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Josh Berry will drive the No. 21 Ford Mustang for Wood Brothers Racing beginning next season. Berry joins the Wood family from Stewart-Haas Racing, which is shutting down at the end of the season. …
Josh Berry, a Tennessee native, will pilot the No. 21 Ford Mustang for Wood Brothers Racing in the next NASCAR Cup Series season after joining from Stewart-Haas Racing, which is closing down. Despite being a rookie in the Cup Series, the 33-year-old has shown promise with four top-10 finishes in the last seven races. Prior to signing with Stewart-Haas, Berry made substitute appearances in the series and drove for Hendrick Motorsports in 2023. Berry’s accomplishments include three top-10 finishes in 10 starts in 2023 and two wins in a part-time Xfinity Series schedule in 2021. His addition to Wood Brothers Racing marks a significant milestone for the team and continues the legacy of drivers who have raced the iconic No. 21 Ford Mustang. Berry replaces Harrison Burton as the team’s fifth driver since their return to full-time competition in 2016.