Berry, Wood Brothers Finish 32nd at Bristol

No. 21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane team saw strong run slip away in final stage

Apr. 13, 2026 at 11:37am

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After showing solid speed through the opening two stages of Sunday's Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway, Josh Berry and the No. 21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane team saw their strong run slip away in the closing stage, ultimately finishing 32nd.

Why it matters

The Wood Brothers Racing team has a storied history in NASCAR, and this race at Bristol, one of the most iconic short tracks, was an opportunity for the team to build momentum heading into the next race at Kansas Speedway.

The details

Berry rolled off 25th and held steady through the opening portion of the race. A caution at Lap 62 for a spin by Brad Keselowski opened the door for strategy, and crew chief Miles Stanley kept Berry on track. The call paid off, as Berry cycled to second for the restart and quickly settled into the top five. However, contact in the tight confines of the half-mile resulted in damage to the front suspension on the Motorcraft/Quick Lane Mustang Dark Horse, forcing an unscheduled trip to pit road for repairs.

  • On Lap 62, a caution for a spin by Brad Keselowski opened the door for strategy.
  • At Lap 388, a caution led to contact that damaged the front suspension on Berry's car.

The players

Josh Berry

The driver of the No. 21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane car for Wood Brothers Racing.

Miles Stanley

The crew chief for the No. 21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane team.

Brad Keselowski

A NASCAR Cup Series driver who spun and brought out a caution during the race.

Wood Brothers Racing

A legendary NASCAR team with a storied history in the sport.

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What they’re saying

“Despite the result, Berry collected 11 stage points on the day, helping him hold 25th in the NASCAR Cup Series standings.”

— Official Release

What’s next

The Wood Brothers Racing team now shifts its focus to Kansas Speedway for next Sunday's AdventHealth 400.

The takeaway

While the final result was disappointing, the strong performance in the opening stages of the race at Bristol shows that the Wood Brothers Racing team and driver Josh Berry have the potential to contend for strong finishes as the season progresses.