The Backstretch Season 5, Episode 28: Josh Berry

The break is over, and now the pressure is on. NASCAR returns from its off week with just four races remaining before the Chase begins. In Season 5, Episode 28 of The Backstretch Podcast, Heather Williams and crew chief Chris Carrier look at the biggest storylines to watch as drivers make their final push toward the postseason. Who can afford to play it safe? Who needs to start taking chances? And which teams should be getting nervous? 🏁 What Matters / What Doesn't The preseason Clash is officially heading back to Daytona, taking place the Saturday before the Super Bowl. Does returning the exhibition race to Daytona matter, and what could it mean for kicking off the NASCAR season? Hendrick Motorsports enters the final regular-season stretch in an unusual slump, going three consecutive races without putting a driver in the Top 10. Is this just a rough patch—or something worth worrying about with the Chase approaching? 🎤 Turn 5 – Five Minutes with Josh Berry Josh Berry joins the show to talk about his season, finishing his time with the Wood Brothers, and what it takes to capitalize when opportunities come late in the regular season. 🛠 Pit Notes NASCAR heads to Iowa Speedway, a short, flat track that presents its own set of challenges. Chris Carrier breaks down the keys to winning at Iowa, including tire management, track position, braking, and finding a way to pass when space is at a premium. The off week is over. Four races remain. And the race to the Chase is officially on. Subscribe for weekly NASCAR analysis, exclusive driver interviews, radio chatter, and pit box perspective from inside the sport. #NASCAR #JoshBerry #HendrickMotorsports #IowaSpeedway #NASCARPlayoffs #Daytona #BackstretchPodcast #CupSeries