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While most NASCAR victories belong to full‑time competitors, a handful of part‑time drivers have etched their names in the series’ record books. Their stories, spanning more than two decades, illustrate how limited schedules can still produce moments of triumph.
Jesse Love, the 2025 O'Reilly Auto Parts Series champion, will take the wheel of Wood Brothers Racing’s No. 21 Ford Mustang in the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series, displacing Josh Berry after a six‑year stint.
Wood Brothers Racing announced that Jesse Love, the reigning O'Reilly Auto Parts Series champion, will take the wheel of the legendary No. 21 Ford Mustang in 2027, stepping into a lineage that once carried Hall of Fame drivers such as David Pearson and Cale Yarborough.
Christopher Bell escaped a violent crash at Michigan with a broken wrist but still competed at Pocono. The incident has ignited a safety review across NASCAR, with drivers inspecting gear and chassis. Meanwhile, Josh Berry will not return to Wood Brothers Racing in 2027, and veteran co‑owner Dennis Reinbold has died.
Josh Berry announced he will not return to Wood Brothers Racing after the 2026 season, expressing thanks for the opportunities and hinting at future possibilities.
eero will headline the July 5, 2026 Cup Series event at Chicagoland Speedway, joining a three‑day Independence Day weekend of racing that also features ARCA and NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series dates.