Josh Berry’s Eventful Talladega Race Ends in 26th

During the Jack Link’s 500 at Talladega Superspeedway, Josh Berry, driving the No. 21 Ford for Wood Brothers Racing, endured a chaotic race after hitting a bird at nearly 190 mph and later striking Jarius Morehead, a tire carrier for Carson Hocevar, during a pit stop caused by Hocevar pitting outside his box. Morehead was knocked over the hood but was uninjured and completed his duties. Berry led 12 laps and started eighth but finished 26th after these incidents. Earlier in the race, Berry made an unscheduled pit stop to clean his windshield following the bird strike. Austin Cindric won the race in a photo finish, while Ryan Preece and Joey Logano were disqualified post-race, altering the final standings. Berry, who has already secured a race win this season, is currently 21st in the driver standings.