Race Report: Homestead-Miami Speedway

Event: NASCAR Cup Series Championship

Location: Homestead-Miami Speedway, Homestead, Florida

Date: Sunday, November 8, 2026

Start: 14th

Finish: 13th

Josh Berry and the No. 21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford Mustang, featuring a special hood decal commemorating Motorcraft’s 25-year partnership with Wood Brothers Racing, finished 13th in Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

The 400-mile championship race also marked Berry’s final start behind the wheel of the iconic No. 21 Ford.

During his two seasons with Wood Brothers Racing, Berry earned the organization’s 101st Cup Series victory at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in 2025, along with seven top-five and 19 top-10 finishes. The Wood Brothers rebounded from a midseason slump in 2026 to finish 21st in the Owner Points standings.

On Sunday at Homestead, Berry started 14th and worked his way into the top 10 during the opening laps before finishing Stage 1 in 12th place.

During Stage 2, Berry slipped outside the top 20 before recovering to finish the segment in 20th.

The Motorcraft/Quick Lane team navigated a chaotic sequence on pit road during the ensuing Stage break, allowing Berry to gain five positions and restart 15th for the final segment. He steadily worked his way back into the top 10 and gained another position on pit road during the race’s final caution period.

Despite losing several positions during the final eight-lap run to the checkered flag, Berry brought the No. 21 Mustang home in 13th place to close out the 2026 season.

Eddie Wood expressed his appreciation for the continued support of the organization’s partners and reflected on Berry’s contributions during his two seasons with the team.

“We’d like to thank our friends at Ford Motor Company, Motorcraft, Ford Racing, Team Penske and all the sponsors that have made it possible for us to continue to field a competitive team in the Cup Series,” Wood said. “And we are proud of what we have accomplished with Josh. We will always consider him part of our Wood Brothers Racing family and wish him well as he moves to another team.”

With the 2026 season complete, Wood Brothers Racing now turns its attention to preparations for the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series season, which begins with the DAYTONA 500 on Feb. 21 at Daytona International Speedway.