John Hunter Nemechek Out at Legacy Motor Club After NASCAR Cup Season
The team gave no reason for the move as it evaluates replacements, with Josh Berry emerging as the leading candidate, sources told The Athletic.
- On Wednesday, Legacy Motor Club announced John Hunter Nemechek will not return for the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series season. The team is co-owned by Richard Petty and Jimmie Johnson.
- Nemechek struggled throughout the 2026 season, finishing 27th in the regular-season Cup Series standings. In 26 races, he recorded one top-5 and two top-10 finishes.
- Josh Berry has emerged as the leading candidate to replace Nemechek, according to Bianchi of The Athletic. Berry maintains a 6.0 average finish in August and recently paced the field for 73 laps at New Hampshire.
- LMC stated on Wednesday they remain focused on finishing the 2026 season while roster decisions for 2027 remain uncertain. Jesse Love is among candidates being considered for the open seat.
- The Tennessee native recorded five DNFs during a challenging 2026 campaign that prompted the roster change. No reason was officially given for Nemechek's departure from the Toyota-affiliated organization.
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Nemechek to exit Legacy Motor Club at NASCAR season's end
Legacy Motor Club will part ways with John Hunter Nemechek at the end of the current NASCAR Cup Series season.“We are grateful for John Hunter’s contributions to Legacy Motor Club and appreciate his professionalism and commitment to the organization throughout his time with the team,” a statement read. “We remain...
John Hunter Nemechek to part ways with Legacy Motor Club
The NASCAR Cup Series team will have a new driver in the No. 42 car for 2027; Ahead of schedule John Hunter Nemechek first signed with Legacy Motor Club in 2023. He made his debut with the NASCAR Cup Series team in 2024. Earlier this year, Legacy Motor Club made announcements on key primary partners ...
John Hunter Nemechek Leaving Legacy Motor Club After 2026
John Hunter Nemechek will not return to Legacy Motor Club for the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series season. Piloting the No. 42 Toyota, Nemechek is in his third full-time season with the organization and currently ranks 27th in Cup Series points standings.In the wake of the news, rumors have swirled that Josh Berry is the leading […] The post John Hunter Nemechek Leaving Legacy Motor Club After 2026 appeared first on HEAVY.
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