NASCAR Star and Taylor Swift Alum Blasts Travis Kelce, Criticizes Shared High School Experience

NASCAR Star Josh Berry, Taylor Swift’s Former Classmate, Tired of Travis Kelce Questions
By Eric Blum | Updated: 04:10 BST, 12 April 2025

[Image: Taylor Swift and Josh Berry in high school yearbook photos]
Caption: Taylor Swift and Josh Berry both attended Henderson High School in Tennessee, though they weren’t close classmates.

NASCAR driver Josh Berry, who briefly shared a high school with Taylor Swift, has grown weary of relentless questions about the pop icon—especially since her relationship with NFL star Travis Kelce began dominating headlines.

Berry and Swift both attended Henderson High School in Tennessee during the early 2000s, though Swift transferred to homeschooling after her sophomore year to focus on her music career. While the two weren’t acquaintances, Berry’s tangential connection to the Grammy winner has made him a magnet for Swift-related queries.

“It’s one of those things where you mention it casually in an interview, and suddenly it’s all anyone wants to talk about,” Berry said on the Rubbin’ Is Racing podcast. “I’ll say, ‘Oh, I went to school with Taylor Swift,’ thinking it’s just a fun fact. But good gosh, it never ends.”

[Image: Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift at a Chiefs game]
Caption: Swift’s relationship with Kelce has amplified public interest in her past connections.

The scrutiny intensified after Swift began dating Kelce in late 2023. The couple’s high-profile romance has thrust even distant figures from Swift’s past into the spotlight. “Now that she’s with Travis Kelce, it’s all coming up again,” Berry lamented. “I’m like, ‘I don’t care about Travis Kelce. He has nothing to do with me.’”

Berry, 34, has carved his own path in NASCAR, earning his first Cup Series win at the Pennzoil 400 in March 2024. Despite finishing 27th in the 2024 standings, his career milestone was overshadowed by Swift-Kelce mania. “You’d think winning a race would be the story,” he joked. “But nope—it’s always Taylor.”

[Image: Josh Berry celebrating his NASCAR win]
Caption: Berry’s breakthrough victory in Las Vegas was eclipsed by Swift-related media buzz.

Meanwhile, Kelce, 34, continues to bask in his dual role as a Kansas City Chiefs tight end and Swift’s boyfriend. After speculation about retirement, he confirmed he’ll return to the NFL this fall. His relationship with Swift has boosted his fame, with the pair frequently appearing at games and events together.

Berry, however, remains focused on racing. “I’ve got races to win and a team counting on me,” he said. “Taylor’s doing her thing; I’m doing mine.”

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