Tyler Reddick
Tyler Reddick (born January 11, 1996) is an American professional stock car racing driver who competes full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No. 45 Toyota Camry for 23XI Racing.[1][2] A native of Corning, California, Reddick began his racing career at age four in Outlaw Karts and rose through the ranks to become a two-time consecutive NASCAR Xfinity Series champion in 2018 with JR Motorsports and 2019 with Richard Childress Racing, earning Rookie of the Year honors in 2018 along with 10 series wins.[1][2] In the Cup Series, he secured his first victory in July 2022 at Road America, followed by a win at the Indianapolis Brickyard later that year, and joined 23XI Racing in 2023 where he added two victories that season at Circuit of the Americas and Kansas Speedway.[1][2] Reddick's 2024 campaign was his most successful to date, with three wins—including at Homestead-Miami Speedway in October—culminating in the Regular Season championship and a berth in the Championship 4 playoffs.[1][2] He also notched three wins in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, finishing second in the 2015 standings, and works with crew chief Billy Scott under primary sponsorships including Monster Energy and McDonald's.[1][2] In the 2025 season, Reddick completed all 36 races, recording seven top-five finishes and 14 top-10s en route to a ninth-place points finish with two poles but no victories.[1]Early life and background
Early life
Tyler Reddick was born on January 11, 1996, in Corning, California.[3] He is the son of Clarence Reddick, a former race car driver who coached Tyler in various racing disciplines, and Geri Reddick, who maintained a low public profile while supporting his career from local dirt tracks to the NASCAR Cup Series.[4] Reddick has a sister named Haley.[5] Reddick spent his early childhood in a rural area near Flournoy, California, a small community with a population of about 15 at the time, characterized by farms, livestock, mountains, and open land. His parents worked at car dealerships, where young Reddick developed an early fascination with vehicles, even appearing in Power Wheels commercials. His grandfather, Benny Brown, founded the country music label BBR Music Group (originally Broken Bow Records), which signed artists like Jason Aldean and provided financial support that enabled Reddick's progression in racing. The family later relocated from California to DuQuoin, Illinois, around 2009 when Reddick was about 13 years old, where they lived for six years; he later spent time in Peoria, Illinois.[6][4][5] Reddick attended DuQuoin Christian Fellowship School in Illinois before switching to homeschooling for his final two years of high school, graduating in 2014 to focus on his racing commitments. His introduction to motorsports came early, influenced by his father's racing background; Reddick began competing in Outlaw Karts at age four or five on dirt tracks in Northern California, including Red Bluff. This marked the start of a rapid ascent through junior racing categories, supported by family resources.[7][8][9]Personal life
Reddick's parents hail from North Carolina.[4] His family relocated to DuQuoin, Illinois, during his childhood, where his parents actively supported his early racing endeavors starting at age four, with Clarence coaching him in various dirt track series including mini sprints and midgets.[4] Reddick is the grandson of Benny Brown, the founder of BBR Music Group.[4] Reddick married Alexa DeLeon on July 25, 2024, in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, after she proposed to him the previous year; the couple had been dating since around 2018 and first met in 2012.[10][11] DeLeon, born March 6, 1995, in Chicago, Illinois, is a social healthcare advocate, businesswoman, and environmentalist who founded the nonprofit Sembration Opita to support environmental causes and the Dominican community; she is the daughter of the late MLB pitcher Jose DeLeon.[10][11] The couple has two sons: Beau, born in January 2020, and Rookie George Reddick, born on May 25, 2025.[10] In October 2025, their infant son Rookie was diagnosed with a chest tumor compressing his renal vein and artery, causing an enlarged heart and requiring blood pressure medication. He underwent surgery that month to remove the tumor and his non-functioning right kidney; as of November 2025, Rookie is home and doing much better, with doctors expecting full heart recovery.[12][13] Reddick has engaged in philanthropy, including a $10,000 donation to Turie T. Small Elementary School in Daytona Beach, Florida, in August 2024 through his partner MoneyLion to offset back-to-school expenses for students and staff.[14] He has also supported Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC), featuring a special paint scheme on his car for the 2023 Dover race and visiting RMHC facilities in Miami with teammate Bubba Wallace in October 2024 to mark the organization's 50th anniversary.[15]Racing career
Dirt track racing
Tyler Reddick began his competitive racing career on dirt at age four, starting in outlaw karts before advancing to mini sprints, midgets, and dirt late models by his early teens.[16] He transitioned to Dirt Late Models around 2009, competing in prominent events such as the East Bay Winter Nationals, where he achieved his first feature win at age 13. That early success marked him as a prodigy in the discipline, building on two years of experience in the division by 2011.[17] In 2011, Reddick earned Rookie of the Year honors in the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series after a standout season that included becoming the youngest winner in series history at age 15.[2] His breakthrough victory came on February 9 at East Bay Raceway Park during the Dart Winternationals, where he drove a Bloomquist Race Car to overtake polesitter Dan Schlieper on lap 22 of the 30-lap feature and held the lead through two late restarts, finishing ahead of Scott Bloomquist in second and Steve Francis in third.[17] This win, his first in the Lucas Oil series, also made him the youngest victor at the East Bay Winter Nationals.[16] Under the mentorship of dirt racing icon Scott Bloomquist, Reddick competed in additional series like the Southern All Star Dirt Racing Series and the Dirt Track World Championship, logging multiple starts and podium finishes in events such as the Firecracker 100.[18] Reddick briefly stepped away from dirt racing upon entering NASCAR's development ranks but returned in 2014, securing his first DIRTcar Summer Nationals triumph on July 5 at Highland Speedway in Illinois.[19] In that 40-lap $10,000-to-win feature, the then-18-year-old overtook Bobby Pierce on lap 9 and led the final 26 circuits, fending off Brandon Sheppard amid lapped traffic to claim the checkered flag in his Bloomquist chassis.[19] These dirt accomplishments, including ventures into sprint car racing where he became the youngest to qualify for a World of Outlaws feature, laid the foundational skills that propelled his ascent in stock car racing.[20]ARCA Menards Series and development series
Reddick made his debut in the ARCA Menards Series in 2012, competing in two events that year for Ken Schrader Racing in a Chevrolet fielded by Broken Bow Records. He started 19th and finished 15th at Mobile International Speedway in February, completing all 203 laps. Later that March at Salem Speedway, he qualified 12th and earned his first top-10 finish with an eighth-place result after running the full 200 laps. In 2013, Reddick returned to the series for a single start at the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds in August, driving a Dodge for Cunningham Motorsports sponsored by Dustin Lynch and Broken Bow Records. Starting third, he finished 15th after completing 100 of 102 laps on the dirt oval. His final ARCA appearance came in 2014 at Daytona International Speedway, where he qualified 32nd but charged to a career-best fifth place in the season opener, running all 80 laps in another Broken Bow Records Dodge. Over his four ARCA starts spanning three seasons, Reddick achieved one top-five and two top-10 finishes with an average finish of 10.8.[21] Parallel to his ARCA efforts, Reddick competed in developmental series, beginning with the ARCA Menards Series East (formerly the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East) in 2012. In his series debut at the season finale on the Rockingham Speedway oval in November, the 16-year-old Reddick started sixth in a Dodge and won the 100-lap event at an average speed of 90.817 mph. He passed Brett Moffitt on the final lap amid a late-race battle, securing the victory while Kyle Larson clinched the championship with a fourth-place finish; Corey LaJoie and Darrell Wallace Jr. rounded out the podium. This win highlighted Reddick's aggressive style and potential in regional stock car racing.[22][23] Reddick made one additional start in the ARCA Menards Series East the following year, though specific results from that event underscore his limited but promising exposure in the series, where he recorded no further wins but contributed to his overall development toward national NASCAR competition. These early outings in ARCA-sanctioned series provided Reddick with crucial experience on ovals of varying configurations, paving the way for his progression to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series.[24]NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
Reddick made his NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series debut in 2013 at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, driving the No. 52 Toyota for Ken Schrader Racing in a one-off start.[25] In November 2013, he signed with Brad Keselowski Racing (BKR) to compete on a partial schedule in 2014, marking the beginning of his development under team owner Brad Keselowski.[1] During that season, Reddick ran 16 races in the No. 19 Ford, securing two pole positions—at Talladega Superspeedway (186.827 mph lap) and Texas Motor Speedway—and achieving three top-five finishes and nine top-10s, which highlighted his potential as a young talent transitioning from dirt racing.[26][27] In 2015, Reddick competed in a full 23-race schedule with BKR, driving the No. 19 Ford and emerging as a championship contender. He earned his first series victory in the season opener at Daytona International Speedway, holding off the field in a late sprint with assistance from teammate Ryan Blaney to cross the line first.[28] Reddick added a second win at Talladega, along with 14 top-five finishes and 19 top-10s, finishing runner-up in the final standings behind Matt Crafton and establishing himself as one of the series' top prospects.[1] His performance that year, with an average finish of 5.3, underscored BKR's strength in nurturing young drivers through consistent top results and mechanical reliability.[29] Reddick returned to the Truck Series in 2016 for a partial 20-race schedule with BKR in the No. 19 Ford, focusing on select events as he prepared for a full-time move to the NASCAR Xfinity Series. He secured his third career win at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in the DC Solar 350, outdueling teammate Daniel Hemric for a 1-2 finish for the team.[30] Across his four-year Truck Series tenure (2013–2016), Reddick made 63 starts, primarily with BKR after his debut, amassing three wins, three poles, 25 top fives, and 40 top 10s, with no championships but a strong foundation for his ascent to higher NASCAR divisions.[29]NASCAR Xfinity Series
Reddick entered the NASCAR Xfinity Series on a part-time basis in 2017 with Chip Ganassi Racing, driving the No. 42 Chevrolet in 18 races.[1] He secured his first career Xfinity victory at Kentucky Speedway in the VisitMyrtleBeach.com 300, leading 130 of the 200 laps after starting from the pole.[29] That season, he recorded one win, four top-five finishes, six top-10s, and two poles, finishing 20th in the points standings.[29] In 2018, Reddick joined JR Motorsports full-time in the No. 9 Chevrolet, marking his rookie season in the series.[1] He won the championship in his debut year, becoming the third driver to claim a title as a rookie, with victories at Daytona International Speedway in the PowerShares QQQ 300 and Homestead-Miami Speedway in the Ford EcoBoost 300. Reddick amassed two wins, seven top-fives, 20 top-10s, and 1,159 laps led across 33 starts, clinching the title by finishing second in the finale behind champion Christopher Bell.[29] His performance included a series-record 636 laps led in a single race at Daytona.[1] Reddick moved to Richard Childress Racing in 2019, piloting the No. 2 Chevrolet for a full schedule of 33 races.[1] He repeated as champion, the first driver to win consecutive titles with different teams, securing six victories at Talladega Superspeedway (MoneyLion 300), Charlotte Motor Speedway (Alsco 300), Michigan International Speedway (LTi Printing 250), Las Vegas Motor Speedway (Rhino Pro Truck Outfitters 300), Bristol Motor Speedway (Food City 300), and Homestead-Miami Speedway in the Ford EcoBoost 300. Reddick also won the regular-season title, with 24 top-fives, 27 top-10s, five poles, and 1,690 laps led, edging out Cole Custer by 17 points in the playoffs.[29] Following his promotion to the NASCAR Cup Series in 2020 with Richard Childress Racing, Reddick made sporadic Xfinity appearances. In 2021, he competed in seven races across multiple teams, including RSS Racing and Jordan Anderson Racing, with one top-five (fifth at Charlotte) and three top-10s but no wins.[29] He returned for five starts in 2022 with Big Machine Racing's No. 48 Chevrolet, earning one victory at Texas Motor Speedway in the SRS Distribution 250—his first win since 2019—and two top-fives. In 2023, Reddick made two starts with Sam Hunt Racing in the No. 24 Toyota, finishing 36th at Auto Club Speedway and 13th at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. In 2024, he made a single start in the No. 26 Toyota at Nashville Superspeedway, finishing 14th, without additional top finishes.[29] Over his Xfinity career spanning 2017 to 2024, Reddick completed 99 starts, achieving 10 wins, 38 top-fives, 58 top-10s, seven poles, and two championships.[29]| Year | Team(s) | Starts | Wins | Top 5s | Top 10s | Poles | Points Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Chip Ganassi Racing | 18 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 20th |
| 2018 | JR Motorsports | 33 | 2 | 7 | 20 | 0 | 1st (Champion) |
| 2019 | Richard Childress Racing | 33 | 6 | 24 | 27 | 5 | 1st (Champion) |
| 2021 | RSS Racing / Jordan Anderson Racing | 7 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 40th |
| 2022 | Big Machine Racing | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 42nd |
| 2023 | Sam Hunt Racing | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 77th |
| 2024 | Sam Hunt Racing | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 78th |
NASCAR Cup Series
Reddick made his NASCAR Cup Series debut in 2019, competing in two races for Richard Childress Racing (RCR) in the No. 8 Chevrolet, with his best finish of 18th at Texas Motor Speedway.[31] He transitioned to a full-time role with RCR in 2020, driving the No. 8 car sponsored primarily by Nationwide. In his rookie season, Reddick recorded three top-five finishes and nine top-10s, ending the year 19th in the driver points standings with 780 points.[32] His performance improved in 2021, where he secured one pole position and 16 top-10 finishes, including a career-best second-place run at the Daytona Road Course, culminating in a 13th-place points finish. Reddick's breakthrough came in 2022, still with RCR, as he won three races: the Kwik Trip 250 at Road America in July, marking his first Cup victory after starting from the pole; the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in August; and the FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway in the regular-season finale.[1] These triumphs, combined with 10 top-five finishes and 15 top-10s, propelled him to 14th in the final standings with 2,215 points, earning him a spot in the playoffs for the first time.[32] Despite the mid-season surge, he was eliminated in the Round of 16. Ahead of the 2023 season, Reddick joined 23XI Racing as the driver of the No. 45 Toyota, co-owned by Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin, with primary sponsorship from Monster Energy.[2] He adapted quickly to the new team, notching victories at Circuit of the Americas (COTA) in March and Kansas Speedway in September, alongside 10 top-fives and 16 top-10s.[1] Reddick advanced to the Round of 8 in the playoffs but finished sixth in points with 2,344, showcasing consistent road course prowess with multiple strong performances on such tracks.[32] The 2024 campaign marked Reddick's most dominant year to date, as he captured three wins—Talladega Superspeedway in April, Michigan in August, and Homestead-Miami Speedway in October—which clinched his first Championship 4 appearance by securing a playoff spot deep into the postseason. With 12 top-fives, 21 top-10s, and three poles, he led 597 laps and ended fourth in the final standings with 5,031 points, falling just short of the title in the finale at Phoenix Raceway.[32] His success highlighted 23XI's growing competitiveness, particularly in superspeedway and intermediate track events. In 2025, Reddick continued with the No. 45 at 23XI, entering the season as a championship contender but enduring a winless year amid stiff competition.[1] Notable performances included a second-place finish in the Daytona 500, a pole position at Circuit of the Americas, and strong playoff results such as fifth place at the South Point 400 and seventh at the YellaWood 500.[33][34][35] He earned two poles, including one at the Charlotte Motor Speedway Roval during the playoffs, and posted seven top-fives and 14 top-10s, but was eliminated in the Round of 12.[36] Finishing ninth in points with 2,309, Reddick demonstrated resilience, leading 170 laps despite personal challenges, including health issues with his young son.[32] Through seven full seasons, Reddick has competed in 218 Cup races, amassing eight wins, 11 poles, 45 top-fives, and 92 top-10s, establishing himself as a versatile contender known for road course and restrictor-plate expertise.[31]Motorsports career results
Career summary
Tyler Reddick has competed in NASCAR's developmental and premier series since 2011, accumulating a total of 386 starts, 22 victories, 110 top-five finishes, 193 top-10 finishes, and 21 pole positions across all series as of the end of the 2025 season.[29] His career highlights include two NASCAR Xfinity Series championships in 2018 and 2019, making him the first driver to win consecutive titles in that series since 2001.[1] Reddick also earned the 2018 Xfinity Series Rookie of the Year award while securing the championship that year.[2] The following table summarizes Reddick's career statistics by series:| Series | Starts | Wins | Top 5s | Top 10s | Poles | Championships/Best Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCA Menards Series | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | N/A |
| K&N Pro Series East | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | Best: 1st (2012) |
| NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series | 63 | 3 | 25 | 40 | 3 | 2nd (2015) |
| NASCAR Xfinity Series | 99 | 10 | 38 | 58 | 7 | 1st (2018, 2019) |
| NASCAR Cup Series | 218 | 8 | 45 | 92 | 11 | 4th (2024) |
NASCAR Cup Series
Reddick made his NASCAR Cup Series debut in 2019, competing in two races for Richard Childress Racing (RCR) in the No. 8 Chevrolet, with his best finish of 18th at Texas Motor Speedway.[31] He transitioned to a full-time role with RCR in 2020, driving the No. 8 car sponsored primarily by Nationwide. In his rookie season, Reddick recorded three top-five finishes and nine top-10s, ending the year 19th in the driver points standings with 780 points.[32] His performance improved in 2021, where he secured one pole position and 16 top-10 finishes, including a career-best second-place run at the Daytona Road Course, culminating in a 13th-place points finish. Reddick's breakthrough came in 2022, still with RCR, as he won three races: the Kwik Trip 250 at Road America in July, marking his first Cup victory after starting from the pole; the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in August; and the FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway in the regular-season finale.[1] These triumphs, combined with 10 top-five finishes and 15 top-10s, propelled him to 14th in the final standings with 2,215 points, earning him a spot in the playoffs for the first time.[32] Despite the mid-season surge, he was eliminated in the Round of 16. Ahead of the 2023 season, Reddick joined 23XI Racing as the driver of the No. 45 Toyota, co-owned by Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin, with primary sponsorship from Monster Energy.[2] He adapted quickly to the new team, notching victories at Circuit of the Americas (COTA) in March and Kansas Speedway in September, alongside 10 top-fives and 16 top-10s.[1] Reddick advanced to the Round of 8 in the playoffs but finished sixth in points with 2,344, showcasing consistent road course prowess with multiple strong performances on such tracks.[32] The 2024 campaign marked Reddick's most dominant year to date, as he captured three wins—Talladega Superspeedway in April, Michigan in August, and Homestead-Miami Speedway in October—which clinched his first Championship 4 appearance by securing a playoff spot deep into the postseason. With 12 top-fives, 21 top-10s, and three poles, he led 597 laps and ended fourth in the final standings with 5,031 points, falling just short of the title in the finale at Phoenix Raceway.[32] His success highlighted 23XI's growing competitiveness, particularly in superspeedway and intermediate track events. In 2025, Reddick continued with the No. 45 at 23XI, entering the season as a championship contender but enduring a winless year amid stiff competition.[1] He earned two poles, including one at the Charlotte Motor Speedway Roval during the playoffs, and posted seven top-fives and 14 top-10s, but was eliminated in the Round of 12.[36] Finishing ninth in points with 2,309, Reddick demonstrated resilience, leading 170 laps despite personal challenges, including health issues with his young son.[32] Through seven full seasons, Reddick has competed in 218 Cup races, amassing eight wins, 11 poles, 45 top-fives, and 92 top-10s, establishing himself as a versatile contender known for road course and restrictor-plate expertise.[31]NASCAR Xfinity Series
Reddick entered the NASCAR Xfinity Series on a part-time basis in 2017 with Chip Ganassi Racing, driving the No. 42 Chevrolet in 18 races.[1] He secured his first career Xfinity victory at Kentucky Speedway in the VisitMyrtleBeach.com 300, leading 130 of the 200 laps after starting from the pole.[29] That season, he recorded one win, four top-five finishes, six top-10s, and two poles, finishing 20th in the points standings.[29] In 2018, Reddick joined JR Motorsports full-time in the No. 9 Chevrolet, marking his rookie season in the series.[1] He won the championship in his debut year, becoming the third driver to claim a title as a rookie, with victories at Daytona International Speedway in the PowerShares QQQ 300 and Homestead-Miami Speedway in the Ford EcoBoost 300. Reddick amassed two wins, seven top-fives, 20 top-10s, and 1,159 laps led across 33 starts, clinching the title by finishing second in the finale behind champion Christopher Bell.[29] His performance included a series-record 636 laps led in a single race at Daytona.[1] Reddick moved to Richard Childress Racing in 2019, piloting the No. 2 Chevrolet for a full schedule of 33 races.[1] He repeated as champion, the first driver to win consecutive titles with different teams, securing six victories at Dover Motor Speedway (May), Talladega Superspeedway (MoneyLion 300), Charlotte Motor Speedway (Alsco 300), Michigan International Speedway (LTi Printing 250), Bristol Motor Speedway (Food City 300), and a repeat at Homestead-Miami in the Ford EcoBoost 300. Reddick also won the regular-season title, with 24 top-fives, 27 top-10s, five poles, and 1,690 laps led, edging out Cole Custer by 17 points in the playoffs.[29] Following his promotion to the NASCAR Cup Series in 2020 with Richard Childress Racing, Reddick made sporadic Xfinity appearances. In 2021, he competed in seven races across multiple teams, including RSS Racing and Jordan Anderson Racing, with one top-five (fifth at Charlotte) and three top-10s but no wins.[29] He returned for five starts in 2022 with Big Machine Racing's No. 48 Chevrolet, earning one victory at Texas Motor Speedway in the SRS Distribution 250—his first win since 2019—and two top-fives. In 2023 and 2024, Reddick made appearances with Sam Hunt Racing: two starts in 2023 (No. 24 at Fontana, finishing 36th; No. 24 at Las Vegas, finishing 13th) and one start in 2024 (No. 26 at Nashville, finishing 14th), without additional top finishes.[29] Over his Xfinity career spanning 2017 to 2024, Reddick completed 99 starts, achieving 10 wins, 38 top-fives, 58 top-10s, seven poles, and two championships.[29]| Year | Team(s) | Starts | Wins | Top 5s | Top 10s | Poles | Points Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Chip Ganassi Racing | 18 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 20th |
| 2018 | JR Motorsports | 33 | 2 | 7 | 20 | 0 | 1st (Champion) |
| 2019 | Richard Childress Racing | 33 | 6 | 24 | 27 | 5 | 1st (Champion) |
| 2021 | RSS Racing / Jordan Anderson Racing | 7 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 40th |
| 2022 | Big Machine Racing | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 42nd |
| 2023 | Sam Hunt Racing | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 77th |
| 2024 | Sam Hunt Racing | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 78th |