Wood Brothers Racing announced Wednesday morning that Jesse Love will drive their famed No. 21 entry in 2027.
This comes just a week after their current driver, Josh Berry, revealed that he would not be returning to the team after the 2026 season concludes. The team currently sits 32nd in the owner standings after what has been an abysmal start to the year.
“Jesse has accomplished a lot at a young age,” said Jon Wood, president of Wood Brothers Racing. “He’s demonstrated the ability to win races, compete for championships and handle the expectations that come with racing at a high level. We’re looking forward to giving him the opportunity to take the next step in his career with the No. 21 team.”
Love, 21 years of age, has been a rising star in the developmental series, winning a handful of races over the years including the 2025 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series championship. He will now move to the third different manufacturer of his career, already have being been at Toyota and Chevrolet.
“Driving the No. 21 for Wood Brothers Racing is truly an honor,” said Love. “This team has played such an important role in NASCAR history, and the drivers who have sat behind the wheel of this car are some of the greatest our sport has ever seen. I’m incredibly grateful to everyone at Wood Brothers Racing, Team Penske and Ford Racing for believing in me – I’m excited to get to work, continue learning from the people around me and compete at the highest level.”
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