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Josh Berry clears the air on his role in viral video with Ryan Preece after Blaney-Hocevar fight: “I was trying to add a little fuel onto the fire”

As the dust settled on the high-voltage Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway, fans online were fixated on more than just the physical brawl between Ryan Blaney and Carson Hocevar.

By Sashwat Deo · Sportskeeda

Published: Friday, 25 September 2026 at 7:53 AM

Key Things to Know

Josh Berry clarified he was not upset with Carson Hocevar following the Bristol race.
Berry admitted on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio that he was playfully egging on the confrontation.
Legacy Motor Club named Chais Eliason as the full-time crew chief for the No. 42 car.

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Josh Berry clarified his involvement in a viral post-race confrontation following the Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway. While social media clips showed Berry and Ryan Preece near an altercation involving Carson Hocevar and Ryan Blaney, Berry stated on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio that he was merely waiting for media duties and decided to egg on the confrontation for entertainment rather than out of genuine anger.

In related news, Legacy Motor Club co-owner Jimmie Johnson announced Chais Eliason as the new crew chief for the No. 42 car. Eliason will guide John Hunter Nemechek through the final eight races of 2026 before pairing with Josh Berry when he joins the team in 2027.

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