On Sunday, March 1, 2026, Wood Brothers Racing competed in the DuraMAX Texas Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas in Austin, Texas, where Josh Berry guided the No. 21 DEX team to a 26th-place result after a determined drive. The team aimed to secure a top-25 finish at this demanding road-course race, staying competitive until the final laps.
A Challenging Day at Circuit of The Americas
Josh Berry began the race in 22nd position on the grid for Wood Brothers Racing’s first road-course event of the season. The opening stage unfolded with a consistent 20-lap green-flag run where Berry maintained his starting spot, finishing Stage 1 in 22nd place. After a routine pit stop during the stage break, Berry’s position dropped to 33rd for the start of Stage 2. Demonstrating steady pace and focus, he moved back through the field and completed the 25-lap segment in 22nd by the stage’s end.
Progress and Setbacks Throughout the Race
Following another visit to pit road for service and adjustments to the No. 21 DEX Ford Mustang Dark Horse, Berry found himself restarting in 37th position. Displaying determination, he steadily climbed through the pack, reaching as high as 18th place before making another scheduled pit stop on Lap 65. He reentered the race in 34th position and made progress back inside the top 30 before caution emerged due to an on-track incident involving Ross Chastain.
Berry made his final pit stop on Lap 76 of the 95-lap event. In the closing stages, he pushed hard and re-entered the top 30, briefly moving into the top 25 with only eight laps remaining. As the race drew to a close, Berry ultimately slipped back one spot, bringing the No. 21 machine home in 26th—matching his result at Circuit of The Americas from the previous season.
Looking Ahead to Upcoming NASCAR Action
This finish concludes a challenging yet spirited Circuit of The Americas outing for Wood Brothers Racing. Josh Berry and the team will now turn their attention to the Straight Talk Wireless 500 at Phoenix Raceway scheduled for next weekend, where they hope to continue building momentum through the season. The consistency and persistence shown at this Texas event reflect the team’s focus and determination in the NASCAR competition.
