Josh Berry finishes third at New Hampshire amid uncertain future
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 1:54 AM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Josh Berry finished third in the Dollar Tree 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on August 23, 2026. Berry led for 73 laps and achieved his best finish of the season, marking his fourth consecutive top-10 result. Despite his strong performance, he is set to leave Wood Brothers Racing after this season and has not secured a ride for 2027. After the race, Berry acknowledged some struggles with pit management but expressed satisfaction with his effort. Ryan Blaney won the race and Bubba Wallace took second place.
- •Berry records a third-place finish at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
- •He led the race for 73 laps during the event.
- •Berry's performance continues a streak of four top-10 finishes.
- •Ryan Blaney won the race, followed by Bubba Wallace in second.
- •Berry confirms he will not return to Wood Brothers Racing in 2027.
- 1:54 AMMotorsport.com — Josh Berry is racing for his future, and admits he was 'rougher than normal'
- 1:54 AMYahoo Sports — Josh Berry is racing for his future, and admits he was 'rougher than normal'
- 12:02 AMYahoo Sports — Josh Berry Posts Strong New Hampshire Run Amid 2027 Uncertainty
"Josh Berry has been very fast lately in the No. 21 Wood Brothers Racing Ford, rising with the rest of Team Penske, whom they are closely aligned with. But for Berry, it's not just about ending his 2026 season on a high note. The 35-year-old is racing for his future in the sport, as the Wood Brothers will replace him with Jesse Love in 2027. Berry doesn't know what he'll be doing next year ...Keep reading
"Josh Berry recorded a strong third-place finish on Sunday at New Hampshire. Berry's NASCAR future remains unclear as he will not return to Wood Brothers Racing in 2027.
"Berry now has four consecutive top ten finishes this summer in a feat the Wood Brothers haven't seen in over three decades
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External links- Motorsport.comAug 24, 2026, 1:54 AMJosh Berry is racing for his future, and admits he was 'rougher than normal'
Josh Berry has been very fast lately in the No. 21 Wood Brothers Racing Ford, rising with the rest of Team Penske, whom they are closely aligned with. But for Berry, it's not just about ending his 2026 season on a high note. The 35-year-old is racing for his future in the sport, as the Wood Brothers will replace him with Jesse Love in 2027. Berry doesn't know what he'll be doing next year ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 1:54 AMJosh Berry is racing for his future, and admits he was 'rougher than normal'
Berry now has four consecutive top ten finishes this summer in a feat the Wood Brothers haven't seen in over three decades
- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 12:02 AMJosh Berry Posts Strong New Hampshire Run Amid 2027 Uncertainty
Josh Berry recorded a strong third-place finish on Sunday at New Hampshire. Berry's NASCAR future remains unclear as he will not return to Wood Brothers Racing in 2027.
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