Josh Berry Strikes Bird at 190 MPH During Talladega Race

During Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway, Josh Berry’s car struck and killed a bird at nearly 190 mph in an unusual and widely discussed incident. The collision smeared Berry’s windshield and required a pit stop for cleanup, but it caused only minor damage to his vehicle, mainly tearing some windshield tear-offs. Berry continued to race competitively, at times leading the pack, but his day was further complicated by a pit road speeding penalty and an unrelated pit lane contact with a crew member, both of which contributed to his disappointing 28th-place finish. Crew chief Miles Stanley noted that bird strikes, while uncommon, aren’t unprecedented at Talladega due to birds frequently being near the track. Despite the unsettling moment and subsequent setbacks, both Berry and the involved crew member emerged without injury, though Berry expressed disappointment in missing a stronger result after showing early promise.