STATESVILLE, N.C. — In the midst of a streak of six consecutive top-10 finishes in the NASCAR Cup Series, Josh Berry got a new job on Tuesday.
Berry, who learned in June he would not be returning to Wood Brothers Racing next season, will drive the No. 42 Toyota Camry for Legacy Motor Club, replacing John Hunter Nemechek.
“Legacy Motor Club is an organization that clearly has a vision for where they want to go, and I want to be part of that,” said Josh Berry. “I’ve had a chance to see this team up close and I know what they’re capable of. The way Jimmie has built this place — the people, the culture, the direction — it’s exactly the kind of environment I want to compete in.”
The Hendersonville, Tennessee native spent years building his reputation on the short tracks of the Southeast, becoming the all-time wins leader in the CARS Tour before earning his shot in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series with JR Motorsports in 2021.
He made an immediate impression, winning in just his sixth series start at Martinsville Speedway after leading 95 laps. Berry went on to collect five victories in the series and reach his first Championship 4 appearance in 2022.
Berry made his full-time NASCAR Cup Series debut in 2024 with Stewart-Haas Racing before transitioning to Wood Brothers Racing in 2025 — where he delivered the team its 101st all-time victory in March at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Berry is also no stranger to Legacy Motor Club, having made previous starts as a reserve driver with the organization in 2023.
“Josh is a proven competitor who has earned everything through hard work and getting his hands dirty,” said Jimmie Johnson, co-owner of Legacy Motor Club. “What stands out about Josh is his ability to manage the big picture behind the wheel — his experience, perspective and wisdom. His career has been built on that foundation, and I know he will have a meaningful impact here. We’re thrilled to have him at Legacy.”
The addition of Berry strengthens a LEGACY MOTOR CLUB lineup that continues to take shape heading into an important 2027 season.
Berry joins Erik Jones — who returns in the No. 43 Toyota Camry — and Riley Herbst, recently announced as the driver of the No. 84 Toyota Camry.
