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Josh Berry Disqualified After Thanksgiving Classic Controversy

12/1/2025

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Josh Berry's bid for a third Thanksgiving Classic title at Southern National Motorsports Park ended in disqualification after protesting Doug Barnes Jr.'s victory.
Berry finished second to Doug Barnes Jr. in the race after qualifying third.
He acknowledged mistakes, including a missed clutch shift and a spin after contact with Lee Pulliam, and looks ahead to the 2026 season at The Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium.

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Josh Berry's bid for a third Thanksgiving Classic title at Southern National Motorsports Park ended in disqualification after protesting Doug Barnes Jr.'s victory.
Berry finished second to Doug Barnes Jr. in the race after qualifying third.
He acknowledged mistakes, including a missed clutch shift and a spin after contact with Lee Pulliam, and looks ahead to the 2026 season at The Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium.