Josh Berry surged to the top of the pack in the No. 21 Wood Brothers Racing Ford, forging a strong finish for the 2026 Cup season.
Momentum for 2026 and 2027
Berry’s recent performance cements his place in the 2026 lineup. The 35‑year‑old faces a transition as the Wood Brothers will slot Jesse Love into the seat next year, leaving Berry in a chase for the next top ride.
He attributes his acceleration to “better cars and better luck,” rather than altered routines, while noting a shift toward a more aggressive driving style defensively.
Historic Run at New Hampshire
At New Hampshire, Berry claimed the leading lap count in a single Cup race—73 laps—more than any other driver’s prior run, and positioned the double‑national‑champion Chevy at the front line finishing third.
He underlines that his four straight top‑ten finishes are the first Wood Brothers streak of that length since Morgan Shepherd in 1994, a record that boosts his appeal to other teams.
Season Performance Snapshot
Berry rounded out the season with strong finishes: eighth place at Richmond, fourth at Iowa, and a seventh place at the Brickyard 400.
With a string of high finishes and a sustained competitive edge, Berry remains a prime prospect as teams weight future line‑ups.
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