Josh Berry crashes during NASCAR Cup practice at Las Vegas
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 6:05 AM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026
During NASCAR Cup Series practice at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on October 4, Josh Berry crashed his No. 21 Wood Brothers Racing Ford due to a tire issue. Berry described the incident as unfortunate, stating that it felt like the left rear tire failed. Another crash involved Noah Gragson's No. 4 Front Row Motorsports Ford, which also experienced a tire failure. Both drivers will start from the back of the field in the upcoming race. Other drivers, including Tyler Reddick, Ty Gibbs, and Chris Buescher, reported similar tire issues during practice, while no Chevrolet drivers faced problems.
- •Josh Berry crashed during practice at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
- •Berry and Gragson reported tire failures leading to crashes.
- •Both drivers will start at the back in the Cup race.
- •Berry plans to use a backup car for the race.
- •Multiple drivers experienced tire issues during the session.
- 6:05 AMYahoo Sports — Josh Berry on Las Vegas practice crash: 'It's a shame to be that slow and blow a tire'
- 6:05 AMMotorsport.com — Josh Berry on Las Vegas practice crash: 'It's a shame to be that slow and blow a tire'
"During NASCAR Cup Series practice at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, tire issues were appearing as teams once again pushed the envelope on air pressures. It doesn't help that Vegas also features a nasty bump in Turns 1 and 2 where cars often bottom out. Two cars ultimately crashed in Turns 1 and 2, and they were both Fords -- the No. 4 Front Row Motorsports Ford of Noah Gragson, and the No. 21 Wood ...Keep reading
"There were several tire issues in NASCAR Cup practice, and a big hit for the Wood Brothers Racing driver
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 4, 2026, 6:05 AMJosh Berry on Las Vegas practice crash: 'It's a shame to be that slow and blow a tire'
There were several tire issues in NASCAR Cup practice, and a big hit for the Wood Brothers Racing driver
- Motorsport.comOct 4, 2026, 6:05 AMJosh Berry on Las Vegas practice crash: 'It's a shame to be that slow and blow a tire'
During NASCAR Cup Series practice at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, tire issues were appearing as teams once again pushed the envelope on air pressures. It doesn't help that Vegas also features a nasty bump in Turns 1 and 2 where cars often bottom out. Two cars ultimately crashed in Turns 1 and 2, and they were both Fords -- the No. 4 Front Row Motorsports Ford of Noah Gragson, and the No. 21 Wood ...Keep reading
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