Josh Berry Will Drive for Legacy Motor Club in 2027
The driver will join the three-car team for the upcoming NASCAR Cup Series season starting in February.
Updated on Sept. 25, 2026 in Motorsports
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Legacy Motor Club announced on September 8, 2026, that Josh Berry will pilot the No. 42 car for the 2027 season. He will make his official debut with the organization at the Daytona race in February 2027.
Why it matters
The signing expands Legacy Motor Club to three full-time entries, marking a significant strategic shift for the organization. Berry joins the team following a 2026 campaign that saw him secure six consecutive top-10 finishes.
Berry recorded a 6.3 average finishing position over a three-race stretch in 2026, building on his previous win at the Pennzoil 400 in March 2025. He led 73 laps during his third-place finish at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on August 23, 2026.
The players
Josh Berry
He is a professional race car driver who currently competes in the NASCAR Cup Series for Wood Brothers Racing.
Legacy Motor Club
This is a professional NASCAR racing organization that will expand to field three full-time cars in 2027.
Wood Brothers Racing
It is a long-standing NASCAR racing team that will feature Jesse Love as a driver for the 2027 season.
Chais Eliason
He is a motorsports professional who will serve as the lead crew chief for the No. 42 car.
Jesse Love
He is a professional race car driver who is set to replace Josh Berry at Wood Brothers Racing in 2027.
The details
Legacy Motor Club hired Berry to join current drivers Erik Jones and Riley Herbst, one week after the organization released John Hunter Nemechek. Chais Eliason will serve as the crew chief for the No. 42 entry throughout the 2027 season.
Timeline
March 2025: Josh Berry won the Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
August 23, 2026: Berry finished third at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
September 8, 2026: Legacy Motor Club announced Berry as the 2027 driver.
February 2027: Berry will make his official debut with Legacy Motor Club at Daytona.
Season Trajectory
Berry's move to Legacy Motor Club highlights a period of significant roster turnover across the NASCAR Cup Series garages. This shift will alter the competitive balance as Legacy expands its operation to three full-time entries for the 2027 season.
The move ensures Berry will pilot the No. 42 car while Jesse Love takes over the No. 21 seat at Wood Brothers Racing. Fans should adjust their 2027 fantasy rosters to account for Berry's new crew chief pairing with Chais Eliason.
The takeaway
Drivers looking to secure top-tier seats in NASCAR often rely on consistent performance streaks to capture the attention of expanding organizations. Identifying how crew chief chemistry impacts a driver's transition to a new team remains a critical factor for success in the Cup Series.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by EssentiallySports.
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