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Lap 36 Crash at Gateway Leaves Josh Berry Facing Bristol Must‑Win

Contact from Chase Elliott in a three‑wide move sent the No. 21 into the Turn 2 wall before Stage 1.

Overview

  • Berry spun on Lap 36 at World Wide Technology Raceway after slight contact with Elliott while racing three‑wide with Joey Logano.
  • The driver’s‑side impact tore off the left‑front wheel and suspension on the Wood Brothers Racing Ford and triggered a Lap 37 caution.
  • Berry was unable to return to the race and was credited with 36th, marking a second straight Playoff DNF following last week’s Darlington crash.
  • Team radio blamed Elliott for diving late into the corner, while Berry said Elliott slid up after a run and called it wrong place, wrong time rather than intentional.
  • With two poor results to open the Round of 16, Berry now likely needs a victory at Bristol Motor Speedway to advance.