Josh Berry places fourth at Iowa for first top five finish of 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 3:55 AM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Josh Berry finished fourth at Iowa Speedway on August 9, 2026, achieving his first top five finish of the season. His performance followed a challenging start with Wood Brothers Racing, who announced they would replace him with Jesse Love. Despite previous struggles, Berry expressed optimism about continued improvements in upcoming races. He aims to build on this achievement as the Cup Series progresses, with a race at Richmond scheduled next week.
- •Berry's top five is his first since New Hampshire last fall.
- •He currently sits 30th in the standings with limited opportunities for 2027.
- •Berry noted improvements in car performance despite earlier challenges this season.
- •He looks forward to competitive tracks in the upcoming weeks.
- 3:55 AMYahoo Sports — Free Agent Josh Berry Scores First Top Five In 2026
"Few NASCAR drivers are on the hot seat like Wood Brothers Racing’s Josh Berry. The driver once hand-picked to compete for Dale Earnhardt Jr. in the late model rankings is now a Cup Series racer. However, with a difficult start to the 2026 season, Wood Brothers Racing is replacing Berry with 2025 O’Reilly Auto Parts […] The post Free Agent Josh Berry Scores First Top Five In 2026 appeared first on HEAVY.
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