When Tyler Reddick headed into the weekend’s championship race, he knew it would take a true team effort to come out on top. But little did he expect that his biggest boost would come from none other than his 23XI Racing teammate, Bubba Wallace. In a high-stakes moment where most drivers focus solely on their own goals, Wallace showed that the bond they’ve built this season extends far beyond the typical teammate relationship. Reddick found himself the beneficiary of a powerful gesture, one that showed how deeply 23XI drivers desire each other’s success.

As the laps wound down, Wallace’s actions served as a testament to the values that define 23XI Racing: collaboration, trust, and the willingness to put team goals first. Reddick left the weekend determined to return the favor someday—an unspoken promise in the language of racing loyalty. So what was this favor that Bubba Wallace did for Tyler Reddick?

How Tyler Reddick is grateful for Bubba Wallace’s gesture ahead of the finals

In a weekend filled with the intensity of a championship battle, Tyler Reddick found himself in a supportive, team-centered environment with his 23XI Racing teammate, Bubba Wallace. When asked about the late-race showdown between the two 23XI Racing drivers, Reddick opened up about the bond they’ve built over the season.

“Bubba was a great help throughout the weekend,” Reddick shared during the press conference on November 10th, reflecting on how Wallace’s willingness to lend support made a significant impact on his performance. Reddick didn’t shy away from admitting the team had its share of struggles during practice, explaining that “it was no secret we were off there.”

But Bubba Wallace, despite having his race to run, stepped up to help. “I appreciate the lengths he was willing to go to helping us in practice,” Reddick noted, describing how Wallace offered feedback on car handling and strategy to help Reddick extract every bit of speed from his Camry.

This transparent, team-first mindset is at the heart of 23XI Racing. It’s something both drivers are fully invested in. “For us to be as transparent with one another as we are and be bought into how we do things at 23XI has helped us a lot. It’s been a benefit for both of us,” Reddick explained. Reddick is more than ready to return the favor if the tables were turned, saying, “He knows that the favor would be returned if the situation were reversed.” And while the race didn’t end with the results they wanted, Reddick remains proud of how the entire team rallied.

Reddick’s comments on Wallace’s help are just one incident in a list of times where the 23XI duo shared heartwarming incidents. If we go back a few weeks in the past to Tyler Reddick’s Homestead-Miami win, the Wallace-Reddick bromance remains on full display. Right after Reddick secured the win that booked his berth in the Championship 4, Bubba Wallace took to X, commending his teammate on a job well done, with best wishes for the finale.

In the end, Reddick finished 6th at Phoenix, coming in last among the Championship 4 drivers, and with that, he lost his chance to bring home the trophy to 23XI Racing in 2024. But that is not the only bad news looming on Reddick after his best season so far.

Why was Tyler Reddick under pressure before the finals?

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A legal bombshell that could have him eyeing a future outside of 23XI Racing shadowed Tyler Reddick’s shot at the NASCAR Cup Series Championship. Just days before he competed for his first-ever title, a federal court decision denied 23XI Racing the status of a NASCAR-chartered team. The ruling means that 23XI, co-owned by Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin may operate as an “open team” next season, a significant disadvantage without the guaranteed entry and sponsorship perks that chartered teams enjoy.

Reddick, who has become one of NASCAR’s standout drivers and a sought-after talent, now faces an uncertain future. With his impressive 2024 season, capped by winning the regular season title, he has caught the eye of rival teams who could soon make a play for him. Adding to the dilemma is a provision in his contract that lets him exit the team if they don’t have a charter and run as an open team.

As NASCAR COO Steve O’Donnell remarked when news broke at Phoenix Raceway, “You can’t make it up for the timing.” Reddick remains focused on Sunday’s finale, but it’s clear this legal setback has added a whole new layer of complexity to his championship quest and what might come next.

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