| The opening round of the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs has tested Josh Berry and the No. 21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane team, but their focus remains firmly on the road ahead.After an early setback at Darlington, Berry entered Sunday’s Enjoy Illinois 300 at World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway determined to rebound. The team showed solid speed with a 12th-place qualifying effort, but their race ended early after a Lap 36 restart incident left Berry with heavy damage and a 36th-place result.“It was just a chaotic restart after pit stops,” Berry said. “I don’t think anybody did anything intentional — just three-wide racing and unfortunately we came out on the wrong side of it.”Berry enters Bristol 45 markers below the elimination line, making Saturday’s race a pivotal moment in the opening Playoff round. While the short track is known for its intensity, it also offers the kind of opportunity the No. 21 team is looking for.“The best way for us to move on is to go to Bristol and put ourselves in position to win,” Berry said. “That’s our focus this week.”Despite two difficult races, the Motorcraft/Quick Lane team isn’t backing down. With Bristol looming as a must-perform opportunity, Berry and the No. 21 crew are determined to keep their Playoff hopes alive. |
