Josh Berry Claims Historic First Cup Series Win with Wood Brothers at Las Vegas
Josh Berry secured his first NASCAR Cup Series victory at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, driving the iconic No. 21 Ford for Wood Brothers Racing. The win marks the team's 101st victory and makes Berry the fourth consecutive Wood Brothers driver to earn his first Cup win with the organization.
Three cars racing on track
Berry outdueled Daniel Suarez in an intense battle following a restart with 19 laps remaining. After a side-by-side battle, Berry took the lead on lap 252 and pulled away to win by 1.358 seconds. The victory came at a track where Berry had previously won twice in the NASCAR Xfinity Series.
The race featured 32 lead changes among 13 drivers, with Kyle Larson and Austin Cindric leading significant portions before Berry's late-race charge. The victory also ended Christopher Bell's three-race winning streak, as Bell struggled with pit road issues and finished 12th.
Top 10 Finishers:
- Josh Berry
- Daniel Suarez
- Ryan Preece
- William Byron
- Ross Chastain
- Austin Cindric
- Alex Bowman
- AJ Allmendinger
- Kyle Larson
- Chase Elliott
NASCAR Las Vegas race results chart
The race was marked by several cautions and pit road incidents, including loose wheels for both Chase Briscoe and Kyle Busch. Berry's victory demonstrates the continued strength of Wood Brothers Racing and adds another chapter to the team's storied history in NASCAR.