
NASCAR’s First Southern California Street Race Sets Historic Stage
The upcoming San Diego Street Course event will feature a blend of series, top drivers and rare appearances, marking a new chapter for NASCAR in the region.
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The upcoming San Diego Street Course event will feature a blend of series, top drivers and rare appearances, marking a new chapter for NASCAR in the region.

NASCAR confirms driver changes for 2027, including Jesse Love replacing Josh Berry at Wood Brothers Racing, Corey Heim taking over at 23XI Racing, and Austin Hill slated for the No. 33 Chevrolet in 2026.

Carson Hocevar’s third full‑time season in the Cup Series has been interrupted by a rule that bars him from the upcoming Qualcomm Circuit event, prompting veteran Justin Marks to take his place.

Love, currently second in the 2026 championship, replaces Berry, who announced he will not return after the 2026 season.

At just 18, Jesse Love, the youngest ARCA Menards Series champion, will debut in the 2027 Daytona 500 with Wood Brothers Racing, marking a pivotal moment for the historic team.

Jesse Love, a 21‑year‑old prodigy, will pilot the iconic No. 21 Ford for Wood Brothers Racing beginning in 2027, with his debut set for the Daytona 500. The move follows a dominant performance in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series and a career steeped in NASCAR tradition.

Jesse Love, the 2025 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series champion, is set to make the jump to the NASCAR Cup Series full‑time in 2027, taking the wheel of the No. 21 Ford Mustang for Wood Brothers Racing.

Defending NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series champion Jesse Love is set to join Wood Brothers Racing in 2027, bringing a record of early championships and Xfinity rookie success to one of NASCAR’s most storied teams.

NASCAR will race in San Diego for the first time ever with a street course event at Naval Base Coronado. The 3.4‑mile temporary circuit with 16 turns will be built on Naval Air Station North Island. Sheldon Creed enters the weekend fourth in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series standings. Sam Mayer has back‑to‑back top‑five finishes at Nashville and Pocono. Cole Custer’s Naval squadron pairing this weekend is Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron Four (HSC‑4). Custer has made one career NASCAR Cup Series start on a street course, finishing 33rd last season at the Chicago Street Course. Creed is set to make his fourth career street course start in the O’Reilly Series this Saturday in San Diego. Mayer is in line for his fourth career street course start in the O’Reilly Series this weekend. Haas Factory Team had a strong weekend at Pocono, earning two top‑five finishes in Saturday’s O’Reilly Series race. Cole Custer charged from the rear of the field to 12th on Saturday and ran inside the top 10 briefly in Sunday’s Cup Series race.

NASCAR will stage a rare triple‑header at the Naval Base Coronado in San Diego, featuring the Cup, O’Reilly and Truck Series. Qualifying results see Magnussen, Johnson, Pardus and Perez leading their divisions.

Jesse Love, the 2025 O'Reilly Auto Parts Series champion, has signed with Wood Brothers Racing to drive the No. 21 Ford in the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series.

Jesse Love will take over the iconic No. 21 Ford for Wood Brothers Racing in the 2027 Cup Series, bringing a rapid‑rise résumé and a lifelong ambition to the seat.

Jesse Love, a recent O’Reilly Auto Parts champion, will drive the No. 21 Ford for Wood Brothers Racing in 2027, stepping into a seat vacated by Josh Berry and joining a wave of new talent.
Wood Brothers Racing has named Jesse Love as its 2027 driver, bringing a championship pedigree and a proven track record to the storied organization.
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.

Jesse Love, the 2020 and 2021 ARCA Menards Series West champion and 2023 ARCA Menards Series titleholder, will drive the iconic Wood Brothers Racing No. 21 Ford in the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series, succeeding Josh Berry.
After a breakout season in the ARCA and O’Reilly Series, 21‑year‑old Jesse Love will drive the iconic No. 21 Ford for Wood Brothers Racing in the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series, replacing Josh Berry.

Jesse Love will drive the No. 21 Wood Brothers Racing entry in the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series after a championship‑winning stint in the O’Reilly Series.

Wood Brothers Racing announced the hiring of Jesse Love, a rising star from the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, to drive the iconic No. 21 car in 2027.

NASCAR’s rising star Jesse Love is set to transition to the Cup Series with Wood Brothers Racing in 2027, debuting at the Daytona 500 after a record‑breaking ARCA career.

NASCAR’s driver roster is set for a significant shift as the 2027 season approaches, with veteran Josh Berry confirming he will not return to Wood Brothers Racing. The move opens a pivotal seat for a younger talent, and early indications point to Jesse Love as the leading candidate.

Wood Brothers Racing is searching for a new driver for the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series, with Jesse Love emerging as a leading candidate after Josh Berry announced his exit. The move comes as the No. 21 car seeks a performance boost following a difficult 2026 season.

NASCAR will host a three‑race weekend in Coronado featuring the Navy 250, United Rentals Driven To Serve 250 and the Anduril 250, highlighting manufacturer line‑ups, points leaders and a slate of veteran drivers.