Legacy Motor Club to part ways with John Hunter Nemechek
John Hunter Nemechek, 29, will not return to Legacy Motor Club for the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series season. Nemechek first. joined the team at the start of the 2024 season, recording points finishes of 34th and 25th. He currently sits 27th in the 2026 championship standings, trailing teammate Erik Jones in 21st by 80 points after Daytona. "Legacy Motor Club has made the decision to part ways with ...…
Legacy Motor Club has decided to end its partnership with John Hunter Nemechek at the end of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, the team announced on September 2. Nemechek, 29, is currently in his third year as a full-time Cup Series driver with the organization, which has a total of two teams. He has been 27th in points this season, with one top-5 and two top-10 finishes, a decline from eight top-10 finishes in 2025.
While Legacy has not yet revealed the driver for the No. 42 Toyota in 2027, Josh Berry is the team's current favorite. The organization expressed gratitude for Nemechek's contributions and professionalism during his tenure.
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