Earlier in the year, Michael Annett injured his leg, so he was indisposed for a while. In response, the JR Motorsports team decided to rope in Josh Berry in his place. Needless to say, Berry turned into a super substitute and went on to win the race. In an interview after the race, he talked about how the outfit managed to convince him to compete. He said [https://twitter.com/bobpockrass/status/1441966647263170564], “Originally, JRM and myself decided that they wanted me to participate in the ValleyStar Credit Union 300 in Martinsville. That’s why I wasn’t in the Truck race last night, and we made some plans according to that. Michael’s re-injury of his leg at Bristol just changed that. “Without a doubt, they wanted me here, they wanted me in the car. It was really no question outside of that.” WHAT ELSE DID JOSH BERRY SAY? The driver is also preparing for his full-time Xfinity Series debut in 2022. At the end of the day, Josh Berry was simply clamoring for a good race. He even spoke to team owner, Dale Earnhardt Jr and admitted that he was pretty excited for the opportunity. Back in spring, he raced at Las Vegas for JRM and that helped prepare him a little bit. Josh Berry [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1311992417.jpg]MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA – APRIL 11: Josh Berry, driver of the #8 Chevrolet Accessories Chevrolet, celebrates after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series Cook Out 250 at Martinsville Speedway on April 11, 2021 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) Naturally, the 2-time race winner was keen to see how much he had grown as a racer. He also revealed that he and the JR Motorsports team came into this race, seeking to win. In fact, he was pretty confident that he could reach Victory Lane, and boy did he deliver. For now, Berry will be hoping to get more Xfinity Series opportunities under his belt. This is because he will want to prove to JRM that they made a good decision in signing him. Meanwhile, the injured Michael Annett will be focused on recuperating as quickly as he can, so that he can return to the car. READ MORE: JR Motorsports Recruits Josh Berry for 2022 NASCAR Xfinity Series Season [https://www.essentiallysports.com/nascar-news-jr-motorsports-recruits-josh-berry-for-2022-xfinity-series-season/] 

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<h2>Las Vegas Motor Speedway- 2021 Latest News, Winners, Qualifying, Track</h2>
Las Vegas Motor Speedway, situated in Clark County, Nevada in Las Vegas, Nevada around 15 miles upper east of the Las Vegas Strip, is a 1,200-acre of land (490 ha) complex of various tracks for motorsports dashing. The complex is possessed by Speedway Motorsports, Inc.
<h2>History</h2>
Following the last conclusion of Stardust International Raceway in 1971, plans were produced for another racing facility in Las Vegas - the Las Vegas Speedrome. Situated in the far upper east corner of the Las Vegas Valley, the Speedrome comprised of a street course and drag strip, opening in 1972. Alexander Rodriguez leased the facility from the City of Las Vegas, and added the 3/8-mile short track in 1985 after the conclusion of Craig Road Speedway in 1983.

Ralph Engelstad of the Imperial Palace bought the track in 1989, renaming the office Las Vegas Speedway Park. Engelstad cooperated with William Bennett of the Sahara Hotel and opened another $72 million superspeedway on the site in September 1996.

The main race at the speedway was on September 15 with an IndyCar occasion, which was won by Richie Hearn. A NASCAR Truck Series race continued in November. In December 1998, Speedway Motorsports bought Las Vegas Motor Speedway from Engelstad and Bennett for $215 million.

Veteran motorsports publicist Chris Powell was named the speedway's president and general manager and still holds that position today.
<h2>2021 Race</h2>
Kevin Harvick started on the pole ahead of Homestead winner William Byron. Kyle Larson?led 103 of 267 laps in the NASCAR Cup Series??Pennzoil 400 at the?Speedway?en route to the victory.
<h2>Quick Facts</h2>
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<td width="301">Location</td>
<td width="301"><strong>Las Vegas Motor Speedway</strong>
7000 N. Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, Nevada 89115</td>
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<td width="301">Operator</td>
<td width="301">Speedway Motorsports, Inc.</td>
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<td width="301">Major Events</td>
<td width="301"><strong>NASCAR Cup Series</strong>

Pennzoil 400

South Point 400

<strong>NASCAR Xfinity Series</strong>

Alsco Uniforms 300

Alsco Uniforms 302

<strong>NASCAR Camping World Truck Series</strong>

Bucked Up 200

World of Westgate 200

<strong>NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series</strong>

NHRA World Finals Baja 1000 (Qualifying for Trophy Trucks and Class 1)

K&amp;N Spring Fling Million bracket race</td>
</tr>
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<td width="301">Length</td>
<td width="301">1.5 mi (2.41 km)</td>
</tr>
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<td width="301">Most Wins</td>
<td width="301">Jimmie Johnson (4)</td>
</tr>
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<td width="301">Most Starts</td>
<td width="301">Kurt Busch, Kevin Harvick (20)</td>
</tr>
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<td width="301">Poles</td>
<td width="301">Kasey Kahne (3)</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

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<h1 style="text-align: center"><b>NASCAR Xfinity Series: Origin, Teams and More</b></h1>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>What is the NASCAR Xfinity Series?</strong></h2>
NASCAR's Xfinity Series needs no introduction. Touted as the second-tier division of the stock car racing organization, the tourney has been a long-time contributor to thrilling races. The minor league of NASCAR, the Xfinity Series is considered a stage for young drivers to venture up to the association's high-level hustling, the Cup Series. The Xfinity Series races are held as a feeder race on the day preceding a Cup Series occasion planned for the end of that week.

Currently, the series hosts races at the same locations as the NASCAR Cup Series which include Intermediate tracks, Superspeedways, Short Tracks, and Road Courses.

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<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>NASCAR Xfinity Series Origin</strong></h2>
The Series' inaugural session took place in 1982 when long-time NASCAR sponsor Anheuser-Busch decided to back a newly reformed late-model sportsman series with its Budweiser brand. The first-ever race in the division was held at the Daytona International Speedway, and the iconic legend Dale Earnhardt was the race winner.

As to when the series actually emerged, we will have to go back to 1950 when the NASCAR's Sportsman Division, the fourth series after the Modified, Roadster and Strictly Stock division, was formed as the organization's short track race division.

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<h2 style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400"><strong>Why is it named Xfinity Series?</strong> </span></h2>
Today, what is known as the NASCAR Xfinity Series has had quite a few name changes over the decades. After its official debut in 1982 with Budweiser as a partner, in 1984, the series moved to being sponsored by Anheuser-Busch's Busch Beer brand instead. It is then that it came to be known as the Busch Grand National Series. However, the brewing company dropped the sponsorship in 2007 until subsequently, in 2008, insurance and financial services company Nationwide Insurance took the vacant spot and renamed the tourney the 'Nationwide Series'.
<p style="text-align: left">After the end of the insurance company's 7-year contract, in 2014, Comcast announced that it was going to serve as a sponsor for the series through its cable television and internet brand Xfinity, renaming it the <b>Xfinity Series.</b></p>

<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>What is the format of the Xfinity Series?</strong></h2>
The Playoff format was introduced in the NASCAR Xfinity Series in 2016. While it is similar to that of the Cup Series, the second-tier division uses a three-round playoff format instead of four, with 12 drivers in contention. At the end of the first two rounds, four drivers with the lowest season points of the 12 (and then 8) drivers, are eliminated. In the 2024 Xfinity Series season, there are a total of 33 races, consisting of seven playoff races and 26 regular season races.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>NASCAR Xfinity Series Teams</strong></h2>
Reportedly, more than 35 drivers participate in the NASCAR Xfinity Series every year, with three OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturer), namely, Toyota, Ford and Chevrolet.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>NASCAR Xfinity Series Venue</strong></h2>
The first-ever championship race back in the Xfinity Series inaugural season in 1982 was held at the Martinsville Speedway on October 31. The speedway is a short track and is 0.526-mile in length. Currently, the Xfinity Series championship race is held at Phoenix Raceway at Avondale, Arizona. In 2024, it is scheduled to take place on November 9.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship</strong></h2>
1982 was a good year for NASCAR driver Jack Ingram. Nicknamed 'The Iron Man', Ingram was the first-ever championship title holder in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, then called the <b>Budweiser Late Model Sportsman Series. </b>As for the defending champion, Stewart-Haas Racing's Cole Custer clinched the championship in 2023, beating JR Motorsports' Justin Allgaier and Sam Mayer.

There are several drivers who have shown their dominance in the Xfinity Series. However, unlike the Cup Series where icons like Richard Petty, Dale Earnhardt and Jimmie Johnson left others behind with seven championship wins each, NASCAR's second-division has had a more even field when it comes to title wins. Drivers like Tyler Reddick, Ricky Stenhouse Jr, Kevin Harvick, Martin Truex Jr, Dale Earnhardt Jr, Randy LaJoie, Larry Pearson, Jack Ingram and Sam Ard have each won two championships each, with the latest two-time champion being Tyler Reddick, in 2018 and 2019.

However, when it comes to Xfinity Series race wins, the balance is clearly tipped toward one side. With a staggering 102 race wins (with the latest victory coming at Atlanta in February, 2024) Kyle Busch sits atop leaving behind Mark Martin at 49 and Kevin Harvick at 47.
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<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>NASCAR Cup Series Track Types</strong></h2>
The NASCAR Xfinity Series organizes its races on four different types of tracks, namely, Intermediate tracks, Superspeedways, Short Tracks and Road Courses.

When it comes to Intermediate tracks, it simply means <em>"any track greater than one mile in length, with the exception of both Daytona and Talladega" </em>according to the official NASCAR website and currently the Cup Series drivers compete on the following Intermediate tracks/Speedways :
<ul class="jsx-5fbc0b8734eedfa8">
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Atlanta Motor Speedway (1.540-mile, Quad-Oval)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Charlotte Motor Speedway (1.500-mile Quad-Oval, including a 2.280 miles Road Course)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Darlington Raceway (1.366-mile, Egg-Shaped Oval)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Dover Motor Speedway (1.000-mile, Concrete Oval)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Homestead-Miami Speedway (1.500-mile, Oval)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Kansas Speedway (1.500-mile, Tri-Oval)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Las Vegas Motor Speedway (1.500-mile, Tri-Oval)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Michigan International Speedway (2.000-mile, D-Shaped Oval)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Nashville Superspeedway (1.333-mile, Tri-Oval)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">New Hampshire Motor Speedway (1.058-mile, Paperclip Oval)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Phoenix Raceway (1.000-mile, Dogleg Oval)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Texas Motor Speedway (1.500-mile, Quad-Oval)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">World Wide Technology Raceway (1.250-mile, Egg-Shaped Oval)</li>
</ul>
On the other hand, Superspeedways ae oval road courses of two miles or longer. Currently, the NASCAR Cup Series has the following Superspeedways:
<ul class="jsx-5fbc0b8734eedfa8">
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Auto Club Speedway (2.000-mile, D-Shaped Oval; Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Chicagoland Speedway (1.500-mile, D-Shaped Oval; Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Daytona International Speedway (2.500-mile, Tri-Oval)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Kentucky Speedway (1.500-mile, D-Shaped Oval)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Pocono Raceway (2.500-mile, Triangular Oval)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Talladega Superspeedway (2.660-mile, Tri-Oval)</li>
</ul>
The short tracks (less than 1 mile in length) that are part of NASCAR are:
<ul class="jsx-5fbc0b8734eedfa8">
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Bristol Motor Speedway (0.533-mile, Oval)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Eldora Speedway (0.500-mile, Oval; Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Iowa Speedway (0.875-mile, Oval)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Knoxville Raceway (0.500-mile, Oval</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park (0.686-mile, Oval)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Martinsville Speedway (0.526-mile, Paperclip Oval)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Milwaukee Mile Speedway (1.015-mile, Oval)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">North Wilkesboro Speedway (0.625-mile, Oval)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Richmond Raceway (0.750-mile, D-shaped Oval)</li>
</ul>
As for Road Courses, NASCAR makes use of the following race tracks:
<ul class="jsx-5fbc0b8734eedfa8">
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (2.459-mile, Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Chicago Street Race (2.14 miles)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Circuit of the Americas (3.426-mile)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">DAYTONA Road Course (4.170-mile, Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course (2.400-mile, Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Portland International Raceway (1.967-mile, Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Road America(4.048-mile, Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Sebring Raceway (3.741 mi, Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Sonoma Raceway (1.99-mile)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Watkins Glen International (2.45-mile)</li>
</ul>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>NASCAR Xfinity Series Cars</strong></h2>
Just like the NASCAR Cup Series, the organization's second division has also seen many changes when it comes to its racing vehicles. Among them was the Gen 4 car, that made its debut in the division in 1992 and stayed for almost two decades, till 2010. The Gen 4 car was evidently different from all the other cars used as the model removed all "stock" aspects from stock car racing and made it aerodynamically sensitive.

As per reports, the <em>"Generation 4 cars feature highly modified bodies with teams spending hours in the wind tunnel to gain aerodynamics.<sup id="cite_ref-:1_3-0" class="reference"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Generation_4_(NASCAR)#cite_note-:1-3">[3]</a></sup> The bumpers, nose and tail are composed of molded fiberglass based on production counterparts".</em>

Another notable model was the 'Car of Tomorrow' that ran in the Xfinity Series since 2010-full time. This model flaunts prominent front splitters under the bumpers and larger rear wings. Apart from that, according to NASCAR, the car also has <em>"significant safety advancements and a return to symmetrical bodies". </em><em> </em>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>How are Cup Series cars different from Xfinity Series cars?</strong></h2>
Just like the two divisions are distinctly different, even the vehicles used differ in various aspects. Unlike the Cup Series that currently uses the 'Next Gen' car, the Xfinity Series car uses a vehicle that five lug nuts holding the wheels in place, as opposed to the Cup Series car that uses wider tires with a single lug nut. Apart from that, the Cup Series cars have a power output of 670 hp as compared to the Xfinity's 650 hp.

When it comes to the gearbox, the Next Gen cars have a 5-speed sequential shifter in use, whereas Xfinity vehicles have a traditional H-Pattern 4-speed shifter.
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[caption id="attachment_819539" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-819539 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2021-11-07T034119Z_856063720_MT1USATODAY17112225_RTRMADP_3_NASCAR-XFINITY-SERIES-CHAMPIONSHIP.jpg" alt="Daniel Hemric" width="1920" height="1280" /> Nov 6, 2021; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Xfinity Series driver Daniel Hemric (18) beats Xfinity Series driver Austin Cindric (22) to the finish line to win the Xfinity Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>How is the Xfinity Series different from the Cup Series?</strong></h2>
The NASCAR Cup and Xfinity Series don't just differ in their names but also the way they operate among several other things. While NASCAR's top divisions has 39 races in a season. the Xfinity season has 33. As for the vehicles used for racing purposes, Xfinity uses the Chevrolet Camaro while the Cup Series makes use of the Chevrolet Chevrolet Camaro ZL1. Toyota also has two different models for the Cup and Xfinity with the Camry and Supra respectively. Ford also manufactures two different types of Mustangs for the two series.

The two divisions also have a significant difference when it comes to the prize money. If we look at the 2024 Talladega Superspeedway race that took place on April 21, 2024, the Xfinity race had race winning prize of <b> $1,479,274</b>, while the Cup Series winning driver was slated to receive <b>$8,234,125. </b>

Similarly, the 2023 Cup series champion purse was reportedly a hefty amont of <b>$11,143,232. </b>As for the Xfinity Series champion purse, while no official figures have surfaced, it has been deemed to less than that of the Cup Series prize pool.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>NASCAR Xfinity Series Outside the United States of America</strong></h2>
As an organization, NASCAR has always pushed towards globalization by hosting its races in different places around the world. One such effort came in 2005 when the Xfinity Series (then called the Busch Series) hosted their first-ever Mexico City race. And like the true champion that Martin Truex Jr was, he grabbed the race win expertly.

And just two years later, retired Cup Series veteran Kevin Harvick claimed another overseas win when the Busch Series went to Canada. The driver even beat hometown star Patrick Carpentier to claim the series' first-ever race in the country
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<h2><strong>Josh Berry Net Worth 2023 (Update)</strong></h2>
Josh Berry might be a new face in the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nascar/nascar-cup-series/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NASCAR Cup Series</a> but he surely isn't alien to the world of motorsports. As of now, he competes full-time in the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nascar/nascar-xfinity-series/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NASCAR Xfinity Series</a> whilst driving for <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/jr-motorsports/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">JR Motorsports</a>. He has enjoyed a part-time role in the Cup Series in the 2023 campaign and is set to continue on a full-time basis from 2024 onwards.

In his racing career, Berry has done well in late-model racing and the CARS Tour. In fact, his major earnings have come from there and it is bound to get better as he joins <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nascar/stewart-haas-racing/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Stewart-Haas Racing</a> to compete in the Cup Series next year. Currently, as per FreshersLive, his net worth is estimated to be around $5 million.

At this point in time, his salary with JR Motorsports remains unknown. Without a doubt, various endorsement deals and the wealth amassed from racing play a big role in his annual income.
<h2><strong>Josh Berry's Family and Personal Life</strong></h2>
While it is known that Josh Berry was born on October 22, 1990, in Hendersonville, Tennessee, not much is known about his parents or childhood. As far as his educational background is concerned, Berry graduated from Volunteer State Community College. In fact, in his 7th and 8th grades, he had the chance to be a classmate of IndyCar winner Josef Newgarden.

[caption id="attachment_618744" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-618744" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1311988712.jpg" alt="Josh Berry celebrates winning in NASCAR Xfinity Series" width="1920" height="1315" /> MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA - APRIL 11: Josh Berry, driver of the #8 Chevrolet Accessories Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series Cook Out 250 at Martinsville Speedway on April 11, 2021 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)[/caption]

Berry frequently shares pictures with his family, but unfortunately, the details of his parents are unknown to date. However, it is known that he is a married man. His wife, Ginny Berry, is a healthcare professional in York City. The couple has a daughter together named Mackenzie.

Hopefully, with time, more details about Berry's family and personal life will come to light.
<h2><strong>Josh Berry?s NASCAR Career</strong></h2>
At the age of eight, Josh Berry kick-started his racing career by participating in the Tennessee Karting Association. After spending a number of seasons racing go-karts, he along with his father decided to move to U.S. Legend Cars in 2006. It was in 2010 that he was asked by JR Motorsports co-owner <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/dale-earnhardt-jr/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dale Earnhardt Jr</a> to join the JRM Late Model program.

Without hesitating, Berry went ahead with the prospect and within a year was named Late Model Most Popular Driver by Speed51.com. Ultimately, it was in 2014 that he made his NASCAR debut in the Xfinity Series at Iowa Speedway. The following year, he had a couple of top-10 finishes. However, it was in 2016 that he performed very impressively. In 24 starts then, he registered 14 victories and additional seven top-five finishes.

Berry joined JRM full time in 2022 after spending a partial season in 2021. Over the years, he has competed in the Truck Series although not as frequently as in the Xfinity Series. As far as the Cup Series is concerned, the 32-year-old made his debut at Dover International Speedway in 2021 when he substituted for Justin Haley in the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nascar/spire-motorsports/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Spire Motorsports</a> #77 car.

[caption id="attachment_618746" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-618746" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1311992417.jpg" alt="Josh Berry" width="1920" height="1280" /> MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA - APRIL 11: Josh Berry, driver of the #8 Chevrolet Accessories Chevrolet, celebrates after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series Cook Out 250 at Martinsville Speedway on April 11, 2021 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)[/caption]

Haley was sidelined due to Covid-19 protocols then. His second appearance in the Cup Series happened because of a similar scenario. This time it was <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/corey-lajoie/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Corey LaJoie</a> who was sidelined due to the pandemic protocols in 2022. However, Berry's major breakthrough has come in the ongoing season.

In the 2023 campaign, Berry was presented with the opportunity to replace the injured <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/chase-elliott/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chase Elliott</a> and race for <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nascar/hendrick-motorsports/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hendrick Motorsports</a>. After Elliott's return, Josh Berry found another chance to represent HMS with <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/alex-bowman/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Alex Bowman</a> suffering from a back injury.

Things have only gotten better for him as he will be racing for <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nascar/stewart-haas-racing/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Stewart-Haas Racing</a> in the Cup Series the next season. In fact, the experience in the ongoing campaign will come more than handy for his full-time participation in 2024. There will be certainly a lot of pressure on him given how he will be replacing the legendary <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/kevin-harvick/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kevin Harvick</a>.
<h2><strong>Josh Berry?s Wins and Championships</strong></h2>
Josh Berry, joining JRM's Late Model program in 2010 was a turning point in his young career. In 2012, he achieved track-champion honors in the NWAAS at Motor Mile Speedway. He repeated a similar feat at Hickory Motor Speedway in 2014. The following year Berry amassed 10 victories.

It only got better in 2016 when he registered 14 wins, five of which came in the Cars Tour Late Model Stock Car series. Interestingly, between 2015 and 2016, Berry had a stunning record of winning 24 races in 48 starts, which included 30 top-five and 42 top-10 finishes. He claimed the 2017 Cars Tour Late Model Stock Car Series title in his #88 JR Motorsports Chevrolet.

https://twitter.com/joshberry/status/1193306429022785536?s=20

In 2020, Berry had an incredible run as he won 24 races on his way to winning the NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series. As far as his performance in the Xfinity Series is concerned, he registered his first win in 2021 at <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nascar/martinsville-speedway/">Martinsville Speedway</a>. To date, he has five wins in 77 starts, which includes 24 top-five and 45 top-ten finishes.

Amazingly, Berry's temporary stint in the Cup Series this season has been quite impressive. In the eight races that he has participated in this year, he has finished once in the top five and thrice in the top ten. With more experience, he is certainly expected to register his first win sooner than later.
<h2><strong>Josh Berry Sponsors and Endorsements?</strong></h2>
Over the years, Berry has been associated with a number of sponsors and endorsement deals. In December last year, Jarrett Companies were confirmed as primary sponsors for Josh Berry for six races in 2023. Just a month earlier, Tire Pros confirmed their sponsorship for nine races in 2023. Among Berry's other sponsors include LubeZone, Bass Pro Shops, PUBG, etc. With him joining SHR, it is very likely that he will attract more sponsors.
<h2><strong>Josh Berry?s Teammates</strong></h2>
While Josh Berry has enjoyed good exposure in the NASCAR Cup Series this season, he has an interesting set of colleagues at JR Motorsports itself. Co-owner Dale Earnhardt Jr, who occasionally competes in the Xfinity Series, is an invaluable personality to have as far as Berry is concerned.

Other drivers at JR Motorsports include Sam Mayer, Justin Allgaier, Brandon Jones, and Miguel Paludo. Sam is the son of former IndyCar series driver Scott Mayer. The 19-year-old is the 2019 and 2020 East Series champion. While Justin Allgaier and Miguel Paludo provide more experience, Brandon Jones is also a key team member in his full-time participation in the Xfinity Series.
<h2><strong>How is Josh Berry related to Dale Earnhardt Jr?</strong></h2>
It is no secret how Josh Berry and Dale Earnhardt Jr share a special bond. Interestingly, the two met when they were competing in an online sim racing league called DMP Online Racing. It hardly took them to become friends. As Berry spoke to The Tennessean, he said, <em>"Dale asked me what I was doing, what I wanted to do, what my goals were in my life, with my career.? We just became friends."</em>

With time, their friendship grew stronger as Berry made it to JR Motorsports as a late-model stock car driver. In fact, he couldn't have been in more awe of their bond. He said, <em>"We have a really good relationship; we've been working together for a long time. He's always been a big supporter of me. Once he quit racing (full-time in 2017) it allowed him to really pay more attention to what I was doing. That has allowed me to get some of the opportunities that I have here [JRM] lately."</em>

https://twitter.com/bobpockrass/status/1671592796543672332?s=20

Without a doubt, Dale Jr is Berry's #1 fan. In fact, he couldn't control his excitement after realizing that Berry would be replacing Kevin Harvick at SHR next season.
<h2><strong>Josh Berry?s </strong><strong>Social Media Accounts</strong></h2>
Like many NASCAR drivers, Josh Berry is also an active figure on social media. He's seen more frequently on his Instagram and Twitter accounts. While his use of Facebook is limited, there is plenty available about him on his personal website.
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<td><a href="https://www.instagram.com/joshberry88/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">joshberry88</a></td>
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<td><a href="https://twitter.com/joshberry" target="_blank" rel="noopener">joshberry</a></td>
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<td><a href="https://www.facebook.com/joshberry72/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">joshberry72</a></td>
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<td><a href="https://www.joshberryracing.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">joshberryracing.com</a></td>
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<td>Full Name</td>
<td>Joshua William Berry</td>
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<td>Popular Name</td>
<td>Josh Berry</td>
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<td>Birth Date</td>
<td>October 22, 1990</td>
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<td>Birth Place</td>
<td>Hendersonville, Tennessee</td>
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<td>Age</td>
<td>32</td>
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<td>Height</td>
<td>6'2"</td>
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<td>Weight</td>
<td>Unknown</td>
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<td>Parents</td>
<td>Unknown</td>
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<td>Siblings</td>
<td>Unknown</td>
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<td>Nationality</td>
<td>American</td>
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<td>Ethnicity</td>
<td>White</td>
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<td>Net Worth</td>
<td>$5 million</td>
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<td>Salary</td>
<td>Unknown</td>
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<td>Spouse</td>
<td>Ginny Berry</td>
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<td>Relationship/Marital Status</td>
<td>Married</td>
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<td>Children</td>
<td>Mackenzie</td>
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<td>Profession</td>
<td>NASCAR driver</td>
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<td>Team</td>
<td>JR Motorsports (2023)</td>
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Josh Berry

Josh Berry Net Worth 2023 (Update) Josh Berry might be a new face in the NASCAR Cup Series but he surely isn&#8217;t alien to the world of motorsports. As of now, he competes full-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series whilst driving for JR Motorsports. He has enjoyed a part-time role in the Cup Series in the 2023 campaign and is set to continue on a full-time basis from 2024 onwards. In his racing career, Berry has done well in late-model racing and the CARS Tour. In fact, his major earnings have come from there and it is bound to get better as he joins Stewart-Haas Racing to compete in the Cup Series next year. Currently, as per FreshersLive, his net worth is estimated to be around $5 million. At this point in time, his salary with JR Motorsports remains unknown. Without a doubt, various endorsement deals and the wealth amassed from racing play a big role in his annual income. Josh Berry&#8217;s Family and Personal Life While it is known that Josh Berry was born on October 22, 1990, in Hendersonville, Tennessee, not much is known about his parents or childhood. As far as his educational background is concerned, Berry graduated from Volunteer State Community College. In fact, in his 7th and 8th grades, he had the chance to be a classmate of IndyCar winner Josef Newgarden. MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA &#8211; APRIL 11: Josh Berry, driver of the #8 Chevrolet Accessories Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series Cook Out 250 at Martinsville Speedway on April 11, 2021 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) Berry frequently shares pictures with his family, but unfortunately, the details of his parents are unknown to date. However, it is known that he is a married man. His wife, Ginny Berry, is a healthcare professional in York City. The couple has a daughter together named Mackenzie. Hopefully, with time, more details about Berry&#8217;s family and personal life will come to light. Josh Berry?s NASCAR Career At the age of eight, Josh Berry kick-started his racing career by participating in the Tennessee Karting Association. After spending a number of seasons racing go-karts, he along with his father decided to move to U.S. Legend Cars in 2006. It was in 2010 that he was asked by JR Motorsports co-owner Dale Earnhardt Jr to join the JRM Late Model program. Without hesitating, Berry went ahead with the prospect and within a year was named Late Model Most Popular Driver by Speed51.com. Ultimately, it was in 2014 that he made his NASCAR debut in the Xfinity Series at Iowa Speedway. The following year, he had a couple of top-10 finishes. However, it was in 2016 that he performed very impressively. In 24 starts then, he registered 14 victories and additional seven top-five finishes. Berry joined JRM full time in 2022 after spending a partial season in 2021. Over the years, he has competed in the Truck Series although not as frequently as in the Xfinity Series. As far as the Cup Series is concerned, the 32-year-old made his debut at Dover International Speedway in 2021 when he substituted for Justin Haley in the Spire Motorsports #77 car. MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA &#8211; APRIL 11: Josh Berry, driver of the #8 Chevrolet Accessories Chevrolet, celebrates after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series Cook Out 250 at Martinsville Speedway on April 11, 2021 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) Haley was sidelined due to Covid-19 protocols then. His second appearance in the Cup Series happened because of a similar scenario. This time it was Corey LaJoie who was sidelined due to the pandemic protocols in 2022. However, Berry&#8217;s major breakthrough has come in the ongoing season. In the 2023 campaign, Berry was presented with the opportunity to replace the injured Chase Elliott and race for Hendrick Motorsports. After Elliott&#8217;s return, Josh Berry found another chance to represent HMS with Alex Bowman suffering from a back injury. Things have only gotten better for him as he will be racing for Stewart-Haas Racing in the Cup Series the next season. In fact, the experience in the ongoing campaign will come more than handy for his full-time participation in 2024. There will be certainly a lot of pressure on him given how he will be replacing the legendary Kevin Harvick. Josh Berry?s Wins and Championships Josh Berry, joining JRM&#8217;s Late Model program in 2010 was a turning point in his young career. In 2012, he achieved track-champion honors in the NWAAS at Motor Mile Speedway. He repeated a similar feat at Hickory Motor Speedway in 2014. The following year Berry amassed 10 victories. It only got better in 2016 when he registered 14 wins, five of which came in the Cars Tour Late Model Stock Car series. Interestingly, between 2015 and 2016, Berry had a stunning record of winning 24 races in 48 starts, which included 30 top-five and 42 top-10 finishes. He claimed the 2017 Cars Tour Late Model Stock Car Series title in his #88 JR Motorsports Chevrolet. https://twitter.com/joshberry/status/1193306429022785536?s=20 In 2020, Berry had an incredible run as he won 24 races on his way to winning the NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series. As far as his performance in the Xfinity Series is concerned, he registered his first win in 2021 at Martinsville Speedway. To date, he has five wins in 77 starts, which includes 24 top-five and 45 top-ten finishes. Amazingly, Berry&#8217;s temporary stint in the Cup Series this season has been quite impressive. In the eight races that he has participated in this year, he has finished once in the top five and thrice in the top ten. With more experience, he is certainly expected to register his first win sooner than later. Josh Berry Sponsors and Endorsements? Over the years, Berry has been associated with a number of sponsors and endorsement deals. In December last year, Jarrett Companies were confirmed as primary sponsors for Josh Berry for six races in 2023. Just a month earlier, Tire Pros confirmed their sponsorship for nine races in 2023. Among Berry&#8217;s other sponsors include LubeZone, Bass Pro Shops, PUBG, etc. With him joining SHR, it is very likely that he will attract more sponsors. Josh Berry?s Teammates While Josh Berry has enjoyed good exposure in the NASCAR Cup Series this season, he has an interesting set of colleagues at JR Motorsports itself. Co-owner Dale Earnhardt Jr, who occasionally competes in the Xfinity Series, is an invaluable personality to have as far as Berry is concerned. Other drivers at JR Motorsports include Sam Mayer, Justin Allgaier, Brandon Jones, and Miguel Paludo. Sam is the son of former IndyCar series driver Scott Mayer. The 19-year-old is the 2019 and 2020 East Series champion. While Justin Allgaier and Miguel Paludo provide more experience, Brandon Jones is also a key team member in his full-time participation in the Xfinity Series. How is Josh Berry related to Dale Earnhardt Jr? It is no secret how Josh Berry and Dale Earnhardt Jr share a special bond. Interestingly, the two met when they were competing in an online sim racing league called DMP Online Racing. It hardly took them to become friends. As Berry spoke to The Tennessean, he said, &#8220;Dale asked me what I was doing, what I wanted to do, what my goals were in my life, with my career.? We just became friends.&#8221; With time, their friendship grew stronger as Berry made it to JR Motorsports as a late-model stock car driver. In fact, he couldn&#8217;t have been in more awe of their bond. He said, &#8220;We have a really good relationship; we&#8217;ve been working together for a long time. He&#8217;s always been a big supporter of me. Once he quit racing (full-time in 2017) it allowed him to really pay more attention to what I was doing. That has allowed me to get some of the opportunities that I have here [JRM] lately.&#8221; https://twitter.com/bobpockrass/status/1671592796543672332?s=20 Without a doubt, Dale Jr is Berry&#8217;s #1 fan. In fact, he couldn&#8217;t control his excitement after realizing that Berry would be replacing Kevin Harvick at SHR next season. Josh Berry?s Social Media Accounts Like many NASCAR drivers, Josh Berry is also an active figure on social media. He&#8217;s seen more frequently on his Instagram and Twitter accounts. While his use of Facebook is limited, there is plenty available about him on his personal website.  Instagram joshberry88  Twitter joshberry  Facebook joshberry72  Website joshberryracing.com  &nbsp;  Full Name Joshua William Berry  Popular Name Josh Berry  Birth Date October 22, 1990  Birth Place Hendersonville, Tennessee  Age 32  Height 6&#8217;2&#8243;  Weight Unknown  Parents Unknown  Siblings Unknown  Nationality American  Ethnicity White  Net Worth $5 million  Salary Unknown  Spouse Ginny Berry  Relationship/Marital Status Married  Children Mackenzie  Profession NASCAR driver  Team JR Motorsports (2023)  &nbsp;

Josh Berry Reveals What Actually Convinced Him to Replace Michael Annet in the Xfinity Race at Las Vegas

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