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With news of Harrison Burton moving to the Wood Brothers #21 car, it leaves Matt DiBenedetto on the lurch. The driver broke the news in a Facebook video and also revealed his emotions.

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He insisted that no blame can be leveled at Wood Brothers Racing because they were like a family to him. However, DiBenedetto did confess that losing the ride ‘sucked’.

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He said, “I’m super appreciative for the opportunity, appreciative that we have a good chunk of season left to kick butt and just know that I’m here to win in the Cup Series.

“I’m going to, through all the heartache, all the frustration, all the obstacles, all the craziness of what I told you about with our team not being where it needs to be, all this stuff, I don’t care, I’m going to overcome all of that.”

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What lies in the future for Matt DiBenedetto?

The soon-to-be 30-year-old is in his second season with Wood Brothers Racing. Now it looks like he and the outfit will be parting ways.

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From 57 starts with the outfit, Matt DiBenedetto has notched up five Top-5 finishes. However, the win continues to elude him to this day and time is running out.

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For now, the driver simply has to cherish the time he has left with Wood Brothers Racing. At the same time, he must try to deliver as many decent performances as possible.

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The next few races will not only be his bid for the playoffs but there is something bigger at stake. In essence, the remainder of the season will be one massive audition for any Cup Series team to recruit him to their side.

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All that DiBenedetto needs to do is put his head down and charge. As a driver who is on the outskirts of a playoff berth, he needs to be more aggressive and ruthless to try and qualify.

READ MORE: Why the Future of Matt DiBenedetto Hangs on Keselowski’s Decision to Join Roush Fenway

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Dhruv George is EssentiallySports’ foremost authority on motorsport and a founding member of the outlet’s NASCAR desk. A Journalism graduate fluent in English and French, he brings over eight years of motorsports journalism experience covering everything from high-octane NASCAR battles to the finesse of Formula 1 and MotoGP. His extensive paddock access has earned him exclusive interviews with top names such as F1’s Pierre Gasly and Moto2’s Tony Arbolino, cementing his reputation as a trusted voice among racing fans. Known for his candid opinions, Dhruv isn’t afraid to tackle contentious officiating calls, most recently defending Joey Logano after the DYL penalty in Phoenix. Before focusing on NASCAR as a Senior Writer, Dhruv contributed extensively to EssentiallySports’ coverage of F1 and NASCAR, building a versatile and impactful sports portfolio.

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