Dale Earnhardt Jr. discusses Josh Berry's future amid season struggles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 6:22 PM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
Dale Earnhardt Jr. expresses concern for Josh Berry as the driver faces a challenging season in the NASCAR Cup Series. Berry's disappointing year has been compounded by his impending departure from Wood Brothers Racing, which has opted not to renew his contract for the 2027 season. Recently, Berry was involved in a crash while contending for position with Christopher Bell. Despite previous successes, including a win at Las Vegas, Berry is now wondering about his future opportunities in racing, with Earnhardt noting the lack of viable options in the current. He questions where Berry's next opportunity might arise given the circumstances.
- •Josh Berry will not return to Wood Brothers Racing for the 2027 season.
- •Berry ranks 33rd in the NASCAR Cup Series standings this season.
- •Dale Earnhardt Jr. discovered Berry and has supported him throughout his career.
- •Berry recently crashed while racing for position with Christopher Bell.
- •Earnhardt indicates that opportunities for drivers like Berry are scarce.
- 6:22 PMYahoo Sports — Dale Earnhardt Jr. doesn't know where Josh Berry goes from here
- 6:22 PMMotorsport.com — Dale Earnhardt Jr. doesn't know where Josh Berry goes from here
"Dale Earnhardt Jr. feels for his friend and longtime collaborator, Josh Berry, amidst a disaster season in the NASCAR Cup Series that seemingly has no viable competitive future after his impending dismissal from Wood Brothers Racing. Most recently, Berry was crashed while racing Christopher Bell for 25th, but only because the latter broke traction underneath him. Berry lamented all the things ...Keep reading
"This was a terrible time to lose a ride at any NASCAR level
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 23, 2026, 6:22 PMDale Earnhardt Jr. doesn't know where Josh Berry goes from here
This was a terrible time to lose a ride at any NASCAR level
- Motorsport.comJul 23, 2026, 6:22 PMDale Earnhardt Jr. doesn't know where Josh Berry goes from here
Dale Earnhardt Jr. feels for his friend and longtime collaborator, Josh Berry, amidst a disaster season in the NASCAR Cup Series that seemingly has no viable competitive future after his impending dismissal from Wood Brothers Racing. Most recently, Berry was crashed while racing Christopher Bell for 25th, but only because the latter broke traction underneath him. Berry lamented all the things ...Keep reading
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