Josh Berry to pilot the No. 8 Chevrolet for JR Motorsports in 2022
Josh Berry will drive full time for JR Motorsports in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, starting with the 2022 season.
The organization announced on Monday that Berry will pilot the No. 8 Chevrolet. In Berry’s 16 NXS starts this season, he has earned one win, four top fives and nine top-10 finishes.
"This moment is something we've been working toward for a long time," said Dale Earnhardt Jr., JRM team owner. "Josh took full advantage of the opportunity he had this year in the No. 8 car. He went out, raced hard, and earned every bit of this. With all he's accomplished on a limited schedule, I can't wait to see what he can do in this series full time."
The Hendersonville, Tennessee, native has competed for JRM’s late model program for over a decade, where he’s earned more than 85 wins. Berry has multiple division championships, including the 2020 NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series championship, a CARS LMSC driver title in 2017, and the CARS owner title in 2016.
"It's difficult to put into words what this means," Berry said in a statement. "I'm just a local short track racer, so saying this is a dream come true seems like an understatement. I'm so grateful to Dale, Kelley, L.W. [Miller] and everyone at JR Motorsports. They have always believed in me. This is the opportunity of a lifetime, and I'm ready and focused on 2022."
Additional details about sponsorship will be announced at a later date.
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