Ryan Blaney says Josh Berry "lost his mind" in Martinsville clash
With just a few laps to go in Stage 2 during Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race, Ryan Blaney and Josh Berry were battling for seventh position. However, after Blaney got into the back of Berry through Turns 3 and 4, Berry slowed abruptly, with Blaney then hitting the back of the No. 21. Blaney's nose was destroyed and he quickly spun out. After a lengthy stay in the garage for repairs, he ... Keep…
In a chaotic NASCAR Cup Series race at Martinsville, Ryan Blaney claimed his teammate Josh Berry 'lost his mind' during the final stages. Following a brief skirmish in Turns 3 and 4, Berry abruptly slammed on his brakes after Blaney made contact. Blaney's No. 15 spun out, suffering significant damage to the front of the car. Blaney returned to the race over 50 laps behind and finished 35th, while Berry secured a top five position for Wood Brothers Racing.
Blaney attributed Berry's erratic behavior to Blaney's accidental contact, while Berry denied any intentional brake-checking. NASCAR implemented softer bumpers at Martinsville this weekend, which some drivers suspect could result in catastrophic crashes similar to Blaney's.
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