The 2025 Southern 500 at Darlington kicked off with a bang, but not the kind Roger Penske’s team hoped for. Just one lap in, Josh Berry, driving the No. 21 Wood Brothers Ford, spun out of Turn 2, triggering chaos. Starting third, Berry got too aggressive on the gas, looping his car and nearly taking out playoff contender Tyler Reddick, Michael Jordan’s star at 23XI Racing.

The stack-up also clipped Kyle Busch, bringing out an immediate caution. Berry’s ride took a beating, with rear-end damage so bad he radioed, “It’s not drivable,” and limped to the garage. It was a brutal start for Penske’s affiliate, putting Berry’s playoff hopes in a tough spot right out of the gate.

Meanwhile, Reddick pulled off a miracle. Despite the close call, he somehow kept his car off the wall and avoided

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