Josh Berry, piloting the No. 21 Wood Brothers Racing entry, entered the eero 400 at Chicagoland Speedway with a modest outlook but quickly found momentum.
The Tennessee driver surged through the field, cracking the top‑20 within the opening stage and hinting at a potential breakout performance on the 1.5‑mile oval.
A setback under green‑flag pit strategy
A caution during the Stage 2 pit window dropped the No. 21 a lap down, but the team elected to take the wave‑around, restoring Berry to the lead lap and preserving track position.
Late‑race damage and final finish
In the closing stage, contact compromised the nose of the car, impairing aerodynamic balance and handling. Despite staying on the lead lap, the damage relegated Berry to a 33rd‑place finish in the No. 21 Ford Mustang.
The Wood Brothers Racing organization now turns its attention to the Quaker State 400 at EchoPark Speedway, hoping to rebound from the Illinois setback.