{
  "id": 7125366,
  "title": "Jimmie Johnson explains decision to bring Josh Berry to Legacy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/jimmie-johnson-explains-decision-to-bring-josh-berry-to-legacy-7125366",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-13T15:51:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Motorsport.com",
    "slug": "motorsport-com",
    "url": "https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/jimmie-johnson-explains-decision-to-bring-josh-berry-to-legacy/10855235/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Legacy Motor Club, a NASCAR team, has decided to bring in Josh Berry to replace John Hunter Nemechek in the No. 42 car. This decision was made despite Nemechek being set to return to the team. Team owner Jimmie Johnson revealed that the reaction from the team was very strong when the news broke. Johnson explained that the decision was not easy, especially with Nemechek, but that adding Berry would bring maturity, experience, and a younger perspective to the team. Berry has consistently performed well, ranking in the top three in many categories and the top five in most races this season. His quality as a driver has been a significant factor in Legacy's decision to bring him on board. While Nemechek is disappointed by the move, Berry has been racing for his position and has made a strong case for himself on the track.",
  "summary": "The NASCAR postseason is set for the second race of the Chase on Sunday, where the 16 drivers still in contention for the championship will once again be battling with everything on the line. But while not every car on the track is still a contender for this year's title, that doesn't mean the rest of the field isn't already prepping to chase greatness in 2027. Legacy Motor Club might not ...…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Jimmie Johnson explains decision to bring Josh Berry to Legacy",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/jimmie-johnson-explains-decision-to-bring-josh-berry-to-legacy",
        "published": "2026-09-13T15:51:57.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}