Josh Berry will drive Wood Brothers Racing’s No. 21 in the NASCAR Cup Series starting in 2025, the team announced July 3.
He moves over from Stewart-Haas Racing, and the deal is for multiple years.
A crew chief and sponsorship for Berry’s effort have not yet been announced, aside from longtime Wood Brothers sponsor Ford Motorcraft/Quick Lane.
“When you think of the history and legacy of NASCAR, it’s hard to not think of the Wood Brothers and the incredible impact they’ve made on the sport,” Berry said in a team release. “It’s an honor and a privilege to be a small part of carrying on that legacy. To be able to add my name to the list of drivers who have piloted the iconic No. 21 is something I don’t take lightly.”
Berry replaces Harrison Burton, who has been with the team for the last three seasons. He scored one top five and four top 10s in his first two seasons and currently has one top 10 in 2024, sitting 33rd in points.
Berry, meanwhile, has two top fives and four top 10s in SHR’s No. 4. The team announced earlier this year it will be closing at the end of 2024.
He’s the second driver from SHR to find employment for 2025. Current teammate Chase Briscoe will move to Joe Gibbs Racing’s No. 19 in the series.
“Over the years, we’ve had the privilege of working with a multitude of successful drivers, and now having the opportunity to add Josh Berry to that list is a significant milestone for our team,” Jon Wood, Wood Brothers president, added. “Josh brings a wealth of talent and determination, evident thorough his success in every level of competition, from grassroots NASCAR to present day. He fits the values of our team, and we believe that with Josh behind the wheel, we will achieve great things together on the track.”
Burton’s 2025 plans have not yet been announced.
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I hope Burton gets a ride in the XFINITY series. He has talent, he’s just not Cup level.
Congrats to Berry on his new ride.
I don’t think Berry can show his true ability in the 21 but we will find out how good the car really is.
Hopefully Rodney Childers goes with him.