No one saw this coming. Josh Berry’s weekend at the Southern National Park went from sweet to sour within hours. The NASCAR Cup Series driver had it all under control until Sunday afternoon’s race. From topping the timesheets on Friday’s practice sessions to qualifying third for the 25th Thanksgiving Classic, the 37-year-old was ready to win it.

However, one roadblock stood in his way. Doug Barnes Jr. rose to the occasion and claimed the win at the storied track. And now, as the dust settles on the race, Barnes walks with a trophy in hand, but the fight isn’t over just yet. Berry’s Tom Usry Racing team has pulled out the big guns, and now things have just gotten messy.

Josh Berry’s team files a protest against Doug Barnes Jr.

According to Matt Weaver, the results are unofficial as final

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