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NASCAR Mayhem: Blaney's Race Ends After Berry's Brake Check
2 Nov
Summary
- Ryan Blaney's race ended prematurely after contact with Josh Berry.
- Blaney accused Berry of intentionally slamming on his brakes.
- Berry disputed Blaney's account, stating he was trying to save his car.
During Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race, a late-stage incident involving Ryan Blaney and Josh Berry led to Blaney's early exit. The contact occurred as both drivers vied for seventh place, with Blaney making light contact with Berry.
Blaney alleged that Berry then retaliated by abruptly braking, causing Blaney to spin and sustain race-ending damage. Blaney expressed frustration, stating the contact was accidental and minimal, and Berry "just decided to end our day."
However, Josh Berry offered a different perspective. He stated that Blaney had hit him hard and that he was "just trying to save it" after the contact, denying any intentional brake-checking.
Despite the controversy, Berry went on to secure a top-five finish for Wood Brothers Racing. Blaney, meanwhile, returned to the track over 50 laps behind and finished 35th, causing him to fall to seventh in the overall standings.
