Denny Hamlin was the first NASCAR athlete to be sponsored by the Jordan brand, and that’s how his relationship with Michael Jordan started. However, once Hamlin supposedly read an article that speculated that the two could be moving towards creating their own NASCAR team, and that piqued Hamlin’s interest in talking to the NBA legend about the idea. Hamlin stated [https://www-golfchannel-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.golfchannel.com/news/how-golf-helped-create-michael-jordans-nascar-team-denny-hamlin-bubba-wallace?amp=&amp_gsa=1&amp_js_v=a9&usqp=mq331AQKKAFQArABIIACAw%3D%3D#amp_tf=From%20%251%24s&aoh=16634280708065&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&ampshare=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.golfchannel.com%2Fnews%2Fhow-golf-helped-create-michael-jordans-nascar-team-denny-hamlin-bubba-wallace], “I’ll never forget, I was on the ninth hole of my home golf course and I was like, ‘Should I send Michael this article? Let me get his temperature here. And I sent it to him and he responded immediately, says ‘Haha, obviously fake news, not real, but if you want to make it real news let me know?'” That Will Irk His Haters [https://www.essentiallysports.com/nascar-news-bubba-wallace-issues-third-word-statement-on-controversial-nascar-win-that-will-irk-his-haters/] That was how 23XI Racing, a 150 million dollar team, was born. A simple fake news report got the two athletes to come together and make it a reality. DENNY HAMLIN BELIEVES THAT KURT BUSCH MIGHT MAKE A RETURN IN 2023 Following the Pocono qualification incident with Kurt Busch, it has been quite a few races since he was last seen racing. As he heals from his brain injury following the impact, 23XI Racing’s co-owner, Denny Hamlin thinks that Busch might return to racing next season. Denny Hamlin NASCAR [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2022-08-28T141135Z_574626499_MT1USATODAY18944184_RTRMADP_3_NASCAR-COKE-ZERO-SUGAR-400.jpg]Aug 28, 2022; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin (11) stands by his car during pre-race festivities before the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports 23XI has stated that they will be ready in case Kurt Busch decides to return in 2023. In a statement, Hamlin said [https://racer.com/2022/09/16/23xi-expecting-kurt-busch-to-return-in-23-but-has-a-backup-plan-if-he-doesnt/], “We still feel like Kurt’s going to run next year and if he doesn’t, we’ve already got contingency plans for the 45 car.” WATCH THIS STORY: Bubba Wallace contemplates calling Daniel Ricciardo for sensational F1-NASCAR swap amidst ongoing Project91 [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/nascar-news-bubba-wallace-contemplates-calling-daniel-ricciardo-for-sensational-f1-nascar-swap-amidst-ongoing-project91/] While Kyle Busch made the jump to RCR, taking over Tyler Reddick’s car, uncertainty hovers over Reddick’s future. There could be a chance that if Kurt Busch decided to retire, 23XI Racing could perhaps get Tyler Reddick a year early. However, as there has been no news to indicate which car Reddick would be driving, it would be in everyone’s best interest to wait for an official statement from RCR. 

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<h1 style="text-align: center">23XI Racing: 2024 Net Worth, Stats, Owners and More</h1>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>What is 23XI Racing?</strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: left">Would you believe it, if five years ago, somebody told you that NBA legend Michael Jordan would become a regular name in NASCAR? Most people would probably scoff at the idea. However, that's exactly what happened when 23XI came into inception. 23XI Racing is a stock car racing team that regularly competes in the NASCAR Cup Series. The team currently has two drivers in its team: Bubba Wallace driving the No. 23 Toyota Camry XSE, and Tyler Reddick driving the No. 45 Toyota Camry XSE.</p>
<img class="alignnone wp-image-2639040 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/F4irU_PWEAASKOc-1.jpeg" alt="" width="1769" height="723" />
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>The History of 23XI Racing</strong></h2>
After a lot of speculations and vehement denials by Michael Jordan's representatives about a possible NASCAR entry, 23XI was finally founded in 2020. The team debuted in the NASCAR Cup Series on February 14, 2021, at the Daytona International Speedway. The team is owned by basketball icon Michael Jordan and Joe Gibbs Racing driver Denny Hamlin, who is a minority stakeholder. 23XI reportedly has a technical alliance with JGR.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Why is the team named 23XI Racing?</strong></h2>
23XI Racing's name is a culmination of meaningful symbolism. While the team name is as unconventional as it can be, the backstory behind it is the stuff of legends. Pronounced twenty three-eleven, the team name is an amalgamation of two numbers, 23 and 11, where the former is Michael Jordan's jersey number that he adorned for most of his NBA career. And, 11 stands for Denny Hamlin's car number in his Cup series team, Joe Gibbs Racing, that he has driven for the entirety of his career.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>23XI Racingâ€™s Net Worth 2024Â </strong></h2>
23XI Racing owner Michael Jordan is reportedly the first athlete to attain billionaire status. And a small chunk of it went to his NASCAR team. As per reports from 2023, 23XI is reportedly worth $150 million. While this is definitely a lot less than where other Cup Series teams stand, which MJ's backing, the best of the team definitely awaits.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>23XI Racing Drivers</strong></h2>
23XI currently backs two drivers in the NASCAR Cup Series: Bubba Wallace and Tyler Reddick. Wallace was the first driver that was announced as a part of the team. What's interesting is that the #23 driver had left his former team Richard Petty Motorsports, who he had driven for four years, just eleven days prior to the announcement.

[caption id="attachment_1946369" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1946369 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/imago1032013058h.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1280" /> July 15, 2023, Loudon, NH, United States of America: NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Drivers, Bubba Wallace 23 and Tyler Reddick 45 get ready to qualify for the Crayon 301 at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon NH. NASCAR Cup Series 2023: Crayon 301 PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY - ZUMAa161 20230715_zaa_a161_021 Copyright: xWalterxG.xArcexSr.x[/caption]

Apart from Wallace, Kyle Busch's older brother Kurt Busch was roped in to drive the No. 45 car in the 2022 season. However, his stint at 23XI Racing was unfortunately a short one. Kurt Busch joined the team in 2021 and competed in 20 races throughout the season, before a mishap took away his chances to be back in NASCAR's top division. Busch fell prey to a wreck during the qualifying race at Pocono Raceway and was subsequently not cleared to race in the main event despite his qualification, due to a concussion. Soon after, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/nascar-news-nascar-community-comes-together-to-say-goodbye-to-cup-series-champ-kurt-busch/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the driver announced his retirement from full-time racing in the Cup Series</a>. Currently, Kurt Busch serves as a consultant to 23Xi Racing.

[caption id="attachment_934728" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-934728 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2022-02-17T033117Z_1214388381_MT1USATODAY17701270_RTRMADP_3_NASCAR-DAYTONA-500-QUALIFYING.jpg" alt="Kurt Busch" width="1920" height="1342" /> Feb 16, 2022; Daytona, FL, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Kurt Busch (45) during qualifying for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

After Kurt Busch's untimely retirement, Tyler Reddick joined the team to replace the former as the new driver of the No. 45 car. Reddick, who was originally scheduled to start racing 23XI Racing in 2024, joined the team earlier than scheduled, after the Michael Jordan-Denny Hamlin owned team bought the remainder of his contract from his then team, Richard Childress Racing.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>23XI Racing Partnerships and Endorsements</strong></h2>
Despite 23XI being a fairly new team in the NASCAR Cup Series, it boasts an arsenal of big-named sponsors. After all, with the likes of Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin spearheading the team, sponsors seem to have that confidence. While brands like McDonald's, Root Insurance, DoorDash and Columbia Sportswear moved to 23XI Racing in 2021 with Bubba Wallace from Richard Petty Motorsports, Dr. Pepper joined hands with the team soon after.

And that's not all. DraftKings inked a multi-dimensional deal with the Cup Series team ahead of the 2o21 season. Apart from being the official sports betting partner of 23XI Racing, the company also acted as a primary sponsor for #23 driver, Bubba Wallace.

The driver has also had a partnership with Leidos, having joined hands as a primary partner in 2022. The brans primarily teams up with #23 driver Bubba Wallace.

23XI Racing's Michael Jordan popularized brand Jordan also came on-board ahead of the 2022 season when Kurt Busch joined the team. While the team had plans to sponsor the team since its inception, 23XI being a single car organization with Bubba Wallace, in 2021, with backing from Columbia Sportswear proved to be a hindrance. However, Busch's joining finally facilitated the onboarding of the highly popular company.

Additionally, in February 2023, Monster Brewing announced a partnership with 23XI Racing, with Tyler Reddick primarily adorning the colors of the brand. <em>"This is all really cool,"</em> Reddick had said at the time. <em>"And now I get to debut The Beast this weekend atÂ <span class="xn-location">Fontana</span>Â here inÂ <span class="xn-location">California</span>. With the race being in such close proximity to Monster's Global HQ, It worked out to where we got to unveil the Beast scheme here today before getting on-track this weekend... Really cool to unveil the scheme with all the employees today, "</em> the #45 driver added.

Apart from that, Xfinity, the brand and not the NASCAR division, also inked a deal with the team ahead of the 2o23 season. It backed Tyler Reddick at the Richmond Raceway and Atlanta Motor Speedway last year. The telecommunications brand also sponsored Bubba Wallace at the Martinsville Speedway playoff race in 2023.

In another exciting development, in January 2024, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/nascar-news-mobil-1-expands-its-presence-in-nascar-as-they-announce-a-new-deal-with-all-toyota-teams-in-the-cup-series/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Toyota Racing Development(TRD) and Mobil 1 announced an expansion backing all Toyota NASCAR teams</a>, including 23XI Racing. Tyler Reddick will kick-off the partnership by running a Mobil 1 race at Phoenix in March and Richmond in August. On the other hand, Mobil 1 will be backing Bubba Wallace as a primary sponsor at the Circuit of the Americas race in March.

More exciting names have also joined the team recently. <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/nascar-news-bubba-wallace-makes-dream-come-true-as-23xi-teams-up-the-united-states-airforce-for-the-2024-season/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The #23 driver reunited with US Air Force</a>, who will serve as a primary sponsor for select races.

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<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>23XI Racing Investments</strong></h2>
The team has been growing in leaps and bounds ever since it came into business. As recently as 2021, Charlotte Business Journal reported that the team had made a huge $16 million investment into building a team headquarter in Huntersville, North Carolina. The HQ was reportedly being built on a 15-acre site that the team had acquired for $3.7 million the same year. Talking about when the HQ can be expected to be up and running, President of 23XI Racing, Steve Lauletta had said, "<em>â€œWe donâ€™t have an actual date yet, but it will be in the very near future."</em>

The headquarter will be a grand affair as the building will not just be a race shop but also<a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/nascar-news-bubba-wallace-gives-insight-into-airspeed-23xis-sixteen-million-racing-mansion-in-north-carolina/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> house a 120 room hotel and 12,000 square feet of office space</a>.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>23XI Racing Major Achievements and Awards</strong></h2>
If you think 23XI Racing shouldn't be taken seriously just because it's a new team, you're definitely wrong. Despite only three years of experience, the team has been leaving a mark. While 2021 and 2022 proved to be a lackluster season for the team, 2023 went down in history books. Both full-time drivers from the team, Tyler Reddick and Bubba Wallace made it to the Playoffs for the first time in the team's history. While Reddick finished 6th on the standings after getting eliminated in the Round of 8 race at Martinsville Speedway, Wallace finished 10th last year after getting post his Round of 12 race elimination at the Charlotte Roval.

23XI Racing team has also been picking up several accolades off the track as well. In February 2024, the team won the NASCAR Drive for Diversity Awards. "<em>For the third consecutive year, the 23XI Racing family was recognized at the NASCAR Drive for Diversity Awards for living out our mission and values as they pertain to making motorsports more diverse, equitable and inclusive,"Â </em>the official release said.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>23XI Racingâ€™s Vision</strong></h2>
When it comes to 23XI Racing's future prospects, the team has a lot of cards set on the table. Inclusivity has been at the forefront of the team's beliefs. Speaking about the same and how Bubba Wallace has been a big-time contributor to that cause, team president Steve Lauletta said, <em>"Itâ€™s part of the mission and values of this team, and it was started by what Bubba did for the sport of Nascar in 2020 (by campaigning for a Confederate Flag ban at NASCAR tracks). We all believe in it and we want to make it a focus of what we do as a team, and our partners believe in it."</em>

Even team co-owner Denny Hamlin mentioned how expanding the talent pool and encouraging inclusivity is a vision that the team definitely sees. In an interview with Associated Press, the #11 driver said, <em>â€œIâ€™m looking at potential hires right now that weâ€™ve got on the board â€” thereâ€™s England, Brazil and Israel, the next three hires."</em> "<em>Weâ€™re trying to make a very diverse team. Certainly itâ€™s important to give opportunities to those that never thought racing was a job, a place that they could have a job opportunity, "Â </em>the co-owner further added.

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And not just that, the team is also heavily involved in charitable causes such as the <b>23XI Speed Institute Tuition Programme,</b> under the team's educational and professional development initiative, launched in 2021. The program which offers $5,000 each to 23 students every year besides providing them with opportunities <em>"such as scholarships and internships, as well as diversity recruiting and professional development in the motorsports field"</em>.

Speaking about the same, the team president said,<em> "This was the second year that we gave away 23 US$5,000 scholarships to students of diverse backgrounds that wanted to explore motorsports, whether that be in engineering or on the business side. Two of those winning scholarship recipients were interns with us this year, and theyâ€™ll be interns with us next year. Those are the kind of things that all of our partners are rallying behind and want to be a part of so that we can help change the sport.â€</em>

What's clear is the 23Xi racing team is in NASCAR for more than just racing and championship wins!
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>23XI Racing Social Media</strong></h2>
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<td style="width: 76.85px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Instagram</span></td>
<td style="width: 348.55px"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/23xiracing/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/23xiracing/</a></td>
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<td style="width: 348.55px"><a href="https://twitter.com/23XIRacing?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://x.com/23XIRacing/</a></td>
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<td style="width: 348.55px"><a href="https://www.23xiracing.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.23xiracing.com</a></td>
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<td style="width: 25.744%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Owners</span></td>
<td style="width: 73.2143%">Denny Hamlin, Michael Jordan</td>
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<td style="width: 25.744%">Headquarters</td>
<td style="width: 73.2143%">Mooresville, North Carolina</td>
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<td style="width: 73.2143%">NASCAR Cup Series</td>
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<td style="width: 25.744%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Race Drivers</span></td>
<td style="width: 73.2143%">Bubba Wallace (No. 23), Tyler Reddick (No. 45)</td>
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<td style="width: 73.2143%">McDonald's, Beast Unleashed, Nasty Beast, Columbia Sportswear, MoneyLion, Leidos, U.S. Air Force, Jordan Brand. Mobil 1, Monster Energy, Xfinity, Draft Kings, Walmart, DoorDash, Dr Pepper, NBA 2K24, melin, Mack Trucks, R3</td>
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<td style="width: 73.2143%">Toyota</td>
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<td style="width: 25.744%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Founded</span></td>
<td style="width: 73.2143%">2020</td>
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<td style="width: 73.2143%">2024 Busch Light Clash At The Coliseum</td>
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<td style="width: 73.2143%">5</td>
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<td style="width: 25.744%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Net Worth</span></td>
<td style="width: 73.2143%">$150 million</td>
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23XI Racing

23XI Racing: 2024 Net Worth, Stats, Owners and More What is 23XI Racing? Would you believe it, if five years ago, somebody told you that NBA legend Michael Jordan would become a regular name in NASCAR? Most people would probably scoff at the idea. However, that&#8217;s exactly what happened when 23XI came into inception. 23XI Racing is a stock car racing team that regularly competes in the NASCAR Cup Series. The team currently has two drivers in its team: Bubba Wallace driving the No. 23 Toyota Camry XSE, and Tyler Reddick driving the No. 45 Toyota Camry XSE. The History of 23XI Racing After a lot of speculations and vehement denials by Michael Jordan&#8217;s representatives about a possible NASCAR entry, 23XI was finally founded in 2020. The team debuted in the NASCAR Cup Series on February 14, 2021, at the Daytona International Speedway. The team is owned by basketball icon Michael Jordan and Joe Gibbs Racing driver Denny Hamlin, who is a minority stakeholder. 23XI reportedly has a technical alliance with JGR. Why is the team named 23XI Racing? 23XI Racing&#8217;s name is a culmination of meaningful symbolism. While the team name is as unconventional as it can be, the backstory behind it is the stuff of legends. Pronounced twenty three-eleven, the team name is an amalgamation of two numbers, 23 and 11, where the former is Michael Jordan&#8217;s jersey number that he adorned for most of his NBA career. And, 11 stands for Denny Hamlin&#8217;s car number in his Cup series team, Joe Gibbs Racing, that he has driven for the entirety of his career. 23XI Racingâ€™s Net Worth 2024Â  23XI Racing owner Michael Jordan is reportedly the first athlete to attain billionaire status. And a small chunk of it went to his NASCAR team. As per reports from 2023, 23XI is reportedly worth $150 million. While this is definitely a lot less than where other Cup Series teams stand, which MJ&#8217;s backing, the best of the team definitely awaits. 23XI Racing Drivers 23XI currently backs two drivers in the NASCAR Cup Series: Bubba Wallace and Tyler Reddick. Wallace was the first driver that was announced as a part of the team. What&#8217;s interesting is that the #23 driver had left his former team Richard Petty Motorsports, who he had driven for four years, just eleven days prior to the announcement. July 15, 2023, Loudon, NH, United States of America: NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Drivers, Bubba Wallace 23 and Tyler Reddick 45 get ready to qualify for the Crayon 301 at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon NH. NASCAR Cup Series 2023: Crayon 301 PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY &#8211; ZUMAa161 20230715_zaa_a161_021 Copyright: xWalterxG.xArcexSr.x Apart from Wallace, Kyle Busch&#8217;s older brother Kurt Busch was roped in to drive the No. 45 car in the 2022 season. However, his stint at 23XI Racing was unfortunately a short one. Kurt Busch joined the team in 2021 and competed in 20 races throughout the season, before a mishap took away his chances to be back in NASCAR&#8217;s top division. Busch fell prey to a wreck during the qualifying race at Pocono Raceway and was subsequently not cleared to race in the main event despite his qualification, due to a concussion. Soon after, the driver announced his retirement from full-time racing in the Cup Series. Currently, Kurt Busch serves as a consultant to 23Xi Racing. Feb 16, 2022; Daytona, FL, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Kurt Busch (45) during qualifying for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports After Kurt Busch&#8217;s untimely retirement, Tyler Reddick joined the team to replace the former as the new driver of the No. 45 car. Reddick, who was originally scheduled to start racing 23XI Racing in 2024, joined the team earlier than scheduled, after the Michael Jordan-Denny Hamlin owned team bought the remainder of his contract from his then team, Richard Childress Racing. 23XI Racing Partnerships and Endorsements Despite 23XI being a fairly new team in the NASCAR Cup Series, it boasts an arsenal of big-named sponsors. After all, with the likes of Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin spearheading the team, sponsors seem to have that confidence. While brands like McDonald&#8217;s, Root Insurance, DoorDash and Columbia Sportswear moved to 23XI Racing in 2021 with Bubba Wallace from Richard Petty Motorsports, Dr. Pepper joined hands with the team soon after. And that&#8217;s not all. DraftKings inked a multi-dimensional deal with the Cup Series team ahead of the 2o21 season. Apart from being the official sports betting partner of 23XI Racing, the company also acted as a primary sponsor for #23 driver, Bubba Wallace. The driver has also had a partnership with Leidos, having joined hands as a primary partner in 2022. The brans primarily teams up with #23 driver Bubba Wallace. 23XI Racing&#8217;s Michael Jordan popularized brand Jordan also came on-board ahead of the 2022 season when Kurt Busch joined the team. While the team had plans to sponsor the team since its inception, 23XI being a single car organization with Bubba Wallace, in 2021, with backing from Columbia Sportswear proved to be a hindrance. However, Busch&#8217;s joining finally facilitated the onboarding of the highly popular company. Additionally, in February 2023, Monster Brewing announced a partnership with 23XI Racing, with Tyler Reddick primarily adorning the colors of the brand. &#8220;This is all really cool,&#8221; Reddick had said at the time. &#8220;And now I get to debut The Beast this weekend atÂ FontanaÂ here inÂ California. With the race being in such close proximity to Monster&#8217;s Global HQ, It worked out to where we got to unveil the Beast scheme here today before getting on-track this weekend&#8230; Really cool to unveil the scheme with all the employees today, &#8220; the #45 driver added. Apart from that, Xfinity, the brand and not the NASCAR division, also inked a deal with the team ahead of the 2o23 season. It backed Tyler Reddick at the Richmond Raceway and Atlanta Motor Speedway last year. The telecommunications brand also sponsored Bubba Wallace at the Martinsville Speedway playoff race in 2023. In another exciting development, in January 2024, Toyota Racing Development(TRD) and Mobil 1 announced an expansion backing all Toyota NASCAR teams, including 23XI Racing. Tyler Reddick will kick-off the partnership by running a Mobil 1 race at Phoenix in March and Richmond in August. On the other hand, Mobil 1 will be backing Bubba Wallace as a primary sponsor at the Circuit of the Americas race in March. More exciting names have also joined the team recently. The #23 driver reunited with US Air Force, who will serve as a primary sponsor for select races. 23XI Racing Investments The team has been growing in leaps and bounds ever since it came into business. As recently as 2021, Charlotte Business Journal reported that the team had made a huge $16 million investment into building a team headquarter in Huntersville, North Carolina. The HQ was reportedly being built on a 15-acre site that the team had acquired for $3.7 million the same year. Talking about when the HQ can be expected to be up and running, President of 23XI Racing, Steve Lauletta had said, &#8220;â€œWe donâ€™t have an actual date yet, but it will be in the very near future.&#8221; The headquarter will be a grand affair as the building will not just be a race shop but also house a 120 room hotel and 12,000 square feet of office space. 23XI Racing Major Achievements and Awards If you think 23XI Racing shouldn&#8217;t be taken seriously just because it&#8217;s a new team, you&#8217;re definitely wrong. Despite only three years of experience, the team has been leaving a mark. While 2021 and 2022 proved to be a lackluster season for the team, 2023 went down in history books. Both full-time drivers from the team, Tyler Reddick and Bubba Wallace made it to the Playoffs for the first time in the team&#8217;s history. While Reddick finished 6th on the standings after getting eliminated in the Round of 8 race at Martinsville Speedway, Wallace finished 10th last year after getting post his Round of 12 race elimination at the Charlotte Roval. 23XI Racing team has also been picking up several accolades off the track as well. In February 2024, the team won the NASCAR Drive for Diversity Awards. &#8220;For the third consecutive year, the 23XI Racing family was recognized at the NASCAR Drive for Diversity Awards for living out our mission and values as they pertain to making motorsports more diverse, equitable and inclusive,&#8221;Â the official release said. 23XI Racingâ€™s Vision When it comes to 23XI Racing&#8217;s future prospects, the team has a lot of cards set on the table. Inclusivity has been at the forefront of the team&#8217;s beliefs. Speaking about the same and how Bubba Wallace has been a big-time contributor to that cause, team president Steve Lauletta said, &#8220;Itâ€™s part of the mission and values of this team, and it was started by what Bubba did for the sport of Nascar in 2020 (by campaigning for a Confederate Flag ban at NASCAR tracks). We all believe in it and we want to make it a focus of what we do as a team, and our partners believe in it.&#8221; Even team co-owner Denny Hamlin mentioned how expanding the talent pool and encouraging inclusivity is a vision that the team definitely sees. In an interview with Associated Press, the #11 driver said, â€œIâ€™m looking at potential hires right now that weâ€™ve got on the board â€” thereâ€™s England, Brazil and Israel, the next three hires.&#8221; &#8220;Weâ€™re trying to make a very diverse team. Certainly itâ€™s important to give opportunities to those that never thought racing was a job, a place that they could have a job opportunity, &#8220;Â the co-owner further added. And not just that, the team is also heavily involved in charitable causes such as the 23XI Speed Institute Tuition Programme, under the team&#8217;s educational and professional development initiative, launched in 2021. The program which offers $5,000 each to 23 students every year besides providing them with opportunities &#8220;such as scholarships and internships, as well as diversity recruiting and professional development in the motorsports field&#8221;. Speaking about the same, the team president said, &#8220;This was the second year that we gave away 23 US$5,000 scholarships to students of diverse backgrounds that wanted to explore motorsports, whether that be in engineering or on the business side. Two of those winning scholarship recipients were interns with us this year, and theyâ€™ll be interns with us next year. Those are the kind of things that all of our partners are rallying behind and want to be a part of so that we can help change the sport.â€ What&#8217;s clear is the 23Xi racing team is in NASCAR for more than just racing and championship wins! 23XI Racing Social Media  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/23XIRacing/  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/23xiracing/  Twitter https://x.com/23XIRacing/  Website www.23xiracing.com    Name 23XI Racing  Owners Denny Hamlin, Michael Jordan  Headquarters Mooresville, North Carolina  SeriesÂ  NASCAR Cup Series  Race Drivers Bubba Wallace (No. 23), Tyler Reddick (No. 45)  Sponsors McDonald&#8217;s, Beast Unleashed, Nasty Beast, Columbia Sportswear, MoneyLion, Leidos, U.S. Air Force, Jordan Brand. Mobil 1, Monster Energy, Xfinity, Draft Kings, Walmart, DoorDash, Dr Pepper, NBA 2K24, melin, Mack Trucks, R3  Manufacturer Toyota  Founded 2020  Latest Race 2024 Busch Light Clash At The Coliseum  Championship NA  Race Victories 5  Net Worth $150 million

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Denny Hamlin

Denny Hamlin Net Worth 2024, Family, Controversies, and More Denny Hamlin is a stock car racing driver and team owner who has been competing in the NASCAR Cup Series for Joe Gibbs Racing since 2005.Â His first-ever race was at the Kansas Speedway, where he finished P32. The driver has amassed 51 wins in NASCAR&#8217;s top faction so far. One of his most notable achievements has been three Daytona 500 wins in 2016, 2019, and 2020. Hamlin was also named as one of NASCAR&#8217;s 75 Greatest Drivers in 2023. Besides his racing stint, he has also been the team owner of Cup Series team 23XI Racing since 2020, alongside NBA legend Michael Jordan. Denny Hamlin&#8217;s family Denny Hamlin was born to Dennis Hamlin and Mary Lou Clark on November 18, 1980, at the St. Joseph&#8217;s Women&#8217;s Hospital in Tampa, Florida. He has two older siblings, Kevin and Lisa Hamlin.Â The family decided to move to Virginia when he was only 2 years old. He was educated at Manchester High School in Chesterfield County, Virginia. The family might not have been the most financially stable one, but Denny&#8217;s parents&#8217; struggles to get him going in motorsports have definitely paid dividends. At the age of seven, Denny Hamlin made his go-kart debut and went on to win his first race. Before Joe Gibbs Racing took notice of him in 2004, he made rapid progress at the local tracks in Richmond, Virginia, dominating the Late Model Stock Cars, Grand Stocks, and Mini Stocks. He was signed to a driver development contract by JGR in 2004, and he took part in five Truck Series races that year before appearing in the Cup as a part-time driver in 2005. Denny Hamlin&#8217;s wife and children The motorsports veteran has two daughters, Taylor James Hamlin (born January 20, 2013), and Molly Gold Hamlin (born August 15, 2017), with Jordan Fish. Denny and Jordan are not married, and over the years, they have shared a rather complex relationship. While the couple had broken up in 2021, there were rumors of reconciliation doing the rounds. The two were spotted together at the 2023 NASCAR Awards Banquet, and Hamlin even spent Jordan Fish&#8217;s birthday with her in 2023. The couple got engaged on January 1, 2024, after Denny Hamlin went down on one knee. 2018 Monster Energy NASCAR Motorsport USA Cup Series Awards &#8211; Las Vegas Denny Hamlin, Jordan Fish arriving for the 2018 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Awards held at the Wynn Hotrel &amp; Casino, Las Vegas, November 29, 2018 PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xAJMx 39974306 | Credits: Imago Denny Hamlin&#8217;s net worth 2024 As he is one of the veterans in the Cup Series today driving for one of the biggest teams, Denny Hamlin is one of the highest-paid drivers in the competition today. He also makes a fair sum from being a co-owner of 23XI Racing and through his sponsorships. From his on-track and off-track successes, Hamlin has managed to build a net worth of approximately $65 million. Denny Hamlin has had FedEx as his primary sponsor since he started racing in the Cup Series. Joe Gibbs Racing was also able to bring in the big names like Coca-Cola and Mavis Tyres &amp; Brakes. Denny Hamlin&#8217;s career timeline NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Before Denny Hamlin made his debut in the NASCAR Cup Series, he was a regular face in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. Making his debut at the TSport 200 at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park in 2004 for EJP Racing, the driver managed to finish P10. He competed in four more Truck Series races that same year but failed to clinch a Top-10. Hamlin ultimately finished the season with 582 points, ranked 37th. After skipping the promotion in 2005, he returned the following year with Morgan-Dollar Motorsports and competed in a single race at Martinsville Speedway where he finished P8. That was his only race with the team. Over the next four years, Hamlin continued participating in single races each season for Billy Ballew Motorsports. His highest finish with the team came in 2008 when he clinched P3 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. However, the highest finish of his Truck Series career would not come until 2011 when he clinched a victory at the United Rentals 200 at the Martinsville Speedway, for Kyle Busch Motorsports, a race which Hamlin won again the next year. After spending three seasons with KBM, the driver&#8217;s last Truck race came in 2013 when he competed in the 2013 Kroger 200 at Martinsville, finishing P6. Sep 26, 2021; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin (11) driver Kyle Larson (5) and driver Kyle Busch (18) race for position during the South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports ARCA Menards Series Denny Hamlin had a short stint at the ARCA Menards Series where he ran only one race each in 2004 and 2005. In his first year at ARCA, Hamlin was seen piloting the #10 Pontiac for Fast Track Racing Enterprises, at the General Tire 200 race at Talladega Superspeedway, where he finished third. However, 2005 didn&#8217;t prove to be a good year for him as the driver finished P36, driving a #2 Pontiac at the Nashville ARCA 150 at the Nashville Superspeedway for Joe Gibbs Racing. Denny Hamlin&#8217;s journey to the NASCAR Xfinity and Cup SeriesÂ  It&#8217;s like Denny Hamlin was announcing his arrival to the world in 2004 when he decided to compete in different promotions across the roster. Besides his Truck and Arca debut in 2004, the driver also participated in his first-ever Xfinity Series race for Joe Gibbs Racing that same year at the Darlington Raceway, finishing eighth. In an Xfinity career spanning 19 years, Hamlin has participated in 163 races and clinched a victory on 18 occasions. The driver also flaunts 101 Top-10 finishes in the promotion. However, Hamlin&#8217;s ultimate calling came in 2005 when he debuted in the NASCAR Cup Series for Joe Gibbs Racing. The driver has remained with the team for the entirety of his Cup career driving the #11. Revealing how the team became a stepping-stone for his illustrious career, Hamlin, in 2017, revealed Joe Gibbs&#8217; son J.D. Gibbs was the one who gave him his first opportunity at JGR. In an X(formerly Twitter) video, Denny Hamlin explained, &#8220;He&#8217;s the one who actually gave me my first opportunity with Joe Gibbs Racing. We went to a test at Hickory Motor Speedway, called his dad up, they signed me about 13 years ago.&#8221;Â  The driver has participated in 650 races in the Cup Series till date, where he has clinched 51 wins and 340 Top-10 positions. Apart from that, the driver also flaunts 40 pole positions. Denny Hamlinâ€™s Partnerships and Endorsements Denny Hamlin has had a plethora of sponsorships over the years. Among the most notable is his long-standing relationship with FedEx which dates back to 2005 when he made his Cup Series debut. The conglomerate has served as the primary sponsor for the driver for over 30 races every year. However, in recent times, that number has come down significantly. The driver has also had a sponsorship with Coca-Cola and sported the brand on his car for the first time at the 2022 Quaker State 400 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Hamlin&#8217;s other sponsors include Yahoo!, Shingrix, and Mavis Tyres &amp; Brakes, among others. HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA &#8211; OCTOBER 23: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Ground Toyota, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Dixie Vodka 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on October 23, 2022 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) Denny Hamlinâ€™s investments Denny Hamlin is not just a full-time driver in the Cup Series. He is the co-owner of 23XI Racing with NBA legend Michael Jordan. Jordan and Hamlin announced on September 21, 2020, that they would be forming a Cup team to start competing in 2021, with Jordan holding the majority ownership. The team currently fields two full-time drivers, Bubba Wallace in the #23 and Tyler Reddick in the #45. Bubba Wallace was the first driver they signed after buying a guaranteed starting spot in every 2021 race after purchasing a charter from Germain Racing. Hamlin and Wallace are two of the most outspoken individuals in the Cup Series, and even the people they work closely with aren&#8217;t afraid to speak up, making it a feisty combo. As a team owner, Hamlin is a fan of NASCAR&#8217;s charter system as he believes it to be a lifeline for owners. The team was later expanded to two drivers, and Tyler Reddick joined in. The name, 23XI, is an amalgamation of Jordan&#8217;s most-used jersey number (23) and the JGR car number which Hamlin drives (11). The team has a technical alliance with Joe Gibbs Racing. Denny Hamlinâ€™s NASCAR career stats Ever since Denny Hamlin&#8217;s debut in NASCAR in 2004, the driver has been a regular face in the circuit for around 18 years. While Hamlin started his Xfinity and Craftsman Truck Series career in 2004, he was seen in a Cup race for the first time in 2005. Over his illustrious career, Denny Hamlin has participated in a staggering 650 races in the NASCAR Cup Series as of August 30, 2023. He has been to clinch victory on 51 occasions and also featured 340 times in the Top-10. Apart from that, Hamlin has also secured 40 pole positions during that time. As for his Xfinity series career, the driver has had 163 race features as of August 30, 2023. Emerging victorious in 18 races, Hamlin has been able to secure a pole position in 21 races with 101 Top-10s. Denny Hamlin&#8217;s Truck series career has been his least elaborate one among the Top 3 NASCAR promotions. The driver has participated in only 16 races over 9 years. With two wins and 10 Top-10s, the driver has secured a pole position only once. Â Denny Hamlin records With a career spanning almost two decades, Denny Hamlin has successfully proven his dominance in the sport. With 51 all-time wins as of December 2023, the driver sits at a comfortable 13th position just behind the Petty family patriarch, Lee Petty on the All-Time NASCAR Cup Series Wins List. Apart from that, the #11 JGR driver has taken a victory lap in the Daytona 500 race thrice in his career with two of those wins in successive years. Beating the likes of Martin Truex Jr, Kyle Busch and Kevin Harvick, Hamlin&#8217;s first Daytona 500 win came in 2016. Subsequently, the driver went on to win the crown jewel race again in 2019 and 2020. However, those are not Denny Hamlin&#8217;s only crown-jewel race victories. The driver emerged victorious in the Cook Out Southern 500 race held at the iconic Darlington Raceway in 2010, 2017, and 2021. Apart from that, he also won the Coca-Cola 600 race in 2022, his first and only victory in the revered event. However, Hamlin has yet to secure his maiden Brickyard 400 victory at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Denny Hamlin&#8217;s major achievements and awards Denny Hamlin, undoubtedly, forms the crÃ¨me de la crÃ¨me of stock car racing today. The veteran has several accolades to show for it as well. However, one of his most significant achievements came in 2023 when he was added to the list of NASCAR&#8217;s 75 Greatest Drivers list. Making his place among icons like Jimmie Johnson, Dale Earnhardt, and Jeff Gordon, Hamlin has almost reached the pinnacle of his stock car racing career. Denny Hamlin also won the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series Rookie of the Year award in 2006. With 330 points and two race wins, he beat Clint Bowyer and Martin Truex Jr who were second and third on the list with 271 and 243 points respectively. Also in the running that year were Reed Sorenson, JJ Yeley, and David Stremme, who secured 222, 213, and 192 points respectively. Denny Hamlin and his controversial &#8216;Family Guy&#8217; tweet Hamlin has often been surrounded with controversy but there have been moments when he has taken things a tad too far. One such moment was when he posted a Family Guy meme about Kyle Larson that was cause for outrage among a lot of people. The JGR man tweeted it after Larson&#8217;s ambitious move at Talladega in the 2022 Cup Series went wrong and he ended up wrecking. The video Hamlin posted was of an offensive Asian stereotype and given Kyle Larson was half-Japanese, very few people found it funny. Denny Hamlin eventually took down the tweet after a lot of backlash and apologized for his actions on social media.Â &#8220;I took down a post I made earlier today after reading some of the comments. It was a poor choice of memes and I saw how it was offensive. It came across totally wrong. I apologize,&#8221;Â he wrote. However, NASCAR still decided to send him to sensitivity training as a result. Denny Hamlin and his relationship with Kyle Busch Kyle Busch and Denny Hamlin might have been teammates but the two were never really fond of one another. Both drivers were aggressive and outspoken and that often turned out to be a recipe for disaster. When they were at Joe Gibbs Racing, the two raced each other on track on multiple occasions and things did not always end up well. As Rowdy made the jump to Richard Childress Racing, neither of them had to pretend to be nice to the other in public since they weren&#8217;t teammates anymore. Early on in the 2023 season, Kyle Busch said that there was a lack of respect among drivers in the NASCAR garage, something that wasn&#8217;t the case back in the day. He did not take any names but the whole conversation was in light of Denny Hamlin intentionally wrecking Ross Chastain in the first Phoenix race of the year.Â &#8220;We have completely lost any sense of respect in the garage between the drivers at all. Thatâ€™s where the problem lies. Nobody gives two ***** about anybody else. Itâ€™s just a problem where everybody takes advantage of everybody as much as they can. Weâ€™re all selfish, granted. But there was an etiquette that once did live here,&#8221;Â he said. Kyle Busch did not leave Joe Gibbs Racing on the best of terms and while some may speculate that Denny Hamlin may have one of the reasons, there were a lot more pressing matters. Money and performance were certainly a lot higher on that list than a teammate. Feb 20, 2022; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin (11) drafts with driver Kyle Busch (18) during the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports Denny Hamlin embraces his â€œvillainâ€ crown Denny Hamlin has been branded as the new villain of NASCAR and he has embraced that title with open arms. One of the people who he had some beef with in the 2023 season is Kyle Larson. The two raced hard in the final lap of the first Kansas race of the season for the lead. With just one turn remaining, Hamlin made slight contact with Larson which nudged him into the wall. Thankfully, the HMS man was able to maintain his composure but Hamlin had passed him for the lead by then and he won the race. The two drivers had a tense moment in Pocono, however. When the race restarted with less than 10 laps remaining. The two were battling for the lead and Hamlin pushed Larson up the track and into the wall. After the race, the HMS driver expressed his dissatisfaction with his JGR counterpart with a seething tirade. â€œIâ€™ve been cost a lot of good finishes by him throughout my career, and I know he says I race a certain way, but I donâ€™t think Iâ€™ve ever had to apologize to him about anything. So, not that Iâ€™m sure heâ€™s going to say sorry after this, but it is what it is,&#8221;Â he said. Turns out the HMS man was frustrated with both his racing and how Hamlin is on the Actions Detrimental podcast. Being booed everywhere he goes and branded as NASCAR&#8217;s villain may be unnerving to some people but Denny Hamlin has embraced the dark side.Â â€œI think there was a time to uh reel that back in but I just think that thereâ€™s no going back at this point,&#8221;Â he had said about the matter. Denny Hamlinâ€™s plans for retirement Denny Hamlin is 43-years-old in 2023. A lot of people may suggest retirement is on the horizon for the JGR man but given Hamlin&#8217;s attitude, he has shown zero signs of even thinking about hanging up his boots. The #11 driver signed a multi-year deal with Joe Gibbs which will start from the 2024 season. It is safe to say that NASCAR&#8217;s villain is here to stay for a few more years. After all, the hunger for winning the Cup Series is yet to be satisfied. Denny Hamlin Social Media  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DennyHamlin/  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dennyhamlin/  Twitter https://twitter.com/dennyhamlin  Personal Information  Name Denny Hamlin  Born November 18, 1980  Place of birth Tampa, Florida  Nationality American  Education Manchester High School  Parents Dennis Hamlin, Mary Lou Clark  Height 6 ft  Weight 154 lb  Partner Jordan Fish  Kids Taylor James Hamlin, Molly Gold Hamlin  &nbsp; &nbsp;

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<h2><strong>Kurt Busch 2021: Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsement</strong></h2>
Kurt Busch is an American racing driver. Busch's first racing experience was in a Dwarf vehicle at age 14, at Pahrump Valley Speedway. Busch additionally fiddled with IMCA Modified hustling.

The Star Nursery group searched for another driver to swap Trickle for the No. 70 group, which provided Busch the big break. He picked up public presentation while contending with Ron Hornaday, Jr., Matt Crafton, Greg Biffle, Kevin Harvick, and others for the 1997 Winter Heat Series at Tucson Raceway Park.

Busch's group proceeded to win the 1998 Auto Zone Elite Division Southwest Series Rookie of the Year. He followed up by winning the title in 1999.

This prompted a tryout in a Roush Racing "Gong Show," which he won and procured a Craftsman Truck Series ride. He raced the No. 99 Ford F-150. Kurt dominated four races and was the runner-up behind partner Greg Biffle in the title standings, just as winning Rookie of the Year respects.
<h2><strong>Kurt Busch</strong>: Stats and Championships</h2>
He contends full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No. 1 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE for Chip Ganassi Racing. He is the 2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series champion.

Busch has driven for many teams throughout his career, including Stewart-Haas Racing, Furniture Row Racing, Phoenix Racing, Penske Racing, and Roush Racing.

He has won 32 Cup races. Busch also has won the 2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series title with Roush Racing.

Kurt is one of 34 drivers to win races in every one of the three of NASCAR's divisions: the Cup Series, the Xfinity Series, and the Camping World Truck Series.

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<h2>Kurt Busch: Net Worth 2021</h2>
According to <a href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/race-car-drivers/kurt-busch-net-worth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">celebrity net worth</a>, he has a net worth of $70 million dollars.

He is the second-longest-tenured driver in the Cup Series alongside Ryan Newman; they both made their debut in 2000.

He is the brother of two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch. They are second-gen drivers, as their dad, Tom, won a few NASCAR races.
<h2>Kurt Busch: Foundations and Charities</h2>
Kurt Busch has a partnership with Vet Tix Foundation and gave 100 passes to each of the 36 races to military individuals in 2019.

As per <a href="https://tobychristie.com/2019/02/12/kurt-busch-to-celebrate-service-members-and-veterans-with-ticket-giveaways/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Toby Christie</a>, Busch, at the 2017 DAYTONA 500 and the 2004 Cup Series Champion stated, <em>“I am appreciative of the sacrifice and commitment of our military service members and families.”</em>

He said, <em>“Family is what NASCAR is all about and I hope this experience at the track will be an enjoyable and fun-filled event!”</em>
<h2><b>Kurt Busch: Sponsors</b></h2>
Kurt Busch's primary sponsor is Monster Energy. His associate sponsors include Chevrolet, Clover, Credit One Bank, Goodyear, McDonald's, 3M, Sunoco.

[caption id="attachment_393871" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-393871" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200928235205/2020-09-28T032422Z_479248743_NOCID_RTRMADP_3_NASCAR-SOUTH-POINT-400.jpg" alt="Kurt Busch on his way to victory at the Southern Point 400" width="1920" height="1169" /> Sep 27, 2020; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Kurt Busch (1) during the South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]
<h2>Best Moments of Kurt Busch</h2>

<h2>Kurt Busch: Lifestyle</h2>
Kurt Busch has an extraordinary collection of cars in NASCAR. Some of the cars from his lot are:

2001 Ford Mustang
2005 Ford GT
Dodge Viper
1969 Chevrolet Camaro
1971 Chevrolet Corvette
1961 Corvette
<h2>Kurt Busch: Family</h2>
Busch was born to Thomas and Gaye Busch in Las Vegas, Nevada. At six years old, Busch was going with his dad to the track and contending in karting.

After moving on from Durango High School, Busch went to the University of Arizona, to acquire a degree in Pharmacy. He is married to polo player Ashley Van Meter.

[caption id="attachment_455730" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-455730" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1174691390.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1280" /> LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 14: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&amp;M's Hazelnut Toyota, talks with Kurt Busch, driver of the #1 GEARWRENCH Chevrolet, during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on September 14, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)[/caption]
<h2>How to contact Kurt Busch</h2>
Kurt Busch is very active and highly popular on social media. As a result, it's the most accessible and easiest method to keep in touch with the Cup Series Champion.

He is on all the popular social media platforms such as <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kurtbusch/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/kurtbusch" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twitter</a>, and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/OfficialKurtBusch" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a>. While these serve as an excellent platform for fan requests and interactions, Busch also has his own official <a href="https://shopkurtbusch.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">website</a> and management team to keep track of proposals and requests.

Interested parties can reach out to Busch through his <a href="https://shopkurtbusch.com/pages/contact-us" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">contact page</a>.
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<td width="301">$70 Million</td>
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Kurt Busch

LOUDON, NH &#8211; JULY 20: Kurt Busch, driver of the #41 Monster Energy/Haas Automation Ford, poses with the Cape Cod Cafe Pizza Pole Award after posting the fastest lap during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Foxwoods Resort Casino 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on July 20, 2018 in Loudon, New Hampshire. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) Kurt Busch 2021: Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsement Kurt Busch is an American racing driver. Busch&#8217;s first racing experience was in a Dwarf vehicle at age 14, at Pahrump Valley Speedway. Busch additionally fiddled with IMCA Modified hustling. The Star Nursery group searched for another driver to swap Trickle for the No. 70 group, which provided Busch the big break. He picked up public presentation while contending with Ron Hornaday, Jr., Matt Crafton, Greg Biffle, Kevin Harvick, and others for the 1997 Winter Heat Series at Tucson Raceway Park. Busch&#8217;s group proceeded to win the 1998 Auto Zone Elite Division Southwest Series Rookie of the Year. He followed up by winning the title in 1999. This prompted a tryout in a Roush Racing &#8220;Gong Show,&#8221; which he won and procured a Craftsman Truck Series ride. He raced the No. 99 Ford F-150. Kurt dominated four races and was the runner-up behind partner Greg Biffle in the title standings, just as winning Rookie of the Year respects. Kurt Busch: Stats and Championships He contends full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No. 1 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE for Chip Ganassi Racing. He is the 2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series champion. Busch has driven for many teams throughout his career, including Stewart-Haas Racing, Furniture Row Racing, Phoenix Racing, Penske Racing, and Roush Racing. He has won 32 Cup races. Busch also has won the 2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series title with Roush Racing. Kurt is one of 34 drivers to win races in every one of the three of NASCAR&#8217;s divisions: the Cup Series, the Xfinity Series, and the Camping World Truck Series. Sep 27, 2020; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Kurt Busch (1) during the South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports Kurt Busch: Net Worth 2021 According to celebrity net worth, he has a net worth of $70 million dollars. He is the second-longest-tenured driver in the Cup Series alongside Ryan Newman; they both made their debut in 2000. He is the brother of two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch. They are second-gen drivers, as their dad, Tom, won a few NASCAR races. Kurt Busch: Foundations and Charities Kurt Busch has a partnership with Vet Tix Foundation and gave 100 passes to each of the 36 races to military individuals in 2019. As per Toby Christie, Busch, at the 2017 DAYTONA 500 and the 2004 Cup Series Champion stated, “I am appreciative of the sacrifice and commitment of our military service members and families.” He said, “Family is what NASCAR is all about and I hope this experience at the track will be an enjoyable and fun-filled event!” Kurt Busch: Sponsors Kurt Busch&#8217;s primary sponsor is Monster Energy. His associate sponsors include Chevrolet, Clover, Credit One Bank, Goodyear, McDonald&#8217;s, 3M, Sunoco. Sep 27, 2020; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Kurt Busch (1) during the South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports Best Moments of Kurt Busch Kurt Busch: Lifestyle Kurt Busch has an extraordinary collection of cars in NASCAR. Some of the cars from his lot are: 2001 Ford Mustang 2005 Ford GT Dodge Viper 1969 Chevrolet Camaro 1971 Chevrolet Corvette 1961 Corvette Kurt Busch: Family Busch was born to Thomas and Gaye Busch in Las Vegas, Nevada. At six years old, Busch was going with his dad to the track and contending in karting. After moving on from Durango High School, Busch went to the University of Arizona, to acquire a degree in Pharmacy. He is married to polo player Ashley Van Meter. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA &#8211; SEPTEMBER 14: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&amp;M&#8217;s Hazelnut Toyota, talks with Kurt Busch, driver of the #1 GEARWRENCH Chevrolet, during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on September 14, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) How to contact Kurt Busch Kurt Busch is very active and highly popular on social media. As a result, it&#8217;s the most accessible and easiest method to keep in touch with the Cup Series Champion. He is on all the popular social media platforms such as Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. While these serve as an excellent platform for fan requests and interactions, Busch also has his own official website and management team to keep track of proposals and requests. Interested parties can reach out to Busch through his contact page.  Age 42 Years  Marital Status Married  Residence Charlotte, North Carolina  Nationality American  Team Chip Ganassi Racing  Endorsements Monster Energy, Chevrolet, Clover, Credit One Bank, Goodyear, McDonald&#8217;s, 3M, Sunoco  Championships 1 &#8211; 2004  Net Worth $70 Million  Birthday August 4, 1978  Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)

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Who is Kyle Busch? If there was anyone to personify the word â€˜consistencyâ€™ in the present era of NASCAR, it would be Kyle Busch. When he first came into the Cup Series, Busch was arguably a brash and aggressive driver. He did not shy away from saying or doing what he felt like and that earned him the â€˜Rowdyâ€™ nickname. You can love it or hate it but his approach to racing led him to win 2 Cup Series championships. Now, he has toned down a lot but despite being one of the older drivers, the hunger is still very much alive. He currently drives the #8 car for Richard Childress Racing. TALLADEGA, ALABAMA &#8211; OCTOBER 02: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&amp;M&#8217;s Toyota, walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 02, 2022 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) Kyle Buschâ€™s family Rowdy was born on May 2, 1985, in Las Vegas, Nevada to Tom and Gaye Busch. His first motor racing experience came at the age of six with go-karts. Reports suggest that Kyle Busch was not tall enough to reach the throttle in his first race around the street near his home. His father controlled the pedal while Rowdy drove as per reports. Busch also worked in his familyâ€™s garage and worked as a crew chief for his only sibling (2004 Cup Series champion and 2017 Daytona 500 winner) Kurt Busch at the age of 10 in dwarf car racing. Kyle Busch and Kurt Busch | Credits: Imago Kyle Busch&#8217;s Wife and ChildrenÂ  Rowdy has been in a long and successful marriage to Samantha Busch for 14 years now. The couple got married on December 31, 2010. They met in 2007 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. At the time, Samantha was a student at Purdue University and apparently, Kyle was too shy to ask her out first time. Well, good that he mustered up the courage to eventually do so otherwise we wouldâ€™ve been robbed of one of the most wholesome NASCAR couples. Kyle and Samantha have two kids, Brexton Locke Busch and Lennix Key Busch. Brexton is the older of the two and is following his fatherâ€™s footsteps. In fact, he seems to have gotten Rowdyâ€™s talents as he has already made a big impact in the junior racing community. The couple love their kids to death but they faced a lot of issues while conceiving, especially with Lennix. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS &#8211; SEPTEMBER 11: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&amp;M&#8217;s Toyota, spends time with his wife Samantha and daughter Lennix Key on the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway on September 11, 2022 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) In 2018, Kyle and Samantha were supposed to welcome their second child to the world. At the time Brexton was just over 3 years old. However, their dreams were shattered and on November 30 of that year, Samantha shared the news of suffering a miscarriage. The couple had been struggling with infertility for the longest time and had turned to IVF to conceive. When it did not work out in 2018, they decided that a surrogate would be a better option. So, in 2022, when Lennix Key Busch was born, they were absolutely overjoyed. Kyle Busch Net Worth 2024Â  Throughout his career, Kyle Busch has earned several accolades. Winning championships and races come to him naturally. When one keeps on winning, they get richer and itâ€™s safe to say that Rowdy is one of the wealthiest drivers in NASCAR today. According to several sources, the 2-time Cup Series champion has an estimated net worth of a whopping $80 million. As per zacjohnson.com, Busch makes roughly $16-19 million annually. Being one of the most popular NASCAR drivers today, Rowdy has no trouble pulling sponsors. The former Cup Series champion recently extended deals with Cheddarâ€™s Scratch Kitchen and Lucas Oil. His current list of partners also include Lenovo, 3CHI, Alsco, Bet MGM, and more. Apart from racing, these partnerships are a big part of Rowdyâ€™s earnings. Him being a team owner for quite a long time also contributes to that. Kyle Busch Career Timeline Though Kyle Busch has been familiar with race tracks from the young age of six having driven in go-karts, the racer began his professional racing career after his 13th birthday, in 1998 with legends car racing. And in a short while, he made his presence known by racking up two track championships at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway Bullring short-track. Soon he moved to late model racing where he ten races during the 2001 season. And soon enough, NASCAR came calling. At the young age of 16, Busch made his Craftsman Truck Series debut at the Indianapolis Raceway Park for Roush Racing after replacing truck series driver Nathan Haseleu, and secured a P9. Not bad for a debut race! The driver made his full-time Cup Series debut in 2005 for Hendrick Motorsports and secured nine Top-5s, in addition to two victories at California Speedway and Phoenix International Raceway. Kyle Busch Partnerships and Endorsements While sponsorship woes might have marked an end to his time at Joe Gibbs Racing, his new team, Richard Childress Racing has backed him pretty well on that front. The No. 8 car of Kyle Busch enjoys an extended partnership with multiple brands like US restaurant chain brand Cheddar&#8217;s Scratch Kitchen, hemp-derived product manufacturer 3CHI, rental company Alsco, sports betting company BetMGM and consumer electronics company Lenovo. Apart from that Lucas Oil also signed as a multi-race primary sponsor, Rebel Bourbon came onboard as new anchor partner for the 2024 season, Zone Nicotine Pouches joined in alongside Global Industrial who will sponsor Busch for select races in 2024. Feb 19, 2023; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Busch (8) during driver introductions before the start of the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports Kyle Busch Investments Apart from being a motorsports athlete, Kyle Busch is an entrepreneur. There are several ventures that he has started or partnered with so far in his life, one of them being Rowdy Nation. Fans can get an official Kyle Busch fan membership and exclusive merchandise from the platform. He also got a return on his investment through one of his properties in 2023. Rowdy sold his North Carolina house. The home was 15,000 sq feet and was built on 1.4 acres of land near Lake Norman, with a side of the house facing the water body. It was listed for $13 Million and the real estate agent was Heather Gibbs, daughter-in-law of NASCAR team owner Joe Gibbs and NASCAR racer Ty Gibbs&#8217; mother.Â  Kyle Busch NASCAR Career Stats To say that Kyle Busch has had an iconic career wouldn&#8217;t be an understatement. In his illustrious career, the driver has won 63 of 679 races in the NASCAR Cup Series. Apart from that, he also has 373 Top-10s and 33 poles. In NASCAR&#8217;s second tier division, the Xfinity Series, the driver has 102 victories from 366 races, along with 70 pole positions and 266 Top-10s. In the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Busch has 65 wins in 170 races, 138 Top-10s and 23 poles. In NASCAR&#8217;s top division, the driver has an average start and average finish of 12.2 and 13.81, respectively. Kyle Busch Records If you thought Kyle Busch&#8217;s list of accolades end here, you were sorely mistaken. The #8 driver is the first in NASCAR Cup Series history to win on every track competed. He was also the first driver to win one race in each of NASCAR&#8217;s three divisions in one weekend. Apart from that, the driver held on to his superiority by winning at least one race in the NASCAR Cup Series for 19 consecutive seasons. He also tops the list for the most wins in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series with 64 victories to his name. His most recent win came in February 2024, when he won the Truck Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Feb 16, 2022; Daytona, FL, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Busch (18) talks to the press during Daytona 500 media day at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports Kyle Busch Major Achievements and Awards Kyle Busch has won several honors in his career and it would take anyone far too long to list all of them. So here are some of his most notable ones. Rowdy is a 2-time Cup Series champion and a 1-time Xfinity Series champion. He has won the Brickyard 400 twice, the Southern 500 once, the Coca-Cola 600 once, and the All-Star race once. The NASCAR legend has made his mark in other competitions as well, winning the Snowball Derby on two different occasions. He also holds the record for the most wins by a driver in the Xfinity and Truck Series. Apart from that, he was also inducted into NASCAR&#8217;s 75 Greatest Drivers list in 2023. Charity and Foundation Kyle Busch, along with his wife, chairs The Samantha and Kyle Busch Bundle of Joy fund. According to its official website, â€œThe Samantha and Kyle Busch Bundle of Joy Fund is dedicated to advocating for infertility education and awareness and removing financial barriers by granting monetary awards to couples who require fertility treatments to have their own bundle of joy.â€ The statistics on the charityâ€™s website suggest that they have awarded 116 grants and generated $1,509,880. They have also facilitated the birth of 83 babies so far. Itâ€™s safe to say that the couple did not want anyone to suffer as much as they did in order to conceive and have helped several families as a result. Kyle Busch Motorsports Kyle Busch dabbled into the ownership line in NASCAR not too long after making his debut in the Cup Series. Kyle Busch Motorsports was founded in the year 2010 and they have been quite successful in the NASCAR Truck Series with two championships. The team had also won the ARCA East Series. KBM has been a venture that was close to Rowdyâ€™s heart but he took the tough decision to sell it in 2023, with Spire Motorsports being the buyer. Although the fee for the sale was not immediately made public, Charlotte Business Journal reported it to be close to $14.5 million. Kyle Busch and Alex Bowman rivalry Itâ€™s safe to say that Alex Bowman and Kyle Busch are not the best of friends. They have not always raced each other very clean and after one race, Rowdy lost his cool with the Hendrick Motorsports driver. It was the 2022 race in Las Vegas, and Busch was in prime position to win the Cup Series race. However, a late crash involving Erik Jones and Bubba Wallace brought out the caution with less than 2 laps to go. As a result, Alex Bowman was able to get on fresh tires and snatch the win away from the then-Joe Gibbs Racing driver. On the team radio after the race, Rowdy expressed his feelings towards Bowman and it was not pretty. â€œSame f****** guy who backs into every f****** win that he ever f****** gets, backs into another f****** win,â€ he said. Kyle Busch and Joey Logano rivalry Another driver that Kyle Busch might not have too great of a relationship with is Joey Logano. The two drivers are infamous for causing a bloody fistfight in Las Vegas in 2017. As the race progressed, Logano was racing quite hard and while in close quarters with Rowdy, he turned the #18 Joe Gibbs Racing car. What ensued on the pit road after this was chaos. Rowdy confronted Logano and threw a vicious punch that seemed to somewhat catch the driver of the #22. The two drivers were then surrounded by people trying to separate them as they fought each other. In the end, Busch seemed to come off it worse with a cut on his forehead. It was one of the few times Busch went full &#8216;rowdy&#8217;. SONOMA, CA &#8211; JUNE 24: Joey Logano, driver of the #20 The Home Depot Toyota, speaks with Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&amp;M&#8217;s Pretzel Toyota, during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Infineon Raceway on June 24, 2011 in Sonoma, California. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) Kyle Busch ControversiesÂ  Rowdy got himself into trouble with the Mexican authorities in January of 2023 as he breached the countryâ€™s gun laws. According to the Associated Press, Kyle Busch was detained at a Mexican airport after authorities discovered a handgun and ammunition in his luggage. Initially, he was sentenced to prison for 3-and-a-half years and was ordered to pay a fine of $1,000. However, he was allowed to leave Mexico after paying a bond.Â  He got into trouble with the authorities in 2011 at home. Busch was cited for speeding 128 mph in a 45 mph speed limit zone. The incident took place near Troutman, North Carolina, on May 24. Kyle Busch and M&amp;M&#8217;S One of Rowdyâ€™s oldest sponsors was M&amp;M&#8217;S. Busch was with the company for 15 years before they decided to drop him. This led Rowdy to switch teams and move from Joe Gibbs Racing to Richard Childress Racing in 2023. However, with the M&amp;M on his carâ€™s hood, Busch has seen some of the best moments of his career, including his 2 Cup wins and countless race victories. Oct 16, 2022; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Busch (18) during the South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports Kyle Busch in Popular Media Kyle Busch has a documentary film about his life called â€˜Rowdyâ€™ which was released in 2022. He is a part of several NASCAR video games and has appeared in TV series and movies as well. He cameoed as a state trooper in the 2017 film Logan Lucky. He even won the WWE 24/7 championship after appearing on an episode of Monday Night RAW. Kyle Busch Social Media Rowdy is fairly active on all of his social media handles. Given his activity, he seems more like a Twitter user.  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/KyleBusch  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rowdybusch/  Twitter https://twitter.com/KyleBusch  &nbsp;  Full Name Kyle Busch  Popular Name Rowdy  Birth Place Las Vegas,Â Nevada, U.S  Birth Date May 2, 1985  Height 6Â ft 1Â in  Weight (in pounds) 185Â lb  Parents Tom and Gaye Busch  Siblings Kurt Busch  Nationality American  Ethnicity Caucasian  Net Worth $80 million  Salary $16-19 million  Relationship/ Spouse Married to Samantha Busch  Children Brexton Locke Busch, Lennix Key Busch  Profession Race car driver  Team Richard Childress Racing

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<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Who is Tyler Reddick?</strong></h2>
He may not be as popular as some of the other drivers in the Cup Series, but Tyler Reddick has established himself as one of the most consistent drivers in NASCAR today. The <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nascar/23xi-racing/">23XI Racing</a> driver had a fantastic season in 2023 which ended with a career-best finish of 6th on the points table. With multiple wins to his name already, Reddick will be looking to cement his place in the history books by winning the Cup Series. The 28-year-old has already been a champion two times in NASCAR's <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nascar/nascar-xfinity-series/">Xfinity Series</a> wins, so there's no doubt that he has what it takes to get the job done.

[caption id="attachment_1741777" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1741777 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/imago1024409060h.jpg" alt="Tyler Reddick" width="1920" height="1301" /> Tyler Reddick ready for final NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup practice before the 65th Annual Daytona 500 at the Daytona International Speedway on Saturday, February 18, 2023 in Daytona, Florida. PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxHUNxONLY DAY2023021809 MIKExGENTRY[/caption]
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Tyler Reddickâ€™s Early Life</b></h2>
Tyler Reddick was born on January 11, 1996, in Corning, California to Clarence and Geri Reddick and doesn't have any siblings. Despite being from Corning, he grew up in DuQuoin, Illinois most of his life. He is also the grandson of Benny Brown, founder of the American record label BBR Music Group.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Tyler Reddickâ€™s Wife and Children</b></h2>
The 23XI Racing star is currently dating <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/nascar-news-is-tyler-reddick-married-meet-nascar-drivers-wife-alexa-deleon/">Alexa DeLeon</a>. The 2-time Xfinity Series champion is also a father but is yet to be married. The two are reportedly engaged to one another and they have a son named Beau. While there's not a lot of information about how and where the couple met, it is speculated that the year was 2012. Their relationship status was made public in 2015 as DeLeon began attending more and more of Reddick's races and NASCAR events.

The couple did not agree on their son's name in the first place. DeLeon had revealed that she wanted to name him Ryker but Tyler Reddick had not agreed to it. So she set her husband an ultimatum. If Reddick won the 2019 Xfinity Series, he would be able to choose his son's name. Well, that is exactly what he did, winning his second Xfinity title in 2019.

[caption id="attachment_1242844" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1242844 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1412083696.jpg" alt="Tyler Reddick" width="1920" height="1280" /> INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - JULY 31: Tyler Reddick, driver of the #8 3CHI Chevrolet, celebrates with his girlfriend, Alexa De Leon and son Beau at the yard of bricks after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Verizon 200 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 31, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images)[/caption]

Alexa DeLeon was the topic of discussion in 2022 as a wild rumor about her was spread at one point during the year. Due to her lack of activity on social media, some people came to the wild conclusion that she had passed away. Thankfully, it was just a rumor and nothing else which was quashed when she made an appearance at the Bristol Motor Speedway.

Tyler Reddick never allowed himself to be distracted by such baseless rumors, as he was busy building a career for himself. He might not be the oldest but Reddick has won several honors and is an elite-level driver today.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Tyler Reddick Net Worth 2024</strong></h2>
Tyler Reddick has been a motorsports athlete all his life and has won several honors so far in his career. The 23XI Racing driver has built a substantial amount of personal wealth for himself as a result. Apart from racing, Reddick makes a fair sum through his sponsorships and endorsements which adds more to his wealth. According to reports, he has a net worth of roughly $5 million. As per Salary Sport, Reddick's current contract with 23XI Racing earns him $1.3 million a year.

The 2-time Xfinity Series champion has several sponsors as well. 23XI Racing President Steve Lauletta revealed early in 2023 that Reddick would have the same sponsors as <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/kurt-busch/">Kurt Busch</a> did in the 2022 season. These include Embrace Home Loans, McDonaldâ€™s, Monster Energy, Money Lion, SiriusXM Radio, and the Jordan Brand. Monster Energy was also one of the brands that sponsored Reddick for a few races.

[caption id="attachment_1539564" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1539564 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2023-02-15T150847Z_1963174213_MT1USATODAY19999687_RTRMADP_3_NASCAR-MEDIA-DAY.jpg" alt="Tyler Reddick" width="1920" height="1280" /> Feb 15, 2023; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Tyler Reddick (45) talks with the press during media day at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Tyler Reddickâ€™s Career TimelineÂ Â </b></h2>
Despite not winning a Cup Series title so far, it is safe to say that Tyler Reddick has had a successful career in NASCAR. He showed his skills and consistency right from the moment he came into the Truck Series in 2013 and has only gotten better. Reddick came mighty close to winning the Trucks competition in 2015 when he was driving for Brad Keselowski Racing. That year, he finished P2.

Reddick made his Xfinity Series debut in 2017 with Chip Ganassi Racing but tasted real success in the tourney with JR Motorsports and Richard Childress Racing in 2018 and 2019 respectively where he won consecutive titles and it sealed his promotion to the Cup Series. Reddick now has his eyes set on winning NASCAR's premier competition.

After 3 average years with Richard Childress Racing, he made the jump to 23XI in 2023 after <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/nascar-news-nascar-community-comes-together-to-say-goodbye-to-cup-series-champ-kurt-busch/">Kurt Busch had to retire from driving in the Cup Series owing to a concussion</a>. The driver of the #45 finished the 2023 season in sixth place after making it through to the playoffs for the first time. It is also his best-ever result in the competition so it's safe to say that Tyler Reddick is on the right path.

[caption id="attachment_1242840" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1242840 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1412068074.jpg" alt="Tyler Reddick" width="1920" height="1280" /> INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - JULY 31: Tyler Reddick, driver of the #8 3CHI Chevrolet, celebrates by spraying champagne in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Verizon 200 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 31, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)[/caption]
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Â Tyler Reddickâ€™s Partnerships and Endorsements</strong></h2>
After Tyler Reddick joined 23XI Racing, he has seen many big names join his arsenal. One of them is Monster Energy who joined team #45 ahead of the 2023 season.<em> â€œIâ€™m really excited to represent The Beast Unleashed on track for the first time ever. Iâ€™m looking forward to my first year with this team and being a part of a new chapter for 23XI and The Beast Unleashed. I canâ€™t thank our partners like Monster Brewing enough for the support they provide,â€Â </em>Reddick had said at the time.
<p style="text-align: left">In January 2024, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/nascar-news-mobil-1-expands-its-presence-in-nascar-as-they-announce-a-new-deal-with-all-toyota-teams-in-the-cup-series/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Toyota Racing Development(TRD) and Mobil 1 announced an expansion backing all Toyota NASCAR teams</a>, including 23XI Racing. Tyler Reddick will kick-off the partnership by running a Mobil 1 race at Phoenix in March and Richmond in August.</p>

<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Tyler Reddickâ€™s NASCAR Stats</strong></h2>
Since 2019, Tyler Reddick has participated in 146 races in the Cup Series so far with five wins, 57 Top-10s and six pole positions. In the Xfinity Series, he ten wins in 98 races besides a stellar 58 Top-10s and seven poles. As for NASCAR's third division, the driver has three wins, 40 Top-10s and three poles in 63 races.

He also has an average start and average finish of 13.6 and 16.63, respectively, in the NASCAR Cup Series.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Tyler Reddickâ€™s Record</b></h2>
Tyler Reddick had a stellar career in the Xfinity Series. He is the first-ever driver to win back-to-back championship titles in the tourney with two different teams (JR Motorsports in 2018 and Richard Childress Racing in 2019).
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong><b>Tyler Reddickâ€™s Major Achievements and Awards</b></strong></h2>
Tyler Reddick has won several accolades so far in his career. He was the 2018 and 2019 Xfinity Series champion, an achievement that stands out on his resume. He was also the 2018 Xfinity Series Rookie of the Year, the most popular driver of the 2016 Truck Series campaign, and the 2011 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Rookie of the Year. He was also awarded the series' Most Popular Driver Award in 2016.

In the 2023 Cup Series season, Reddick came into his own, especially on road courses. He won at the iconic Circuit of the Americas and in Kansas to earn his career-best Cup Series finish so far. 2023 also marked his first time qualification in the playoffs in the Cup Series. However, he was not alone in this feat as his 23XI Racing teammate Bubba Wallace also achieved something similar.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Tyler Reddickâ€™s Teammate</b></h2>
It would be an understatement to say that Tyler Reddick is teammates with one of the most interesting drivers in the NASCAR Cup Series today. but Reddick shares a very good relationship with Bubba Wallace. The two drivers often help each other out and hype each other up. When Wallace hit the wall in Kansas (a race that Reddick won) and lost his chance to win, his teammate was sympathetic.

<em>â€œI hate to see that. They had a really solid car. They would have certainly contended the rest of the day as well,â€ </em>Reddick said<em>.</em>

<a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/bubba-wallace/#:~:text=popularly%20known%20as%20Bubba%20Wallace,net%20worth%20of%20%243%20million.">Bubba Wallace</a> also seems to have a positive impression of his teammate. Thanks to his exploits on road courses this year, Wallace referred to Reddick as 'road course Jesus' ahead of the 2023 edition of the Sonoma road course race.Â <em>â€œBut when we look at as a company as a race team is going to be, have done to our road course program, since bringing it on, of course, road course Jesus, [pointing to Reddick] is that what I should call you now,â€</em> he said.

[caption id="attachment_1946369" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1946369 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/imago1032013058h.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1280" /> July 15, 2023, Loudon, NH, United States of America: NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Drivers, Bubba Wallace 23 and Tyler Reddick 45 get ready to qualify for the Crayon 301 at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon NH. NASCAR Cup Series 2023: Crayon 301 PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY - ZUMAa161 20230715_zaa_a161_021 Copyright: xWalterxG.xArcexSr.x[/caption]
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Tyler Reddick and Michael Jordan</b></h2>
Tyler Reddick was seen as a mainstay at Richard Childress Racing for the longest time. After all, he did win his second Xfinity Series title with the team. However, Reddick shocked a lot of people when he moved to 23XI Racing ahead of the 2023 Cup Series season as the team bought out the rest of his RCR contract. The Denny Hamlin and Michael Jordan-owned race team gave Reddick the #45 car, some epic paint schemes, and a career-best finish in the competition in his very first season.

Despite having a career-best year, there were several moments where the 23XI Racing driver was left disappointed. Thankfully, he has a supportive boss in Michael Jordan. Tyler Reddick was in serious trouble of dropping out of the playoffs after a poor showing in Talladega in 2023. After the event, the NBA legend was seen speaking with his driver and presumably consoling him. Reddick bounced back in the next race and secured qualification to the round of 8. Michael Jordan was seen at the track celebrating his driver's success with a wide smile on his face.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Tyler Reddick Social Media</b></h2>
Tyler Reddick is fairly active on his social media handles. He is more active on Twitter and Instagram than Facebook given his recent activity.
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<td style="width: 18.599%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Facebook</span></td>
<td style="width: 126.57%"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/TylerReddick23xi" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.facebook.com/TylerReddick23xi</a></td>
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<td style="width: 18.599%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Instagram</span></td>
<td style="width: 126.57%"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/tyler_reddick/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/tyler_reddick/</a></td>
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<td style="width: 18.599%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Twitter</span></td>
<td style="width: 126.57%"><a href="https://twitter.com/TylerReddick" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://twitter.com/TylerReddick</a></td>
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<td style="width: 55.9557%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Full Name</span></td>
<td style="width: 163.746%">Tyler Reddick</td>
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<td style="width: 55.9557%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Popular Name</span></td>
<td style="width: 163.746%">Lucky</td>
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<td style="width: 55.9557%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Birthdate</span></td>
<td style="width: 163.746%">January 11, 1996</td>
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<td style="width: 55.9557%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Birthplace</span></td>
<td style="width: 163.746%">Corning, California</td>
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<td style="width: 55.9557%"><span style="font-weight: 400">AgeÂ </span></td>
<td style="width: 163.746%">28</td>
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<td style="width: 55.9557%"><span style="font-weight: 400">HeightÂ </span></td>
<td style="width: 163.746%">5 ft 5 in.</td>
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<td style="width: 55.9557%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Weight</span></td>
<td style="width: 163.746%">125 lb</td>
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<td style="width: 163.746%">Corning, California</td>
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<td style="width: 55.9557%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Siblings</span></td>
<td style="width: 163.746%">None</td>
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<td style="width: 55.9557%"><span style="font-weight: 400">NationalityÂ </span></td>
<td style="width: 163.746%">American</td>
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<td style="width: 163.746%">Caucasian</td>
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<td style="width: 55.9557%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Salary</span></td>
<td style="width: 163.746%">$1.3 million a year</td>
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<td style="width: 55.9557%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Net Worth</span></td>
<td style="width: 163.746%">$5 million</td>
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<td style="width: 55.9557%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Relationship/ Marital Status</span></td>
<td style="width: 163.746%">Engaged (reportedly)</td>
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<td style="width: 55.9557%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Spouse</span></td>
<td style="width: 163.746%">Alexa DeLeon</td>
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<td style="width: 55.9557%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Children</span></td>
<td style="width: 163.746%">Beau Reddick</td>
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<td style="width: 55.9557%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Profession</span></td>
<td style="width: 163.746%">Race car driver</td>
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<td style="width: 163.746%">23XI Racing</td>
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Tyler Reddick

Who is Tyler Reddick? He may not be as popular as some of the other drivers in the Cup Series, but Tyler Reddick has established himself as one of the most consistent drivers in NASCAR today. The 23XI Racing driver had a fantastic season in 2023 which ended with a career-best finish of 6th on the points table. With multiple wins to his name already, Reddick will be looking to cement his place in the history books by winning the Cup Series. The 28-year-old has already been a champion two times in NASCAR&#8217;s Xfinity Series wins, so there&#8217;s no doubt that he has what it takes to get the job done. Tyler Reddick ready for final NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup practice before the 65th Annual Daytona 500 at the Daytona International Speedway on Saturday, February 18, 2023 in Daytona, Florida. PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxHUNxONLY DAY2023021809 MIKExGENTRY Tyler Reddickâ€™s Early Life Tyler Reddick was born on January 11, 1996, in Corning, California to Clarence and Geri Reddick and doesn&#8217;t have any siblings. Despite being from Corning, he grew up in DuQuoin, Illinois most of his life. He is also the grandson of Benny Brown, founder of the American record label BBR Music Group. Tyler Reddickâ€™s Wife and Children The 23XI Racing star is currently dating Alexa DeLeon. The 2-time Xfinity Series champion is also a father but is yet to be married. The two are reportedly engaged to one another and they have a son named Beau. While there&#8217;s not a lot of information about how and where the couple met, it is speculated that the year was 2012. Their relationship status was made public in 2015 as DeLeon began attending more and more of Reddick&#8217;s races and NASCAR events. The couple did not agree on their son&#8217;s name in the first place. DeLeon had revealed that she wanted to name him Ryker but Tyler Reddick had not agreed to it. So she set her husband an ultimatum. If Reddick won the 2019 Xfinity Series, he would be able to choose his son&#8217;s name. Well, that is exactly what he did, winning his second Xfinity title in 2019. INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA &#8211; JULY 31: Tyler Reddick, driver of the #8 3CHI Chevrolet, celebrates with his girlfriend, Alexa De Leon and son Beau at the yard of bricks after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Verizon 200 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 31, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images) Alexa DeLeon was the topic of discussion in 2022 as a wild rumor about her was spread at one point during the year. Due to her lack of activity on social media, some people came to the wild conclusion that she had passed away. Thankfully, it was just a rumor and nothing else which was quashed when she made an appearance at the Bristol Motor Speedway. Tyler Reddick never allowed himself to be distracted by such baseless rumors, as he was busy building a career for himself. He might not be the oldest but Reddick has won several honors and is an elite-level driver today. Tyler Reddick Net Worth 2024 Tyler Reddick has been a motorsports athlete all his life and has won several honors so far in his career. The 23XI Racing driver has built a substantial amount of personal wealth for himself as a result. Apart from racing, Reddick makes a fair sum through his sponsorships and endorsements which adds more to his wealth. According to reports, he has a net worth of roughly $5 million. As per Salary Sport, Reddick&#8217;s current contract with 23XI Racing earns him $1.3 million a year. The 2-time Xfinity Series champion has several sponsors as well. 23XI Racing President Steve Lauletta revealed early in 2023 that Reddick would have the same sponsors as Kurt Busch did in the 2022 season. These include Embrace Home Loans, McDonaldâ€™s, Monster Energy, Money Lion, SiriusXM Radio, and the Jordan Brand. Monster Energy was also one of the brands that sponsored Reddick for a few races. Feb 15, 2023; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Tyler Reddick (45) talks with the press during media day at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports Tyler Reddickâ€™s Career TimelineÂ Â  Despite not winning a Cup Series title so far, it is safe to say that Tyler Reddick has had a successful career in NASCAR. He showed his skills and consistency right from the moment he came into the Truck Series in 2013 and has only gotten better. Reddick came mighty close to winning the Trucks competition in 2015 when he was driving for Brad Keselowski Racing. That year, he finished P2. Reddick made his Xfinity Series debut in 2017 with Chip Ganassi Racing but tasted real success in the tourney with JR Motorsports and Richard Childress Racing in 2018 and 2019 respectively where he won consecutive titles and it sealed his promotion to the Cup Series. Reddick now has his eyes set on winning NASCAR&#8217;s premier competition. After 3 average years with Richard Childress Racing, he made the jump to 23XI in 2023 after Kurt Busch had to retire from driving in the Cup Series owing to a concussion. The driver of the #45 finished the 2023 season in sixth place after making it through to the playoffs for the first time. It is also his best-ever result in the competition so it&#8217;s safe to say that Tyler Reddick is on the right path. INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA &#8211; JULY 31: Tyler Reddick, driver of the #8 3CHI Chevrolet, celebrates by spraying champagne in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Verizon 200 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 31, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) Â Tyler Reddickâ€™s Partnerships and Endorsements After Tyler Reddick joined 23XI Racing, he has seen many big names join his arsenal. One of them is Monster Energy who joined team #45 ahead of the 2023 season. â€œIâ€™m really excited to represent The Beast Unleashed on track for the first time ever. Iâ€™m looking forward to my first year with this team and being a part of a new chapter for 23XI and The Beast Unleashed. I canâ€™t thank our partners like Monster Brewing enough for the support they provide,â€Â Reddick had said at the time. In January 2024, Toyota Racing Development(TRD) and Mobil 1 announced an expansion backing all Toyota NASCAR teams, including 23XI Racing. Tyler Reddick will kick-off the partnership by running a Mobil 1 race at Phoenix in March and Richmond in August. Tyler Reddickâ€™s NASCAR Stats Since 2019, Tyler Reddick has participated in 146 races in the Cup Series so far with five wins, 57 Top-10s and six pole positions. In the Xfinity Series, he ten wins in 98 races besides a stellar 58 Top-10s and seven poles. As for NASCAR&#8217;s third division, the driver has three wins, 40 Top-10s and three poles in 63 races. He also has an average start and average finish of 13.6 and 16.63, respectively, in the NASCAR Cup Series. Tyler Reddickâ€™s Record Tyler Reddick had a stellar career in the Xfinity Series. He is the first-ever driver to win back-to-back championship titles in the tourney with two different teams (JR Motorsports in 2018 and Richard Childress Racing in 2019). Tyler Reddickâ€™s Major Achievements and Awards Tyler Reddick has won several accolades so far in his career. He was the 2018 and 2019 Xfinity Series champion, an achievement that stands out on his resume. He was also the 2018 Xfinity Series Rookie of the Year, the most popular driver of the 2016 Truck Series campaign, and the 2011 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Rookie of the Year. He was also awarded the series&#8217; Most Popular Driver Award in 2016. In the 2023 Cup Series season, Reddick came into his own, especially on road courses. He won at the iconic Circuit of the Americas and in Kansas to earn his career-best Cup Series finish so far. 2023 also marked his first time qualification in the playoffs in the Cup Series. However, he was not alone in this feat as his 23XI Racing teammate Bubba Wallace also achieved something similar. Tyler Reddickâ€™s Teammate It would be an understatement to say that Tyler Reddick is teammates with one of the most interesting drivers in the NASCAR Cup Series today. but Reddick shares a very good relationship with Bubba Wallace. The two drivers often help each other out and hype each other up. When Wallace hit the wall in Kansas (a race that Reddick won) and lost his chance to win, his teammate was sympathetic. â€œI hate to see that. They had a really solid car. They would have certainly contended the rest of the day as well,â€ Reddick said. Bubba Wallace also seems to have a positive impression of his teammate. Thanks to his exploits on road courses this year, Wallace referred to Reddick as &#8216;road course Jesus&#8217; ahead of the 2023 edition of the Sonoma road course race.Â â€œBut when we look at as a company as a race team is going to be, have done to our road course program, since bringing it on, of course, road course Jesus, [pointing to Reddick] is that what I should call you now,â€ he said. July 15, 2023, Loudon, NH, United States of America: NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Drivers, Bubba Wallace 23 and Tyler Reddick 45 get ready to qualify for the Crayon 301 at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon NH. NASCAR Cup Series 2023: Crayon 301 PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY &#8211; ZUMAa161 20230715_zaa_a161_021 Copyright: xWalterxG.xArcexSr.x Tyler Reddick and Michael Jordan Tyler Reddick was seen as a mainstay at Richard Childress Racing for the longest time. After all, he did win his second Xfinity Series title with the team. However, Reddick shocked a lot of people when he moved to 23XI Racing ahead of the 2023 Cup Series season as the team bought out the rest of his RCR contract. The Denny Hamlin and Michael Jordan-owned race team gave Reddick the #45 car, some epic paint schemes, and a career-best finish in the competition in his very first season. Despite having a career-best year, there were several moments where the 23XI Racing driver was left disappointed. Thankfully, he has a supportive boss in Michael Jordan. Tyler Reddick was in serious trouble of dropping out of the playoffs after a poor showing in Talladega in 2023. After the event, the NBA legend was seen speaking with his driver and presumably consoling him. Reddick bounced back in the next race and secured qualification to the round of 8. Michael Jordan was seen at the track celebrating his driver&#8217;s success with a wide smile on his face. Tyler Reddick Social Media Tyler Reddick is fairly active on his social media handles. He is more active on Twitter and Instagram than Facebook given his recent activity.  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TylerReddick23xi  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tyler_reddick/  Twitter https://twitter.com/TylerReddick  &nbsp;  Full Name Tyler Reddick  Popular Name Lucky  Birthdate January 11, 1996  Birthplace Corning, California  AgeÂ  28  HeightÂ  5 ft 5 in.  Weight 125 lb  Parents Corning, California  Siblings None  NationalityÂ  American  Ethnicity Caucasian  Salary $1.3 million a year  Net Worth $5 million  Relationship/ Marital Status Engaged (reportedly)  Spouse Alexa DeLeon  Children Beau Reddick  Profession Race car driver  Team 23XI Racing  &nbsp;

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