“All of the Odds We’re Against You” – Dale Earnhardt Jr Reveals the Moment Josh Berry Proved Haters Wrong, Establishing His Name in the Xfinity Series

People will mock you on your way to success. But it’s how you act in such situations that will decide whether you are worth the success or not. Josh Berry is one of the best examples of this, especially after he signed for Stewart Haas Racing for 2024, replacing the living legend of the sport, Kevin Harvick. On the latest episode of the ‘Dale Jr Download’ podcast, Josh Berry, talking to Dale Earnhardt Jr, revealed when and how he proved his haters wrong. 

During the conversation, Dale Jr mentioned that he thinks turned around Josh’s career for good. Supporting the statement, Josh talked about the time when he was yet to drive on the track, and people were just mocking him for no reason. What the driver revealed further might be surprising to many.

Dale Earnhardt Jr Points to the One Glorious Moment Where It All Started for Josh Berry

Dale Earnhardt Jr, a highly respected figure in the world of NASCAR, recently said something on his podcast that got fans talking. He stated that he believes Josh Berry’s win in the Xfinity Series race in 2021 was a pivotal moment in his career.

Talking about Josh’s career-changing win, Earnhardt Jr said, “All of the variables at play and all of the odds were against you. You’re obviously at a race track you feel great about because you’ve had so much good success at Martinsville and you are like model cars. But man, I mean, if you don’t win that race, I don’t know if we’re sitting here.“

Josh Berry, who was a guest on the podcast, agreed with Earnhardt Jr. He acknowledged that the win was a massive moment for him, both personally and professionally. The victory helped him gain recognition as a top-tier driver in the world of NASCAR, and it also solidified his position as a force to be reckoned with on the racetrack. Berry stated, “I agree with that. Yeah. I mean, I think it was you know, it was just that big of a moment, right.”

Back in 2021, Josh was considered one of the top-class short-track racers in the country. Josh was a protégé for Earnhardt back then, and the legendary racer strongly believed in Josh.

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Earnhardt double-downed his belief by promoting Josh to race on a limited schedule for JR Motorsports. When he got the chance to race in the Xfinity series, it led to a streak of hateful comments he never expected. 

The 2021 Win at Martinsville Speedway Shut the Haters for Josh Berry

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What a fantastic boost Josh Berry gave to his career at Xfinity by winning the race at Martinsville Speedway. Starting at the 29th position, it was an impressive win that no one expected. For Josh Berry, the win was not just a significant moment in his career; it was also a slap on the face of his haters who thought otherwise about him. 

Talking about what happened when the news of him racing in the Xfinity series went out, the racer said, “Publically, it seemed to just take me from like the guy that like who, you know, ‘he’s a good, short track racer’. Again, ‘this is cool. He’s getting this opportunity. He’s too old. You know how he’s, how is he going to do?'” 

“And I think that’s when it kind of, you know, it just, it just moved the needle for me.”

It was clear that the win meant a lot to him, not just because of what it represented in terms of his career, but also because of the personal struggles he had faced.

The conversation between Dale Earnhardt Jr and Josh Berry is a reminder of the unpredictable nature of NASCAR and the importance of seizing the opportunities that come your way. For Josh Berry, the win in the Xfinity Series race was a turning point in his career.

And it’s clear that he is grateful for the support he has received from Earnhardt. With him being promoted to the Cup Series, it will be exciting to see how he performs in that #4 Mustang.

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