Josh Berry to Replace Kevin Harvick

June 19, 2023
1:13 pm

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 05: Josh Berry, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, speaks to crew members prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 05, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)

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Matt Weaver reports that Josh Berry will be announced as Kevin Harvick's replacement this week.

What’s Happening?

After months of rumors, Matt Weaver now reports that Josh Berry will be officially announced as Kevin Harvick’s replacement at Stewart-Haas Racing on Wednesday. Weaver also reports that Berry has signed with KHI-Management, an agency owned by Harvick.

News: Josh Berry to join Stewart Haas Racing next season; taking over the No. 4 Cup ride from the retiring Kevin Harvick.

Official announcement expected this week. https://t.co/kizPuQT7N8
— Matt Weaver (@MattWeaverRA) June 19, 2023

Josh Berry currently runs in the Xfinity Series full-time for JR Motorsports, and he has five career wins. Kevin Harvick is retiring at the end of this Cup Series season to move to the FOX Sports booth for 2024.
Berry has been rumored as a potential replacement for the majority of the season. The rumors gained steam when Berry impressed in fill-in duty at Hendrick Motorsports recording three top-10 finishes in eight races.
On social media, people were not particularly surprised by the move. People are excited, but others are more cautious due to recent performance of Stewart-Haas Racing

In the Stands

Ashley loved this move

SteelHorseLive is unsure about the move.

Jenna wants SHR equipment to improve.

Anthony DeLoreto is happy about the move.

Wole Wuster calls this a steal.

This may be a bit premature.

Tom Engels Desk with a humorous take.

AJ Green likes it.

On Your Screen

Darian is cautiously optimistic.

Josh Berry 100% deserves the opportunity with SHR but please don’t expect a miracle turnaround.
— Darian Gilliam (@BlackFlagMatter) June 19, 2023

From the Pressbox

Jayski reports that an announcement will comes on Wednesday at 1 PM ET.

Stewart-Haas Racing at scheduled a "major announcement" for Wednesday 1:00pm/et.

Expected to be Kevin Harvick's replacement for 2024.

Sounds like it could be a berry big deal, if recent rumors are true.
— Jayski (@jayski) June 19, 2023

It’s still not official yet, but it seems that the pieces are starting to fall into place. Berry would be an interesting addition to Stewart-Haas Racing, but success will likely not come easy.