Jun 9, 2024; Sonoma, California, USA; NASCAR Cup Sequence driver Josh Berry (4) waves as he will get launched to followers earlier than the beginning of the Toyota / Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway. Necessary Credit score: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports activities NASCAR Cup Sequence rookie Josh Berry will drive for Wooden Brothers Racing beginning subsequent season.
The crew introduced Wednesday that Berry signed a multi-year contract to take over the No. 21 Ford Mustang from Harrison Burton.
Berry, 33, presently pilots the No. 4 Ford for Stewart-Haas Racing, which is shutting down on the finish of this season.
Berry has recorded 4 top-10 finishes in his final seven races, together with third-place showings at New Hampshire (June 23) and Darlington (Might 12).
“Josh brings a wealth of expertise and willpower, evident by his success in each degree of competitors, from grassroots NASCAR to current day,” crew president Jon Wooden stated.
Earlier drivers of the Wooden Brothers’ No. 21 embody Cale Yarborough, Donnie Allison, Buddy Baker, Dale Jarrett and Michael Waltrip.
“Once you consider the historical past and legacy of NASCAR, it is arduous to not consider the Wooden Brothers and the unimaginable impression they’ve made on the game. It is an honor and a privilege to be a small a part of carrying on that legacy,” stated Berry. “To have the ability to add my title to the checklist of drivers who’ve piloted the long-lasting No. 21 is one thing I do not take flippantly.”
Berry presently ranks nineteenth within the Cup Sequence standings.
He additionally has 5 profession wins, 52 top-10 finishes and 4 poles within the NASCAR Xfinity Sequence.
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