Legacy Motor Club is reportedly parting ways with driver John Hunter Nemechek, with the team expected to release him after the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, according to sources cited by multiple outlets. Both reports tie the decision to the team’s performance and Nemechek’s lack of wins in the Cup Series, noting he is winless across 139 career starts.
The Athletic and Yahoo Sports also describe Legacy Motor Club as seeking a change to improve results. Yahoo Sports adds that Nemechek had recently agreed to a 2027 contract extension, making the reported release notable. Yahoo Sports further identifies Josh Berry as the top candidate to drive the No. 42 Toyota following Nemechek, while The Athletic emphasizes Legacy’s broader investment push and the team’s decision to move on from its current driver.
In context, the outlets collectively indicate Legacy is adjusting its driver lineup ahead of the next season cycle, balancing contractual developments against performance outcomes. They differ mainly in how much detail they provide about contract timing and the replacement process, but both point to Berry as a leading option and frame Nemechek’s tenure as ending after 2026.
