WATCH: “Look at my future teammate,” Ryan Preece welcomes Josh Berry to Kevin Harvick’s racing team

Josh Berry and Ryan Preece are set to run the late model races for KHI.

WATCH: “Look at my future teammate,” Ryan Preece welcomes Josh Berry to Kevin Harvick’s racing team

Ryan Preece and Josh Berry (Via X/@RyanPreece)

In a significant development for Kevin Harvick Inc. (KHI), the team recently unveiled its plan to bring together two talented drivers, Josh Berry and Ryan Preece, as future teammates in the late-model program. This strategic move has created a buzz in the motorsports community, as fans eagerly anticipate the dynamic duo’s collaboration on the racing circuit.

Josh Berry, already a familiar face in the NASCAR Cup Series driving the No. 4 Ford, is set to make a return to his racing roots by joining KHI’s late-model program. Behind the wheel of the No. 62 Ford Mustang, Berry is geared up to showcase his skills and expertise in Late Model Stock racing. Berry and Preece will be teammates at Stewart Haas Racing in 2024.

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Joining Berry in this exciting venture is Ryan Preece, a seasoned racer with a background in the Northeast and open-wheel racing. Preece is set to commandeer the No. 62 Morton Buildings Ford Super Late Model in the prestigious Snowball Derby at Five Flags Speedway. Berry is excited to be working with Preece and it was evident in a recent video he shared on his official X handle.

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Josh Berry and Ryan Preece were shown spending time at the Kevin Harvick Inc. and Preece took the chance to introduce his future teammate on a video. With a lot of excitement, he said, “Bam! Look at my future teammate.” To which Berry nodded. The video shows that the two drivers already share a close relationship which is only going to be increased with more time. 

Josh Berry and Ryan Preece were equally excited to be a part of the KHI team

The decision to pair Berry and Preece as future teammates at KHI signals the team’s commitment to building a competitive and dynamic roster. The diverse backgrounds and experiences of these drivers promise a potent combination of skills, providing KHI with a unique advantage as they continue their rebuilding efforts.

Josh Berry (Left) and Ryan Preece (Right)
Josh Berry (Left, credits: NASCAR) and Ryan Preece (Right, credits: LinkedIn)

As fans eagerly await their joint appearance on the track, the partnership between Berry and Preece at KHI is poised to be a defining chapter in the team’s quest for success in the late-model arena. Berry’s enthusiasm is palpable, evident in his statement;

Late Model Stock racing is something I've done a lot of in the past, so to get to do that with KHI and Kevin as they are rebuilding is going to be a lot of fun."

Berry’s commitment to the upcoming races, including the Fall Brawl at Hickory Motor Speedway, the South Carolina 400 at Florence Motor Speedway, and the Thanksgiving Classic at Southern National Motorsports Park, adds an exciting dimension to KHI’s late-model aspirations.

Sharing his excitement about the opportunity, Preece acknowledged the race’s significance for full Fender racers and outlined his goal of bringing the Tom Dawson trophy back to North Carolina, and perhaps, Connecticut one day. Preece’s perspective as a ‘racer from the Northeast’ adds an intriguing element to the collaboration, positioning him as somewhat of an ‘outlaw’ set to challenge the established order in the late-model scene.

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