5/22/2025
Austin Berry
Austin Berry Focuses on Continuous Improvement Ahead of Speedweek
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Port Royal, PA – May 22, 2025
by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt
Image Credit: Derick Kriner Photography
Austin Berry kicked off his super late model season in mid-April, a little later than usual for the Mifflin, PA native in his 11th super late model season. As he pulled into Port Royal Speedway in mid-May, he only had three races under his belt.
Berry was still in early season learning mode, working to determine what his Rocket Chassis No.86 wanted to achieve the speed and consistency he was looking for. The quality fields that are the norm at Port Royal make for an unforgiving place for learning. You have to be on your game from start to finish.
QUICK RESULTS:
Date/Location: May 17, 2025 / Port Royal Speedway, Port Royal, PA
Division: Super Late Model
Stats: Heat 6th (3), A-main 15th (17)
Saturday night, was only Berry’s second visit of the season to Juniata County, Pennsylvania oval. The night began with a little luck. Berry was running 5th in his heat race when he cut a tire. Nevertheless, as a result of the misfortune of other drivers, he transferred to the A-main by virtue of officially finishing 6th.
Despite starting 17th in the feature, Berry used a solid half-dozen opening laps o quickly move up to the 12th position. However, the middle portion of the race proved more challenging and he slipped back a few spots in his Tuscarora Restoration, Juniata Veterinary Clinic, Berry’s Siding & Seamless Gutter, Dye It Rite, SRI Performance, VP Racing Fuels No.86.
By the race’s end, Berry managed to regain momentum, finishing 15th. He noted that his lap times in the final stage were within two-tenths of a second of his quickest lap early in the race.
Reflecting on the race, Berry shared, “Overall, Saturday night was somewhat positive. We worked through some tightness in the car early on and discovered a few adjustments that could be beneficial moving forward. My conversations with Paul and the guys down at Rocket Chassis have equipped us with valuable insights; now, it’s a matter of applying them at the right times.”
“The way the car fired off the first few laps in the feature, I felt great. I thought we were going to drive right up into the top ten. I’m really not sure what happened in the middle of the race to be honest. Might have been the car transitioning or maybe it was on me.”
UP NEXT
Looking ahead, Berry and his team have decided to take a weekend off from racing. This pause will allow them to regroup and focus on preparations for the upcoming Speedweek, where they plan to participate in the initial races at Clinton County and Port Royal.
The team will look to cash in on past successes at those tracks. Berry recorded a podium finish at Clinton County in the 2023 Speedweek opener and he has numerous top ten finishes, including one victory, at Port Royal Speedway.
“I need to get a lot done at the house my wife and I are building, plus we want to be well-prepared for the opening races of Speedweek, so there will be plenty to do this weekend.”, Berry shared.
“Those first two races of Speedweek are a good opportunity for us to find our groove and get a couple good runs under our belt. We’re looking forward to those.”
All season long, fans can keep up with Austin Berry Racing’s news, schedule and more at the team’s website, AustinBerryRacing.com, built by the great folks at My Race Pass!
ABOUT AUSTIN BERRY
Austin started racing go-karts in 2005 in PA. In 2007, he began competing in the WKA, VDKA, and other small series in the Southeastern U.S. His career evolved to Legends cars midway through the 2011 season, and in 2012, he entered a driver development program in NC. After three seasons of Legends, Austin decided to stick to his Pennsylvania home and go dirt Super Late Model racing in 2015.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
First super late model win June 2021 at Port Royal Speedway
2019 & 2021 Most Improved Super Late Model Driver at Port Royal
2016 Selinsgrove Speedway Super Late Model Rookie of the Year
FOLLOW AUSTIN’S SEASON:
Website: AustinBerryRacing.com
Facebook: Austin Berry Racing
Instagram: Austin Berry Racing
X (Twitter): @AustinBerryRacn
THANKS TO OUR 2025 PARTNERS!
Tuscarora Restoration
Juniata Veterinary Clinic
Berry’s Siding & Seamless Gutter
Dye It Rite
SRI Performance / Stock Car Steel & Aluminum
VP Racing Fuels
Nathan Berry Beef Farm
SpeedWrapz & SW Sportswear
Carquest of State College
Fragola Performance Systems
Addicted2DirtPR.com
GO Lithium
Peterson Fluid Systems
Quick Car
Valvoline Pro-V Racing
Sweet Manufacturing
Victory Fuel
Swift Springs
Strange Oval
DMI – Diversified Machine, Inc.
Quarter Master
Hoosier Mid-Atlantic
Rocket XR1 Chassis
Cornett Racing Engines
Barron’s Racing engines
JDS Racing/Penske Racing Shocks
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Sponsorship opportunities with Austin Berry Racing are available for the 2025 season! Email us at ABRacing86@gmail.com.
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