In an exciting turn of events at the NASCAR race in Bristol, Josh Berry emerged as the new leader after a competitive struggle with Ryan Blaney. Berry, who took the lead on Lap 3 and solidified it by Lap 4, has since led more laps in this single race than in his entire Cup career spanning 16 races. Early on, the race saw Blaney taking the lead, but Berry was quick to challenge, maintaining a side-by-side battle until ultimately prevailing. The top five positions early in the race were held by Berry, followed by Hamlin, Blaney, Elliott, and Wallace. The race also highlighted the slow but steady coming in of the second groove at Bristol.
.@joshberry took the lead from @Blaney on Lap 3 and has held it ever since. Now working Lap 20, he's led more laps today than in his entire Cup career (16 races). Hamlin, Blaney, Elliott and Wallace the top 5 early on. 2nd groove is coming in slowly but surely at Bristol.
Blaney has the early lead, but Josh Berry is still there on the inside, and he is fighting hard for that lead. They're still side-by-side for the lead heading into Turn 1 on Lap 4, and BERRY prevails! #NASCAR
New leader: Josh Berry. #NASCAR
How about Josh Berry? Around Blaney and into the race lead! #NASCAR
Josh Berry fought on the inside of Ryan Blaney for three laps and gets the race lead at Bristol
Josh Berry takes the lead. Looking for a good weekend here at Bristol
New leader, @joshberry #NASCAR
New leader, @KyleBusch #NASCAR