BERG RACING SCORES PODIUM AND VALUABLE POINTS AT VIR
Alton, VA — September 21, 2026 — Berg Racing completed a demanding weekend at Virginia International Raceway (VIR), with all three drivers bringing their cars to the finish in both races and AJ Abdullah securing his best result of the season with a second-place finish in Race 2.
Known for its fast and technical layout, VIR leaves little room for error. With none of the Berg Racing drivers having previously raced at the circuit, the weekend presented a significant challenge. Despite the demanding conditions, AJ Abdullah, Tyler Wade, and Ella White maintained their focus throughout the two-race weekend and delivered a consistent team result.
Driver Performance Highlights at VIR
AJ Abdullah Secures Season-Best P2 Podium
Abdullah opened the weekend with a fourth-place finish in Race 1 before stepping onto the podium in Race 2 with a strong P2 result. The finish represents his best result of the season to date and adds another podium to Berg Racing’s 2026 campaign.
Resilient Drives by Ella White and Tyler Wade
Ella White showed determination throughout both races. Despite a couple of spins, she remained composed, quickly regained control, and finished both events—placing 6th in Race 1 and 7th in Race 2.
Tyler Wade continued to make progress over the weekend, finishing fifth in Race 1 and sixth in Race 2. He also found himself involved in several competitive battles with other drivers, gaining valuable experience at a circuit that was new to the entire Berg Racing lineup.
Team Leadership Quotes
Alex Berg – Sporting Director
“Closing out VIR, I think we had some positives and some good learning experiences for our
drivers. Most importantly, we finished both races with all three drivers and scored valuable
points. I look forward to battling for the Teams’ Championship at Barber Motorsports Park
in October.”
Allen Berg – Team Principal
“Every team member gives 100% to provide our drivers the best support possible. I am very
proud of our team.”
VIR Race Results Summary
| RACE 1 RESULTS | RACE 2 RESULTS |
| AJ Abdullah: P4 | AJ Abdullah: P2 |
| Tyler Wade: P5 | Tyler Wade: P6 |
| Ella White: P6 | Ella White: P7 |
Looking Ahead to the Barber Finale
With another podium and valuable championship points secured at VIR, Berg Racing now turns its attention to Barber Motorsports Park in October for the final round of the championship. The team remains firmly in contention for the Teams’ Championship, with a realistic opportunity to claim the title in the season finale.
About Berg Racing
Berg Racing is a further expansion of the highly successful Allen Berg Racing Schools, founded in 2007 by retired professional race car driver Allen Berg. Berg’s roster of accomplishments includes Formula One, Formula Two, Formula Three, Formula Atlantic, Sport Prototypes, and Touring Cars. Multiple graduates of the school have gone on to drive race cars for a career. With decades of experience, Allen Berg Racing Schools and Berg Racing have developed championship-winning drivers across multiple racing series.
Media & Team Contact Information
Website: www.allenbergracingschools.com/berg-racing-team
Phone: 888-722-3220
