Josh Berry Named 2011 Late Model Most Popular Driver

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (Jan. 20, 2012) – The fans have spoken… again!  Thanks to the tremendous support from JR Nation, the moniker given to the mammoth fan base of Dale Earnhardt Jr. and JR Motorsports, JRM late-model driver Josh Berry was named the 2011 Speed51.com/AR Bodies Late Model Most Popular Driver.  The award was announced earlier this week.

The Most Popular Driver award winner was determined by fan voting at Speed51.com.  For winning the award, Berry and the No. 72 late model team will receive an ABC-style late model body, courtesy of AR Bodies. 

 “That’s awesome to be the Most Popular Driver and I’m honored to be a part of it,” said Berry, a native of Hendersonville, Tenn.  “It’s really exciting.

“Really though, all the credit goes to JR Motorsports and being tied to Dale Jr. Our company really prides itself on its social media and I think that played a big role in getting all the votes. It’s become such a huge part of sponsorship and interacting with fans. Having that kind of exposure and pull is a big plus, not only for my sponsors we have already, but the sponsor we have coming on board for next year, Speedco Truck Lube.”

In his second season as driver of JR Motorsports’ No. 72 late model, Berry’s tally included one win, nine top fives, and 16 top 10s.  The Speedco team return to action in April.