Wood Brothers names Stanley as crew chief for Berry
Wood Brothers Racing has named Miles Stanley as the crew chief of the No. 21 Ford beginning next season for driver Josh Berry.
“The Wood Brothers name is synonymous with the sport of NASCAR, and to be able to serve as the crew chief for the iconic No. 21 is an incredible opportunity,” Stanley said. “I’m looking forward to working with Josh Berry, whose skills and enthusiasm are sure to bring great value to the team. It’s an exciting time for the Wood Brothers with the addition of Josh Berry and the celebration of their 75th anniversary in NASCAR in 2025. We’ll be ready to hit the ground running.”
Stanley is a longtime employee of Team Penske, the alliance partner of Wood Brothers Racing, and a veteran race engineer. He currently serves as the performance engineering manager for Penske. Between 2013 and 2019, he was a member of Joey Logano’s team, which includes winning the 2018 championship.
In 2021, Stanley had his first experience as a crew chief as Penske entered the No. 33 part-time with Austin Cindric. He then began his current role in 2022.
“Miles has built an impressive resume filled with wins and championships, and he has a deep, technical understanding of the sport,” said Jon Wood, president of Wood Brothers Racing. “His commitment and impressive track record make him a perfect fit for the No. 21 team as we enter an exciting new chapter. Over the years, we’ve been fortunate to work with some of the most talented crew chiefs in NASCAR, and I look forward to seeing what Miles and Josh accomplish on the track next year.”
A graduate of the University of Akron, Stanley began his racing career in open wheel racing with Polestar Racing Group in the Champ Car Atlantic Series. Stanley moved to stock car racing in 2009 with Robby Gordon Motorsports before joining BK Racing in 2012 and then Team Penske in 2013.