Josh Berry Has Golden Opportunity To Surpass Denny Hamlin on Thanksgiving Ahead of Cup Debut for SHR

Known as the most expensive late-model stock car race in history, this year’s annual Solid Rock Carriers Thanksgiving Classic event is all set to be held between November 24 and 26. Besides the late models, racing enthusiasts will also witness the Limited Late Models, Street Stocks, Mini Stocks, Southern Lightning Modifieds, Southern Ground Pounders, Chargers, Legends, Bandoleros, and Any Cars unleash their fury throughout these three days.

Among others like ex-CARS Tour champions Deac McCaskill and Jared Fryar, 2022 South Carolina 400 victor Brenden Queen, and 2015 track champion Jonathan Findley, Stewart-Haas Racing‘s newest recruit, Josh Berry, is also expected to make his start at the prestigious 250-lap-long race. However, for Josh Berry, it’s special this year, and here’s why.

Josh Berry looks forward to one-up Joe Gibbs Racing sensation Denny Hamlin

It was way back in 1998 when the first-ever version of the Thanksgiving Classic saw its inception. Since Philip Morris won the inaugural event an array of seasoned NASCAR drivers like Scott Riggs and Denny Hamlin have lifted the Cup at the famous Late Model stock car race.

The 23XI Racing owner has won this event in 2003 and 2007. However, Josh Berry has the chance to surpass Denny Hamlin in the number of wins at this coveted event. Berry has already emerged victorious in the last two years, and this year he looks forward to winning his third consecutive title and the prize money of $50,000.

The racing unfurls on Friday with the Bandoleros, followed by the Chargers, the Legends, and the Any Car classes. On day two, i.e., Saturday, these four divisions will be joined by Mini Stocks, Southern Lightning Modifieds, and Street Stocks. However, the main event is expected to happen on Sunday, November 26th. The day will start with a 75-lap Limited Late Model feature and end with a 20-lap race for the Southern Ground Pounders.

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As he replaces Stewart-Haas Racing legend Kevin Harvick in his #4 Ford Mustang, Josh Berry surely has big plans for his debut Cup Series season next year. One of which is definitely racing late models. And that is exactly why he has signed up for Kevin Harvick’s late model program. But he is not the only one.

Josh Berry’s soon-to-be teammate joins him at Kevin Harvick Inc.

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The driver of the #41 Ford machine for Tony Stewart in the NASCAR Cup Series, Ryan Preece, has joined KHI with Josh Berry for races in November and December. While Josh Berry is preparing for the Thanksgiving Classic, Preece is busy polishing his skills for December 3.

Preece will be rocking the #62 Ford at Five Flags Speedway in his second appearance in the Snowball Derby, a late-model crown jewel event. Needless to say, he is excited to win it despite being an outsider.

According to NBC Sports, he said, “The Snowball Derby is a prestigious race for all those full fender guys, and me coming from the Northeast and open wheels, I almost feel like the outlaw. That guy who is not from the series, and I’m going to come in and try to take their trophy.”

Driving for someone like Kevin Harvick is perhaps a dream for many. On that note, Preece said, “Driving for Kevin Harvick and KHI, and representing Morton Buildings, it would mean a lot to me to bring the Tom Dawson trophy back to North Carolina and maybe back to Connecticut one day.”

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While FloRacing will cover Berry’s upcoming races for KHI at Florence Motor Speedway and Southern National Motorsports Park, Racing America will air Preece’s race at Five Flags Speedway. We’re just as excited as you are.