiBenedetto’s crew chief at Martinsville

April 8, 2021
Due to COVID protocols, Matt DiBenedetto's crew chief Greg Erwin will not be at Martinsville Speedway for Saturday night's Blue-Emu Maximum Pain Relief 500 NASCAR Cup Series race

Wood Brothers to honor Bernece Wood at Martinsville

Wood Brothers to honor Bernece Wood at Martinsville

April 7, 2021
After a week off for the annual Easter break, Matt DiBenedetto and the No. 21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane team head to the Wood Brothers’ home track, Martinsville Speedway, for Saturday night’s Blue Emu Maximum Pain Relief 500

Sad News – Bernece Wood

Sad News – Bernece Wood

March 30, 2021
UPDATE: Mrs. Bernece Moricle Wood, age 90, passed away March 30, 2021 at her home in Stuart, VA. She was born in Charity, VA on January 28, 1931 to the late Leonard E. Moricle and late Meda Roberson Moricle. She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Glenn

Difficult Start to 2021 Season has Matt DiBenedetto Buried in Points as Wood Brothers Look for Rhythm

Difficult Start to 2021 Season has Matt DiBenedetto Buried in Points as Wood Brothers Look for Rhythm

March 4, 2021
By Dustin Albino

Wood Brothers Racing buys out remaining interest of team charter

Wood Brothers Racing buys out remaining interest of team charter

December 30, 2020
Wood Brothers Racing announced on Wednesday that the team now has complete control over their charter, after buying out the remaining interests

Wood Brothers Racing honored with FIA Heritage Cup

Wood Brothers Racing honored with FIA Heritage Cup

December 11, 2020
For 70 years Wood Brothers Racing has excelled in – and transformed – the world of motorsports. As the longest tenured team in NASCAR history, the Wood Brothers have compiled a literal Hall of Fame resume both on and off the track. Beyond their countless trophies and

Matt DiBenedetto returning to Wood Brothers Racing next season; Austin Cindric to drive in 2022

Matt DiBenedetto returning to Wood Brothers Racing next season; Austin Cindric to drive in 2022

October 8, 2020
After a successful first season driving for NASCAR’s longest-running team, Wood Brothers Racing announced today that Matt DiBenedetto will return to compete in the famed No. 21 Ford Mustang in the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series

Matt DiBenedetto says Wood Brothers has until end of the month to renew his contract: UPDATE

Matt DiBenedetto says Wood Brothers has until end of the month to renew his contract: UPDATE

October 6, 2020
UPDATE: Matt DiBenedetto called in to SiriusXM on Tuesday to review the weekend's race at Talladega Superspeedway and give an update on his contract status for 2021. During the call, DiBenedetto said he hopes to find out this week whether or not Wood Brothers Racing

Matt DiBenedetto Talladega post-race interview

Matt DiBenedetto Talladega post-race interview

October 4, 2020
MATT DIBENEDETTO, No. 21 Menards/Tuscany Ford Mustang -- POST-RACE INTERVIEW BEFORE PENALTY RULING WAS ANNOUNCED

Matt DiBenedetto makes the NASCAR Cup Playoffs for the first time.

Matt DiBenedetto makes the NASCAR Cup Playoffs for the first time.

August 29, 2020
MATT DIBENEDETTO POST RACE PRESS CONFERENCE

Matt DiBenedetto set to make 200th Cup start at Dover

Matt DiBenedetto set to make 200th Cup start at Dover

August 19, 2020
When Matt DiBenedetto fires up the No. 21 Menards/Monster Energy Mustang and takes the green flag on Saturday at Dover International Speedway, it will mark his 200th career start in NASCAR’s elite Cup Series

Previous sponsor schedules

2020 sponsor schedule:
1) Daytona: Motorcraft / Quick Lane
2) Las Vegas: Motorcraft / Quick Lane
3) Auto Club: Menards / Quaker State
4) Phoenix: Motorcraft / Quick Lane
5) Darlington: Motorcraft / Quick Lane
6) Darlington: Motorcraft / Quick Lane
7) Charlotte: Menards / FVP
8) Charlotte: Menards / Richmond
9) Bristol: Reese / Draw-Tite
10) Atlanta: Menards / Knauf
11) Martinsville: Motorcraft / Quick Lane
12) Homestead: Motorcraft / Quick Lane
13) Talladega: Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center
14) Pocono: Motorcraft / Quick Lane
15) Pocono: Motorcraft / Quick Lane
16) Indianapolis: RED KAP / Menards
17) Kentucky: Menards / Quaker State
Charlotte (All-Star): Menards / FVP
18) Texas: Motorcraft / Quick Lane
19) Kansas: Menards / Dutch Boy
20) New Hampshire: Motorcraft / Quick Lane
21) Michigan: #FordStrong Technicians
22) Michigan: #FordStrong Technicians
23) Daytona: Menards / Dutch Boy
24) Dover: Menards / Monster Energy
25) Dover: Menards / Richmond
26) Daytona: Menards / Dutch Boy
27) Darlington: Motorcraft / Quick Lane
28) Richmond: Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center
29) Bristol: Menards / Dutch Boy
30) Las Vegas: Menards / Duracell
31) Talladega: Menards / Tuscany
32) Charlotte: Motorcraft / Quick Lane
33) Kansas: Menards / Wrangler
34) Texas: Menards / Richmond
35) Martinsville: Motorcraft / Quick Lane
36) Phoenix: Motorcraft / Quick Lane

2019 sponsors:
1) Daytona: Motorcraft
2) Atlanta: Menard’s
3) Las Vegas: Motorcraft
4) ISM Raceway: Quaker State
5) Auto Club: Menard’s
6) Martinsville: Motorcraft
7) Texas: Quick Lane
8) Bristol: Menard’s
9) Richmond: Menard’s
10) Talladega: Quick Lane
11) Dover: Motorcraft
12) Kansas: Menard’s
Charlotte (All-Star): Menard’s
13) Charlotte: Menard’s
14) Pocono: Motorcraft
15) Michigan: Menard’s
16) Sonoma: Menard’s
17) Chicagoland: Menard’s
18) Daytona: Menard’s
19) Kentucky: Menard’s
20) New Hampshire: Motorcraft
21) Pocono: Menard’s
22) Watkins Glen: Menard’s
23) Michigan: Ford Tech
24) Bristol: Menard’s
25) Darlington: Motorcraft
26) Indianapolis: Menard’s
27) Las Vegas: Menard’s
28) Richmond: Motorcraft
29) Charlotte: Motorcraft
30) Dover: Menard’s
31) Talladega: Menard’s
32) Kansas: Menard’s
33) Martinsville: Quick Lane
34) Texas: Menard’s
35) ISM Raceway: Menard’s
36) Homestead-Miami: Motorcraft