Event: NASCAR Cup Series Championship RaceDate/Time: Sunday, November 8, 2026, 3 p.m. ETLocation: Homestead-Miami Speedway, Homestead, FloridaLayout: 1.5-Mile OvalTV/Radio: NBC, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Wood Brothers Racing and the No. 21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane team head to Homestead-Miami Speedway for Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series Championship race celebrating a milestone 25-year partnership with Motorcraft while preparing to close out their two-year run with driver Josh Berry, who delivered the organization’s historic 101st victory.To commemorate the silver anniversary of the partnership, the No. 21 Ford Mustang Dark Horse will carry a special 25th anniversary Motorcraft decal on its hood this weekend.Jon Wood, a third-generation member of the Wood Brothers family who serves as team president and co-owner, reflected on the significance of the longstanding relationship with Motorcraft, which ranks among the longest-running partnerships in NASCAR history.“Our relationship with Motorcraft is something our family takes a tremendous amount of pride in,” Wood said. “When you look at how much this sport has changed over the last 25 years, it really puts into perspective how special it is to have a partner that has been with us through so much of our history.“We’ve celebrated some great moments together, and the relationships we’ve built with the people at Ford and Motorcraft mean just as much to us as the success we’ve shared on the racetrack. We’re grateful for their continued commitment to our race team and look forward to building on that in the years ahead.”Sunday’s season finale also marks Berry’s final race behind the wheel of the iconic No. 21 Ford before Jesse Love takes over driving duties in 2027.“We’re certainly appreciative of everything Josh has contributed to Wood Brothers Racing over the last two seasons,” Wood said. “Bringing home our 101st victory at Las Vegas last year was a special moment for our team in our 75th season, and Josh will always be a part of that history.“Our focus now is on finishing the season strong at Homestead and closing out the year on a positive note.”Berry and the Motorcraft/Quick Lane team enter the season finale with momentum following a strong stretch of performances that includes a pair of fourth-place finishes at Charlotte and Martinsville, an 11th-place result at Phoenix and a 12th-place finish at Talladega.Practice at Homestead-Miami Speedway is scheduled for Friday at 5:30 p.m. ET, followed by qualifying Saturday at 2:30 p.m. Both sessions will air on truTV.Sunday’s 400.5-mile, 267-lap race is scheduled to take the green flag shortly after 3 p.m., with live television coverage on NBC.Stage breaks are scheduled for Laps 80 and 165. |
