Tom Berry Jr. Makes History on Dakota Classic Modified Tour
First-Ever Driver to Win All Six Races; Claims 2022 Series Title

DES MOINES, Iowa (07/15/22) – Tom Berry Jr. enjoyed a historic week of racing action behind the wheel of his Brodehl Trucking / Team Harris Auto Racing No. 11x Berry Racing Enterprises / Jahnke Heating and Air Conditioning Modified.

He became the first driver in history to sweep the six nights of the Corral Sales RV Dakota Classic Modified Tour. Not only did he make history while banking over $12,000, but he also claimed the 2022 series title with his dominant performance.

“Just an amazing week for my team. I really don’t have the words. We knew we had a great car coming into the Dakota Classic Mod Tour, and we knew we could win some races. But to win all six is just incredible for us,” Berry Jr. said. “Thanks to everyone who helps us get up and down the road and go in circles. We’re going to enjoy the weekend off before getting back to action on Wednesday night at Clay County (Fair Speedway).”

The 2022 edition of the Corral Sales RV Dakota Classic Modified Tour came to life on Saturday evening at Jamestown (N.D.) Speedway. Fifty-six IMCA Modifieds were on hand for opening round of the 33rd edition of the popular miniseries, and Tom emphatically won his heat race from the eighth-starting position to lock into the pole position for the 30-lap feature.

He paced the finale to score the $2,000 victory, which came over Kollin Hibdon, Jeff Taylor, Tanner Black, and Jake McBirnie.

Nodak Speedway played host to the tour on Sunday night, and Tom continued his winning ways. The entry list increased to 56, and for the second-straight night Berry Jr. won his heat race from the eighth-starting spot.

Starting fifth on the feature grid, Tom charged to the lead on the 12th circuit and paced the field for the remainder of the 30 lapper to claim the $2,000 victory over Kollin Hibdon, Ricky Alvarado, Shawn Strand, and Tim Ward.

Tom continued his red-hot streak on Monday night by streaking to his third-straight Corral Sales RV Dakota Classic Modified Tour win. The victory came over another 56-car field at Williston (N.D.) Basin Speedway.

A seventh-to-first run in his heat race positioned Tom sixth on the starting grid for the 30-lap feature. Berry wasted little time in the feature, charging to the lead on lap 8 and going on to lead the rest of the way for the win, which marked his ninth of the year.

On Tuesday night, fans at Southwest Speedway ((not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)inson, S.D.) saw Berry Jr. win yet again in miniseries action. Tom climbed from eighth to third in his heat race, which left him starting in the 10th position for the 30-lap feature.

As he did the previous three nights, Berry Jr. marched through the field to score the victory, which came over Dakota Sproul, Jason Wolla, Eddie Belec, and Tanner Black.

On Wednesday evening the highest car count of the week so far couldn't slow Berry's roll. With 63 competitors on hand at Dacotah Speedway ((not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)inson, N.D.), Tom won his heat race from the second-starting spot to lock into the sixth-starting spot for the feature.

By lap 7 Berry Jr. had taken control of the lead and cruised to the $2,000 victory by over six seconds. He was followed across the finish line by Travis Hagen, Ricky Alvarado, Shawn Strand, and Tim Ward.

Thursday night was a historic one as Berry Jr. became the first driver to win six-straight series events. For the second-straight night competitors squared away at Dacotah Speedway, and Berry Jr. raced from fifth to first in his heat race to earn the pole for the 30-lap feature.

Pacing the field from the drop of the green flag Berry banked the record-setting victory, which marked his 12th of 2022. Travis Hagen, Dakota Sproul, Jeremy Keller, and Ricky Alvaardo rounded out the Top 5.

Not only did he become the first driver in 33 years to win six features, but he also was officially crowned the 2022 Corral Sales RV Dakota Classic Modified Tour Champion.
Team BRE will now enjoy a few days away from the track before resuming action on Wednesday night at Clay County Fair Speedway (Spencer, Iowa) with the Salute to Veterans Tour event, which will see a $2,250-to-win top prize up for grabs in the Modified division.

From there the team will gear up for a doubleheader of Modified racing action at Nebraska’s I-80 Speedway during the Silver Dollar Nationals weekend.

For more information on the weekend’s slate, please visit https://claycountyfair.com/summer-racing and www.I-80Speedway.com .

Tom Berry Jr. and Berry Racing Enterprises would like to thank all of their marketing partners, which include Brodehl Trucking, Team Harris Auto Racing, Jahnke Heating and Air Conditioning, Precision Hydraulic & Oil, Supreme Lawn and Landscape, Dirt Stars Racing Products, Rosco Racing Carbs, Schoenfeld Headers, AFCO, Speedway Shots, Swift Springs, Fast Shafts, Quick Rescue Roof, Total Power, Tire Demon by Love Tap, Bassett, Noonan Industries LLC, Wehrs Machining & Racing Products, Velocita, Race-Fan, Magee Painting and Sand Blasting, Slick Stick Shocks, Berry’s Oak Grove Storage, Sweet Grafix, Dairy Queen North Third Avenue, Manure Money Stone Spending, Tim Current Enterprises, Factory Kahne, and MyRacePass Marketing Services.

For the latest team information regarding Berry Racing Enterprises, please visit www.BerryRacingEnterprises.com .