Nemechek Loses Legacy Seat in Cup Series

Nemechek loses Legacy seat in Cup Series

Legacy Motor Club announced that John Hunter Nemechek will not return to drive the No. 42 Toyota in the NASCAR Cup Series next season.

Nemechek not returning to Cup seat

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