A Nashville Homecoming
Josh Berry, the NASCAR driver who grew up in Hendersonville, Tennessee, is slated to take the wheel at Nashville Superspeedway on May 31, bringing his hometown roots back to the track that has long been a touchstone for the region.
The upcoming event marks a personal milestone for Berry, who attended school alongside pop icon Taylor Swift and IndyCar champion Josef Newgarden, though the three did not realize each other's racing ambitions until years later.
This season, Berry has already posted two top‑10 finishes in just 13 races, a performance that has elevated expectations for his upcoming home‑track appearance.
While he will not be entered in the Battle of Broadway 150 later this year, Berry says the weekend will be an opportunity to reconnect with old friends and enjoy the atmosphere that has shaped his early career.
Adding to the excitement, Berry’s daughters are devoted Swift fans, a fact that has turned the singer’s music into a family soundtrack and deepened his own appreciation for the artist.
Berry has spoken openly about following Newgarden’s career, describing the IndyCar star’s success as both amusing and inspiring, and noting that the two now share a mutual respect that transcends their separate racing worlds.
He will be competing under the banner of Wood Brothers Racing, a storied organization with deep American motorsport heritage, while also maintaining ties to Stewart‑Haas Racing, a partnership that underscores the collaborative nature of modern stock car competition.