What’s Happening?

Today was a big day for Josh Berry, Stewart-Haas Racing, and NASCAR. Berry was announced as Kevin Harvick’s replacement in the 4 car next year.

Moving #4WARD with @joshberry. pic.twitter.com/xcJlfsUNSr

— Stewart-Haas Racing (@StewartHaasRcng) June 21, 2023

However, people on social media are a bit more split on this move being officially announced. What did fans, media members, and other have to say about Berry moving to Stewart-Haas Racing?

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Around the Garage

Dale Earnhardt Jr was understandably excited.

It’s a MASSIVE day for @joshberry, obviously, but it’s also an emotional and exciting day for @DaleJr. Earnhardt was gracious enough to talk to me about it all. #NASCAR pic.twitter.com/ygelV1Z4Yt

— Toby Christie (@Toby_Christie) June 21, 2023

In the Stands

Sniffing Cousin is excited about Berry moving to SHR.

Robert Poplin is a bit more skeptical about Josh Berry moving up to SHR.

Dave & Laurie absolutely loves the move.

Matheiu Fortin is concerned about the sponsorship situation.

Rob says that SHR as an organization will hold Berry back.

Steve Goodwin feels Berry will get a win next year, but he is unsure if that will help the rest of the team.

Skewcar is excited about Berry.

Dann y Wells is not impressed by Josh Berry.

On Your Screen

Taylor Kitchen calls this move “refreshing”

With Berry going to the No.4, it has given a lot of hope to young drivers.

This proves that you can still make your way in on merit, hard work, and raw talent, regardless of funding.

It's honestly refreshing.

— Taylor Kitchen (@_TaylorKitchen_) June 21, 2023

Darian calls it a rebuild

Stewart-HAAS Racing makes it official! Josh Berry to the 4 in 2024!

The rebuild begins!

— Darian Gilliam (@BlackFlagMatter) June 21, 2023

ElitePrecision29 points out how Stewart-Haas Racing’s lineup is full of guys without outside funding.

From the Pressbox

Bob Pockrass likes the move.

Fast Thoughts: Why Josh Berry-to-SHR should be good for both sides. pic.twitter.com/GQEqYQqr7j

— Bob Pockrass (@bobpockrass) June 21, 2023

Josh Berry moving to Stewart-Haas Racing is definitely not a typical driver replacement move. Regardless of how good of a story it makes, how the move works will depend on the performance on the race track.