Like the rest of the NASCAR Cup Series field, Josh Berry and the No. 21 DEX Imaging Ford Mustang team are continuing to adjust to last fall’s modifications to the ROVAL at Charlotte Motor Speedway, site of this weekend’s Bank of America ROVAL 400.
The 2.28-mile, 17-turn course is a unique blend of the road course and the oval. Over the years the ROVAL has seen its share of tweaks, with one of the most significant coming in 2024: a new right-hand hairpin preceding the sharp left-hander that once funneled cars from the infield road course onto the frontstretch. Now, cars rejoin the oval just before crossing the start/finish line.
Berry, speaking with reporters ahead of the weekend, called the updates “very interesting” and noted that restarts have become more unpredictable with the addition of the hairpin. Adding to the challenge, Goodyear has introduced a new tire compound for this event.
“That [layout change] made the restarts pretty chaotic with that hairpin, but I’m looking forward to going back there,” Berry said. “We’re obviously going to have a little bit different tire there than what we’ve run the past couple of years, so I think that will change things a little. Everybody is still adapting to the layout, but for us, we’re just trying to continue to improve. That’s the biggest thing we’re looking at.
“Given our situation, it’s going to give us an opportunity to hopefully try a couple different things setup-wise to see if we can find something that helps me feel just that little bit more comfortable. Other than that, I think we’re just going to go try to have a solid, quiet day and hopefully get a decent finish.”
On-track activity begins Saturday with practice at 2 p.m. ET, followed by qualifying at 3:10 p.m., both on truTV.
Sunday’s 109-lap, 248.52-mile race is scheduled to take the green flag just after 3 p.m. ET with live coverage on USA Network. Stage breaks are planned for Laps 25 and 50.
About DEX Imaging
DEX Imaging is the digital document imaging division of Staples, the world’s largest business solutions provider. DEXsells and services the broadest selection of copiers, printers and data management solutions, such as HP, Konica Minolta, Canon, Kyocera and numerous others.
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES:
Reducing Operating Costs
Reducing Paper Consumption
Increasing Productivity
DEX Imaging has been the recipient of virtually every industry award since the company’s inception, including the JD Power & Associates Award for Best Customer Experience, the prestigious ProTech Service award by Konica Minolta, the Diamond Premier Dealer Award by Kyocera, and the Elite DEALER Award by ‘ENX’ magazine. Other accolades include being named ‘Best Place to Work’ by numerous business journals in the markets DEX serves.
About Wood Brothers Racing
Founded in 1950 by Hall of Famer Glenn Wood in Stuart, Virginia, Wood Brothers Racing holds a special place in NASCAR history as the sport’s longest-running team. Over eight decades, the team has earned 101 victories in the NASCAR Cup Series, along with 120 poles, and remains proud of its longstanding relationship with Ford Motor Company, fielding only Ford products since its inception. Glenn’s brother, Leonard Wood, played a key role in shaping modern racing by developing the techniques behind today’s pit stops. With a rich legacy rooted in innovation and tradition, Wood Brothers Racing continues to honor its heritage while adapting for the future as it competes in NASCAR’s premier series with Josh Berry.
