“Same Sh*t Different Year” – Tyler Reddick Frustrated With 23XI After Las Vegas Slips Away

Kyle Larson continued his Las Vegas love affair, securing a dominant victory at the Pennzoil 400, leaving a trail of frustrated competitors in his wake, especially 23XI Racing’s Tyler Reddick.

The 2021 Cup Series champion cemented his Vegas dominance with a commanding performance. Sweeping both stages and holding off a hungry Reddick in the closing laps, Larson added another Sin City crown to his impressive resume. This win marks his 24th career victory, Hendrick Motorsports second in three races this season, and a perfect 3-for-3 record in the gambling capital of the world. The glistening sunlight of the Nevada desert reflected the gleam in Larson’s eyes as he celebrated with his kids post-race.

A disheartened Tyler Reddick with some pit-crew frustrations

But as the checkered flag fluttered in the hands of Larson’s son, Tyler Reddick found himself in the shadow of his father’s triumph. The #45 Toyota driver for 23XI Racing, starting from the 18th position, displayed an impressive surge, climbing 16 spots to secure a commendable P2 finish. Despite the promising performance, Reddick’s frustration was palpable, especially considering the team’s pit road mishaps.

In a post-race interview, Tyler Reddick bared his disappointment. He said, “You get the lead, you gotta hold on to it, and yeah, Kyle did a really good job there of pretty much taking away every option I had to close the gap.” His frustration was amplified by 23XI’s recurring issues on pit road, leading him to remark, “Stupid mistakes on pit road, Same s**t different year, right? Like it’s kind of frustrating so we’ll continue to work on it..”

The 2019 Xfinity Series champion was graceful in defeat, giving Kyle Larson his deserved flowers as he enunciated in a regretful tone, “It was pretty efficient to block both lanes, so every time I kind of got close… Running just wide open enough in turns 1 and 2 that he can kind of defend pretty well so it’s frustrating.”

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While the spotlight remained on Larson and Reddick, the Toyota drivers showcased the prowess of the new XSE on the 1.5-mile trioval. JGR veterans Martin Truex Jr. and Denny Hamlin secured commendable 8th and 7th positions, respectively. Young talent Ty Gibbs impressed with a fifth-place finish, hinting at a promising future for Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota.

However, after three-for-three wins for the Chevrolet Camaro Zl1, which included Larson’s teammate, William Byron’s inaugural Daytona victory, and Trackhouse Racing’s Daniel Suarez’s 0.003-second win last weekend at Atlanta, it marked a dominant display for the American giants, standing clear at the top of the manufacturer’s points table.

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