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Josh Berry on Las Vegas practice crash: ‘It’s a shame to be that slow and blow a tire’

During NASCAR Cup Series practice at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, tire issues were appearing as teams once again pushed the envelope on air pressures. It doesn't help that Vegas also features a nasty bump in Turns 1 and 2 where…

Published: Sunday, 4 October 2026 at 6:05 AM
Josh Berry on Las Vegas practice crash: ‘It’s a shame to be that slow and blow a tire’
Key Things to Know
  • Josh Berry crashed hard in Las Vegas Cup practice after blowing a tire in Turns 1 and 2.
  • Berry and Noah Gragson were unable to qualify due to crash damage and will start from the rear.
  • Berry confirmed he will move to a backup car for Sunday's Cup Series race.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Wood Brothers Racing driver Josh Berry suffered a heavy crash during NASCAR Cup Series practice at Las Vegas Motor Speedway after blowing a tire. Berry lamented the incident, pointing out that low tire pressures and track bumps in Turns 1 and 2 contributed to the wreck.

Fellow Ford driver Noah Gragson also crashed due to a tire failure in the same area. Both Berry and Gragson missed qualifying, forcing Berry to transition to a backup car and start from the rear of the field on Sunday.

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