Josh Berry Finished 35th in Hollywood Casino 400
A multi-car accident relegated Josh Berry to a 35th-place finish at the Kansas Speedway.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Motorsports
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Josh Berry ended his run at the Hollywood Casino 400 in 35th position after becoming involved in a multi-car accident. The driver finished 10 laps behind the leader during the 267-lap event at the Kansas Speedway.
Why it matters
The result marked a significant setback for the driver after he began the race in the 10th position. Navigating the field in Kansas City proved difficult following weather-related disruptions to the weekend schedule.
Berry completed 257 of the 267 total laps, finishing 10 laps behind the race winner. His progress was further complicated by a competition caution on Lap 35 and a secondary caution due to engine failure at Lap 115.
The players
Josh Berry
He is a professional race car driver currently competing in the NASCAR series.
The details
The No. 21 vehicle sustained significant damage during the collision, forcing the team out of contention. Prior to the incident, the car had started in 10th place following a field setting dictated by the NASCAR Rulebook due to rain.
Timeline
September 26, 2026: Practice and qualifying sessions were canceled due to rain.
September 27, 2026: Josh Berry finished 35th in the Hollywood Casino 400.
Next weekend: Josh Berry competes in the South Point 400.
Season Trajectory
This finish alters Berry's standing as the field prepares for the next round of playoff-adjacent competition. The result forces a shift in focus toward regaining momentum at the South Point 400 after the setback at Kansas Speedway.
The 35th-place finish results in a loss of potential points for the team's standing in the current season. This outcome negatively impacts the driver's position in the field ahead of the upcoming race in Las Vegas.
The takeaway
Reliability and avoiding mid-race accidents remain the primary variables for drivers fighting for position in the latter half of the season. Teams must now evaluate the extent of mechanical damage to the No. 21 car before the next race.
What happens next
Josh Berry is scheduled to compete in the South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway next weekend.
Further reading
For more on ongoing circuit standings and driver updates, visit Motorsports.
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