At the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series AdventHealth 400 at Kansas Speedway, a dramatic crash on lap 207 involved Kyle Busch, Josh Berry, Noah Gragson, and Ross Chastain in a tense four-wide battle for position. Busch, running in the innermost lane, was caught up in the incident when all four cars appeared to make contact. NASCAR’s assessment indicated that Josh Berry’s #21 car moved down on Noah Gragson, which led Gragson to collide with Busch, causing Busch to spin and hit the inside wall while running 13th. This crash forced Busch to fall to the back of the pack, and he ultimately finished 21st, extending his winless streak to 69 races. Busch expressed his frustration over the team radio, calling all the drivers involved “clowns” after Berry admitted fault for the incident.
Josh Berry, despite being involved in the crash, managed to recover and finish impressively in sixth place. Noah Gragson and Ross Chastain also finished ahead of Busch, placing 14th and 18th respectively. Meanwhile, Kyle Larson dominated the race, leading 221 of the 267 laps to claim victory.
Busch’s frustration was compounded by recent struggles, including a disappointing outing the previous week at Texas Motor Speedway where he spun while running third and finished 20th. Reflecting on that race, Busch candidly shared his disappointment, describing how he fought hard to get back into contention only to crash out two laps later, a scenario reminiscent of his Kansas misfortune in 2024. He lamented how he seems to be “penalized for trying,” highlighting the ongoing challenges he faces since joining Richard Childress Racing. Since the move, Busch has only won three races-all in 2023-and his streak of winning at least one race per season ended in 2024. So far in 2025, he has recorded one top-five and four top-10 finishes but continues to struggle to secure a win.
The Kansas crash has intensified the rivalry and tension among the drivers, especially between Busch and Berry. Busch’s outspoken criticism on the radio and Berry’s admission of causing the contact have added drama to the championship narrative. As Busch prepares for the upcoming NASCAR All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway, the incident at Kansas remains a significant moment, with fans and competitors alike watching to see how it will impact future races and relationships within the sport.
In summary, the Kansas Speedway crash was a pivotal and emotional event in the 2025 NASCAR season, showcasing Kyle Busch’s ongoing struggles and frustration, Josh Berry’s involvement in a controversial incident, and Kyle Larson’s dominant performance to win the race.
