Stewart-Haas Racing's Josh Berry and his No. 4 crew are set to collaborate with WNBA star Caitlin Clark for the upcoming NASCAR Cup race in Indianapolis. Berry's No. 4 Ford is set to feature an image of the Indiana Fever rookie on it's hood.
NASCAR Cup Series rookie Josh Berry has been making waves in his maiden season. The Late Model Stock superstar who moved to the Xfinity Series full-time in 2022 impressed teams with his performances driving for JR Motorsports, securing a promotion shortly after.
The 33-year-old driver made his full-time Cup Series debut with Stewart-Haas Racing, stepping in as a replacement for the retiring Kevin Harvick. Berry's debut season in the Cup Series has seen him secure two top-five finishes and four top-10 finishes. He finished third in two Cup races at Darlington Raceway and New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
Ahead of the NASCAR Cup Series Verizon 200 At The Brickyard race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Josh Berry and Stewart-Haas Racing have announced a special collaboration with Panini cards and WNBA.
The upcoming Verizon 200 at The Brickyard will see Berry competing on the iconic 2.5-mile oval at Indianapolis for the first time. Adding to the excitement, his Ford Mustang will prominently feature an image of the $5 million worth Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark (net worth according to Celebrity Net Worth). This collaboration, facilitated by Panini Trading Cards, aims to promote Clark's new trading card collection.
Josh Berry reacts to collaborating with Panini and Caitlin Clark
In an official press release, Berry expressed his enthusiasm for the collaboration and the opportunity to race at Indianapolis. The future Wood Brothers Racing driver said (via WRTV):
“Every racecar driver wants to compete at Indy. It’s hallowed ground that all of us treat with a tremendous amount of respect. To be there with Panini and promote its new Caitlin Clark Collection just adds to the prestige of racing in the Brickyard 400. Indy is a great sports town and it’s an honor to have Caitlin Clark as a part of our effort.”
Meanwhile, Jason Howarth, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Athlete Relations for Panini America, echoed Berry's sentiments. He stated:
"We are proud to be partnering with Josh Berry and Stewart-Haas Racing, starting at the Brickyard 400. Panini America and NASCAR have had a long and successful relationship, and this is another great example of that. Josh has been exciting to watch this season and we look forward to some great finishes in the second half of the season."
After 21 races in the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series season, Josh Berry is ranked 21st on the points standings. He has 386 points to his name, courtesy of his two top-five and four top-10 finishes.