Rising Star Josh Berry Set to Join Wood Brothers Racing for 2025 NASCAR Cup Series: A Closer Look at the Exciting Move

Josh Berry, the impressive young driver who has had a standout rookie season with Stewart-Haas Racing, is set to join Wood Brothers Racing for the 2025 season. This announcement marks him as the second SHR driver to secure a new ride for next year, following in the footsteps of his teammates Noah Gragson and Ryan Preece.

Berry will take over from Harrison Burton in the No. 21 car, which has been with Wood Brothers Racing for three seasons. Jon Wood, the president of Wood Brothers Racing, expressed confidence in Berry’s abilities and called him the top prospect based on his impressive results.

Berry himself is excited about this new opportunity and feels well-prepared to deliver strong performances on the track. While a crew chief for Berry has not been determined yet, Wood mentioned that there are talented individuals at Team Penske who could potentially fill that role, as Wood Brothers Racing is aligned with Team Penske and utilizes some of its personnel.

The full sponsorship details will be announced at a later date, with support from Ford Motorcraft/Quick Lane continuing. Berry started his Cup career as a rookie this season driving the No. 4 car for Kevin Harvick but had to find a new ride when SHR announced its closure after this season. With four top-10 finishes in the last seven races and only having three finishes outside the top 20 in the last 10 points races, Berry has shown consistency and determination on the track.

The Wood Brothers are eager to secure their 100th career Cup win; their last victory was with Ryan Blaney in 2017 at Pocono Raceway. Berry is looking forward to taking on this challenge and emphasizing his relentless work ethic and dedication to succeeding in his new role while continuing to prove himself as a competitive driver in NASCAR Cup Series.

Overall, Josh Berry’s move from Stewart-Haas Racing to Wood Brothers Racing is an exciting development that promises to bring new energy and talent into one of NASCAR’s most storied teams. With their history of success and commitment to excellence, it’s clear that both drivers have bright futures ahead of them in NASCAR’s highest series.