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Josh Berry’s Playoff Dreams Crumble After Devastating Crash with Chase Elliott at Gateway!

Harry Stone by Harry Stone
September 8, 2025
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Josh Berry’s Playoff Dreams Crumble After Devastating Crash with Chase Elliott at Gateway!

Aug 31, 2025; Darlington, South Carolina, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Josh Berry (21) drives down pit road on the first lap during the Cookouts Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

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Playoff Dreams Crumble: Josh Berry’s Heart-Wrenching Collision with Chase Elliott Shakes NASCAR Stakes

In a gut-wrenching turn of events at the World Wide Technology Raceway, Josh Berry’s aspirations for a championship title have been left in tatters, as a fateful encounter with Chase Elliott sent his playoff hopes spiraling into chaos. After a promising victory earlier this season at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, fans were optimistic about a fairy-tale run for the Wood Brothers Racing star. However, the specter of disaster loomed large as Berry found himself entangled in yet another crash, marking the second consecutive year of heartbreak at this pivotal track.

Starting strong in 12th position for the much-anticipated Enjoy Illinois 300, Berry’s optimism was dashed when a three-wide battle with Elliott and Joey Logano turned disastrous on Lap 36. The No. 9 Chevrolet came barreling into contact with Berry’s No. 21 Ford, resulting in a catastrophic spin that sent Berry crashing violently into the outside SAFER barrier. The damage was extensive, leaving Berry’s left front wheel and suspension completely wrecked, and extinguishing any hope of a comeback.

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In an emotional post-race interview, Berry reflected on the chaotic scene, stating, “Obviously, it was a chaotic restart back there… Chase and that team have done a lot for me, and I really doubt that was on purpose. Just wrong place, wrong time for us again. Obviously, it’s unfortunate.” The 34-year-old driver’s refusal to lay blame on Elliott speaks volumes about their shared history—Berry had previously filled in for Elliott during his recovery from a leg injury, which makes the incident even more poignant.

Now, as Berry stands at the bottom of the playoff standings, the stakes couldn’t be higher. With the looming Bristol Motor Speedway race, he finds himself in a “must-win” situation to advance to the next round. He has fallen a staggering 45 points off the cutline, and only a victory can resurrect his playoff journey. The upcoming Bass Pro Shops Night Race will be a true test of resilience, as Berry aims to claw back from this devastating setback.

On the flip side, Chase Elliott, who desperately needed a solid performance after a disappointing finish at Darlington, managed to salvage a top-ten spot, but not without remorse. In his own post-race comments, Elliott expressed his regret over the incident, saying, “First off, just want to apologize to Josh and the 21 team. I had no intention of getting into him… I felt terrible about it right when it happened, and wish I could take it back.” His heartfelt apology underscores the intense emotions that accompany the high-stakes world of NASCAR racing.

As the pressure mounts ahead of Bristol, where the unpredictability of a short track awaits, all eyes will be on Berry, Elliott, and other contenders like Alex Bowman and Austin Dillon. Will Josh Berry rise from the ashes of despair to claim an improbable victory at ‘The World’s Fastest Half-Mile’? NASCAR fans are left on the edge of their seats as the drama unfolds. The playoff narrative is set, and it promises to be an electrifying showdown that no one will want to miss!

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