NASCAR Cup Series champion Ryan Blaney offered a candid assessment of his relationship with fellow driver Josh Berry, stating that their dynamic is "not rainbows and sunshine." The comments from the Team Penske driver suggest tension exists between the two competitors.
Blaney, who won the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series championship, made the remarks in a recent interview. The 30-year-old driver has been a prominent figure in the sport since his full-time debut in 2018, earning multiple victories and establishing himself as a championship contender.
Berry, who drives for Stewart-Haas Racing, is in his first full season at the Cup Series level after advancing from the Xfinity Series. The 33-year-old late bloomer has shown promise in his rookie campaign, creating natural competitive friction with established stars like Blaney.
Neither driver elaborated on specific incidents that led to the strained relationship. Both competitors are focused on the remainder of the 2026 season as the playoffs approach.
