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<h1 style="text-align: center"><strong>Richard Childress Racing: 2024 Net Worth, Stats, Owners and More</strong></h1>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>What is Richard Childress Racing?</strong></h2>
To say that Richard Childress Racing is a legendary team would be an understatement. The iconic <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/dale-earnhardt/">Dale Earnhardt</a> and Kevin <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/kevin-harvick/">Harvick</a>'s former team, RCR is stock car racing team that competes in the top two factions of NASCAR and has six Cup Series championships and five Xfinity Series championships to its name. It is backed by Chevrolet.

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<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>The History of Richard Childress Racing</strong></h2>
Founded by former NASCAR racer Richard Childress, the team that boasts about being one of the revered ones in the circuit right now came from humble beginnings. Established in 1969, the team owner was the sole member of the team for almost two decades and served as <em>"the driver, head mechanic, chief engine builder and mostly everything in between"</em>.

However, RCR's fortune took a turn in the 1980s when a few full-time and part-time employees joined the team. What made it even more special was that the team finally clinched its maiden victory with newly hired Ricky Rudd, after 14 years of its inception.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Richard Childress Racingâ€™s Net WorthÂ </strong></h2>
Richard Childress Racing has managed to build quite an empire over the years. According to Forbes, as of February 2020, the team had an estimated net worth of $150 million. The team also boasts an extensive partnership with multiple brands, including notable ones such as sporting goods retailer Bass Pro Shops, Coca-Cola, Lenovo, Lucas Oil and Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen that joined the team in 2020, among several others.

As for RCR's technical partners, brands such as Automotive Racing Products(ARP), gasket and engine sealing solutions company Cometic, mobility solutions company Mahle and Lucas Oil sit high on the list, along with ANSYS, Miller, OMAX, Zeiss Industrial Metrology, Smith Bros. Push Rods, Sodick, automotive suspension and steering components supplier Moog, software systems manufacuturer JobBOSS and paint protection film and window tint film manufacturer XPEL.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Richard Childress Racing Drivers</strong></h2>
RCR currently fields four drivers in NASCAR's top two divisions. While the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nascar/nascar-cup-series/">Cup Series</a> campaign is spearheaded by #3 driver and Richard Childress' grandson Austin Dillon and #8 driver Kyle Busch, its <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nascar/nascar-xfinity-series/">Xfinity Series</a> team consists of #2 driver Jesse Love and #21 driver Austin Hill.

Two-time Cup Series champion <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/kyle-busch/">Kyle Busch</a> joined RCR ahead of the 2023 season after leaving the 15-year-long partnership with his former team Joe Gibbs Racing after multiple reports indicated a fallout between Busch and his former team owing to sponsorship woes. Addressing the issue, Kyle Busch had said according to Yahoo Sports,<em> â€œSomething that is so disappointing to me and so hurtful about this whole situation with JGR is they were like family. For 15 years, Joe had my back in the stupidest of moments that Kyle Busch was. Like, he was there for me. And it's gone. Like it just [snaps fingers] Flipped and gone. And it's like nothing I've ever been a part of.â€</em>

[caption id="attachment_1561803" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1561803 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2023-02-19T194816Z_838857953_MT1USATODAY20037386_RTRMADP_3_NASCAR-DAYTONA-500.jpg" alt="Kyle Busch" width="1920" height="1320" /> 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[/caption]

Richard Childress's grandson Austin Dillon is also making quite the name for himself driving for RCR. The racer drives the iconic #3 in the Cup Series, which was first popularised by the great Dale Earnhardt. In fact, the late racer won six of his seven Cup Series championships driving the No. 3 Chevrolet and continued to be a part of the #3 team, until his sudden death in 2001. So naturally, after Earnhardt's passing, Richard Childress retired the car number. However, as Dillon was poised to make his full-time Cup Series debut, grandfather Childress decided to revive the #3.

And even Austin Dillon himself recognizes the legacy and magnanimity of the No. 3.<em> "There's a lot prestige behind it and a lot of history goes with it. I feel like if we run well with it, it's just going to make things a lot easier. I'm going to put the pressure on myself to go out there and see what we can do,"</em> Dillon had said according to The Daytona Beach News Journal.

[caption id="attachment_2651617" align="alignnone" width="4003"]<img class="wp-image-2651617 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2024-02-03T212026Z_2000738726_MT1USATODAY22436521_RTRMADP_3_NASCAR-CUP-PRACTICE-QUALIFYING.jpg" alt="" width="4003" height="2668" /> Feb 3, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Austin Dillon (3) during practice at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Richard Childress Racingâ€™s Investments</strong></h2>
The RCR team's interests exceed far beyond the realms of NASCAR. The team took over the reigns of engine production company ECR Engines back in 2016. In early 2023, the team owner purchased the Carolina Cowboys PBR (Professional Bull Riders) team. <em>â€œIâ€™ve always been a fan of the Western lifestyle, but the new teams concept kicks up the excitement and has proven in its inaugural year to be a strong step forward for the future of bull riding. I couldnâ€™t be prouder to continue to build the Carolina Cowboys alongside Austin Dillon, Jeff Broin, our partners, and fans, â€</em>Â Childress said in a press release.

Richard Childress also owns a winery in Lexington, North Carolina that started operations in 2004. According to the official website of the winery, <em>"NASCAR team owner Richard Childress fulfilled a longtime dream that grew from the days when he first began racing in California and visited wineries with friends. What began as camaraderie and good times soon became an engaging passion for world-class wines, leading to the vision of building a world-class winery of his own".Â </em>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Richard Childress Racing Charity and FoundationÂ </strong></h2>
In a benevolent and philanthropic endeavor, Richard Childress, in partnership with his wife Judy, opened the <span style="font-weight: 400">Childress institute of Pediatric Trauma. Opened in 2008, the institution works toward saving severely injured children. According to the Wake Forest University's website, <em>"the Institute funds research, education and advocacy to help improve the care and treatment injured kids receive across the U.S."Â </em></span>

Apart from that, the institute provides scholarships to pediatric trauma care providers, besides providing national grants for new pediatric trauma research and technologies.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Richard Childress Racing Major Achievements and Awards</strong></h2>
When it comes to statistics, RCR has had a tumultuous journey. Although the team has six Cup series championships (1986, 1987, 1990, 1991, 1993, 1994) to its name, the last time it found itself at the top of the NASCAR Cup standings was 29 years ago. All of its Cup championship came with Dale Earnhardt and since the Intimidator's passing, the team has found itself in quite the drought.

In comparison, RCR's Xfinity career had seen an upward curve. The team has been able to clinch five championships(2001,Â 2006,Â 2008,Â 2013,Â 2019) in the second faction. As for the Truck Series, the team has had two championship wins, in 1995 and 2011. Apart from that, RCR also has three Daytona 500 wins: Â Dale Earnhardt in 1998,Â Kevin HarvickÂ inÂ 2007, andÂ <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/austin-dillon/">Austin Dillon</a>Â inÂ 2018.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Richard Childress Racingâ€™s Black Day</strong></h2>
The Daytona 500 was perhaps one of <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/dale-earnhardt/">Dale Earnhardt</a> and his team RCR's greatest achievements. After chasing an elusive win at the track for about two decades of his career, the driver finally succeeded in finish P1 in 1998. However, just three years later, the same race would claim his life. It all happened on February 18, 2001, when the driver was competing in the final lap of the race. <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/nascar-news-nerve-wracking-crashes-that-changed-nascar-forever-edition-five-dale-earnhardt/">The driver slammed head-first into the retaining wall</a> after contact with Ken Schrader and Sterling Marlin. The driver had suffered from a basilar skull fracture and had died instantly upon contact. Earnardt's death triggered a wave of safety improvements in stock cars and are seen even today.

[caption id="attachment_2105954" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-2105954 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/imago1029986508h.jpg" alt="Dale Earnhardt Sr" width="1920" height="1329" /> Dale Earnhardt Sr | Image Credits: Imago[/caption]

After Earnhardt's demise, RCR decided to cease operations to its No. 3. However, in 2014, with Austin Dillon's full-time entry into the Cup Series, the iconic car number was brought back.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Richard Childress Racing Controversies</strong></h2>
Richard Childress Racing has had quite some controversies over the years. One of the very recent episodes happened in October of 2023, in the back of the Martinsville Xfinity race where both of the team's drivers Austin Hill and Sheldon Creed were competing for a spot in the upcoming week's Championship race. However, an unfortunate last lap contact resulted in both the drivers being ousted. The conversation that later ensued <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/nascar-news-classless-of-him-nascar-community-trashes-richard-childress-after-his-unwarranted-hatred-for-sheldon-creed/">saw team owner Richard Childress openly criticizing Sheldon Creed</a>. And to say that his choice of word were not kind would be an understatement. <em>â€œIâ€™ve had drivers drive for me before but nobody as stupid as Sheldon Creed,â€</em> Childress told NBC Sports after the race.

Even Andy Petree, vice president of competition at RCR was seen shouting at the #2 driver in the pit road before storming off. And that's not all. The controversy further deepened as a misplaced PR nightmare hinted at more drama behind the scenes. According to a report by EssentiallySports, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/nascar-news-controversial-insider-exposes-richard-childress-sheldon-creed-pr-hypocrisy-after-nepotism-calls-take-center-stage/">it all started when RCR sent out a tweet stating that Xfinity Series driver Sheldon Creed will not drive for the next season</a>. A little over a couple hours later, Creed tweeted a statement that stated that he was the one who had left RCR and not the other way around. What's even surprising is that RCR had decided to make the announcement while Creed was still competing in the playoffs. For now, all of that is in the past as Creed has joined <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nascar/joe-gibbs-racing/">Joe Gibbs Racing</a>.



It can be said that Richard Childress is quite a hot-headed man. 13 years before the Creed-Hill debacle, Childress was stuck in another controversy with RCR's current driver, Kyle Busch, who was a part of JGR at the time. After the conclusion of a Truck Series race at Kansas Speedway in 2011, Richard Childress, then 65, decided to confront Busch. And by confront, we mean putting Busch into a headlock and throwing punches at him. The reason? Busch had apparently raced then RCR driver Joey Coulter too hard. While Busch didn't retaliate, NASCAR did and fined the team owner $150,000 and put him on probation for the rest of the season. However, all of that is in the past now as Busch joined RCR ahead of the 2023 season and he can also be seen taking a trip or two to Childress' winery along with his wife Samantha.

However, that's not all. RCR driver <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/ryan-newman/">Ryan Newman</a> was handed <em>"one of the largest penalties in [NASCAR's] history"</em> as said by motorsports journalist Jeff Gluck, back in 2015. The team had reportedly partaken in a restricted act called "bleeding tires" where they poked holes in the tires so that they slowly release pressure throughout the race and last longer.Â  While Newman and RCR were docked 75 points each, the teams crew chief Luke Lambert was handed a penalty of $125,000 and a six race suspension. Lambert was also put on probation for the rest of the year. Team engineer Philip Surgen and tire technician James Bender and also were suspended for six races and placed on probation.

Later, RCR had appealed against the decision. But to their dismay, a NASCAR appeals panel upheld the penalty and ruled that the tires has intentionally been altered.

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<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Richard Childress Racing Social Media</strong></h2>
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<td style="width: 17.0213%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Facebook</span></td>
<td style="width: 105.865%"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/RichardChildressRacing/">https://www.facebook.com/RichardChildressRacing/</a></td>
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<td style="width: 17.0213%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Instagram</span></td>
<td style="width: 105.865%"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/rcrracing/?hl=en">https://www.instagram.com/RichardChildressRacing/</a></td>
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<td style="width: 17.0213%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Twitter</span></td>
<td style="width: 105.865%"><a href="https://twitter.com/RCRracing?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">https://www.twitter.com/RichardChildressRacing/</a></td>
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<td style="width: 17.0213%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Website</span></td>
<td style="width: 105.865%">https://www.rcrracing.com/</td>
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<td style="width: 173.168%;height: 24px">Richard Childress Racing</td>
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<td style="width: 173.168%;height: 24px">Richard Childress</td>
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<td style="width: 23.4672%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Base</span></td>
<td style="width: 173.168%;height: 24px">North Carolina, United States</td>
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<td style="width: 23.4672%;height: 48px"><span style="font-weight: 400">SeriesÂ </span></td>
<td style="width: 173.168%;height: 48px">NASCAR Cup Series, Xfinity Series, Truck Series, ARCA Racing Series</td>
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<td style="width: 23.4672%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Race Drivers</span></td>
<td style="width: 173.168%;height: 24px">Kyle Busch, Austin Dillon, Jesse Love, Austin Hill</td>
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<td style="width: 23.4672%;height: 144px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Sponsors</span></td>
<td style="width: 173.168%;height: 144px">Chevrolet, Bass Pro Shops, Tracker Off Road, Zone, 3CHI, Alsco Uniforms, Bennett Transportation &amp; Logistics, BetMGM, BREZTRI, Campers Inn RV, Cheddar's, Coca-Cola, Cometic Gasket, Dow, E-Z-GO, Get Bioethanol and Lucas Oil among others.</td>
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<td style="width: 23.4672%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Manufacturer</span></td>
<td style="width: 173.168%;height: 24px">Chevrolet</td>
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<td style="width: 23.4672%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Founded</span></td>
<td style="width: 173.168%;height: 24px">1969</td>
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<td style="width: 23.4672%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Latest Race</span></td>
<td style="width: 173.168%;height: 24px">2024 Busch Light Clash at the Coliseum</td>
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<td style="width: 23.4672%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Championship</span></td>
<td style="width: 173.168%;height: 24px">14</td>
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<td style="width: 23.4672%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Race Victories</span></td>
<td style="width: 173.168%;height: 24px">249</td>
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<td style="width: 23.4672%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Net Worth</span></td>
<td style="width: 173.168%;height: 24px">$150 million (As of February 2020)</td>
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Richard Childress Racing

Richard Childress Racing: 2024 Net Worth, Stats, Owners and More What is Richard Childress Racing? To say that Richard Childress Racing is a legendary team would be an understatement. The iconic Dale Earnhardt and Kevin Harvick&#8216;s former team, RCR is stock car racing team that competes in the top two factions of NASCAR and has six Cup Series championships and five Xfinity Series championships to its name. It is backed by Chevrolet. &nbsp; The History of Richard Childress Racing Founded by former NASCAR racer Richard Childress, the team that boasts about being one of the revered ones in the circuit right now came from humble beginnings. Established in 1969, the team owner was the sole member of the team for almost two decades and served as &#8220;the driver, head mechanic, chief engine builder and mostly everything in between&#8221;. However, RCR&#8217;s fortune took a turn in the 1980s when a few full-time and part-time employees joined the team. What made it even more special was that the team finally clinched its maiden victory with newly hired Ricky Rudd, after 14 years of its inception. Richard Childress Racingâ€™s Net WorthÂ  Richard Childress Racing has managed to build quite an empire over the years. According to Forbes, as of February 2020, the team had an estimated net worth of $150 million. The team also boasts an extensive partnership with multiple brands, including notable ones such as sporting goods retailer Bass Pro Shops, Coca-Cola, Lenovo, Lucas Oil and Cheddar&#8217;s Scratch Kitchen that joined the team in 2020, among several others. As for RCR&#8217;s technical partners, brands such as Automotive Racing Products(ARP), gasket and engine sealing solutions company Cometic, mobility solutions company Mahle and Lucas Oil sit high on the list, along with ANSYS, Miller, OMAX, Zeiss Industrial Metrology, Smith Bros. Push Rods, Sodick, automotive suspension and steering components supplier Moog, software systems manufacuturer JobBOSS and paint protection film and window tint film manufacturer XPEL. Richard Childress Racing Drivers RCR currently fields four drivers in NASCAR&#8217;s top two divisions. While the Cup Series campaign is spearheaded by #3 driver and Richard Childress&#8217; grandson Austin Dillon and #8 driver Kyle Busch, its Xfinity Series team consists of #2 driver Jesse Love and #21 driver Austin Hill. Two-time Cup Series champion Kyle Busch joined RCR ahead of the 2023 season after leaving the 15-year-long partnership with his former team Joe Gibbs Racing after multiple reports indicated a fallout between Busch and his former team owing to sponsorship woes. Addressing the issue, Kyle Busch had said according to Yahoo Sports, â€œSomething that is so disappointing to me and so hurtful about this whole situation with JGR is they were like family. For 15 years, Joe had my back in the stupidest of moments that Kyle Busch was. Like, he was there for me. And it&#8217;s gone. Like it just [snaps fingers] Flipped and gone. And it&#8217;s like nothing I&#8217;ve ever been a part of.â€ 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 Richard Childress&#8217;s grandson Austin Dillon is also making quite the name for himself driving for RCR. The racer drives the iconic #3 in the Cup Series, which was first popularised by the great Dale Earnhardt. In fact, the late racer won six of his seven Cup Series championships driving the No. 3 Chevrolet and continued to be a part of the #3 team, until his sudden death in 2001. So naturally, after Earnhardt&#8217;s passing, Richard Childress retired the car number. However, as Dillon was poised to make his full-time Cup Series debut, grandfather Childress decided to revive the #3. And even Austin Dillon himself recognizes the legacy and magnanimity of the No. 3. &#8220;There&#8217;s a lot prestige behind it and a lot of history goes with it. I feel like if we run well with it, it&#8217;s just going to make things a lot easier. I&#8217;m going to put the pressure on myself to go out there and see what we can do,&#8221; Dillon had said according to The Daytona Beach News Journal. Feb 3, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Austin Dillon (3) during practice at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports Richard Childress Racingâ€™s Investments The RCR team&#8217;s interests exceed far beyond the realms of NASCAR. The team took over the reigns of engine production company ECR Engines back in 2016. In early 2023, the team owner purchased the Carolina Cowboys PBR (Professional Bull Riders) team. â€œIâ€™ve always been a fan of the Western lifestyle, but the new teams concept kicks up the excitement and has proven in its inaugural year to be a strong step forward for the future of bull riding. I couldnâ€™t be prouder to continue to build the Carolina Cowboys alongside Austin Dillon, Jeff Broin, our partners, and fans, â€Â Childress said in a press release. Richard Childress also owns a winery in Lexington, North Carolina that started operations in 2004. According to the official website of the winery, &#8220;NASCAR team owner Richard Childress fulfilled a longtime dream that grew from the days when he first began racing in California and visited wineries with friends. What began as camaraderie and good times soon became an engaging passion for world-class wines, leading to the vision of building a world-class winery of his own&#8221;.Â  Richard Childress Racing Charity and FoundationÂ  In a benevolent and philanthropic endeavor, Richard Childress, in partnership with his wife Judy, opened the Childress institute of Pediatric Trauma. Opened in 2008, the institution works toward saving severely injured children. According to the Wake Forest University&#8217;s website, &#8220;the Institute funds research, education and advocacy to help improve the care and treatment injured kids receive across the U.S.&#8221;Â  Apart from that, the institute provides scholarships to pediatric trauma care providers, besides providing national grants for new pediatric trauma research and technologies. Richard Childress Racing Major Achievements and Awards When it comes to statistics, RCR has had a tumultuous journey. Although the team has six Cup series championships (1986, 1987, 1990, 1991, 1993, 1994) to its name, the last time it found itself at the top of the NASCAR Cup standings was 29 years ago. All of its Cup championship came with Dale Earnhardt and since the Intimidator&#8217;s passing, the team has found itself in quite the drought. In comparison, RCR&#8217;s Xfinity career had seen an upward curve. The team has been able to clinch five championships(2001,Â 2006,Â 2008,Â 2013,Â 2019) in the second faction. As for the Truck Series, the team has had two championship wins, in 1995 and 2011. Apart from that, RCR also has three Daytona 500 wins: Â Dale Earnhardt in 1998,Â Kevin HarvickÂ inÂ 2007, andÂ Austin DillonÂ inÂ 2018. Richard Childress Racingâ€™s Black Day The Daytona 500 was perhaps one of Dale Earnhardt and his team RCR&#8217;s greatest achievements. After chasing an elusive win at the track for about two decades of his career, the driver finally succeeded in finish P1 in 1998. However, just three years later, the same race would claim his life. It all happened on February 18, 2001, when the driver was competing in the final lap of the race. The driver slammed head-first into the retaining wall after contact with Ken Schrader and Sterling Marlin. The driver had suffered from a basilar skull fracture and had died instantly upon contact. Earnardt&#8217;s death triggered a wave of safety improvements in stock cars and are seen even today. Dale Earnhardt Sr | Image Credits: Imago After Earnhardt&#8217;s demise, RCR decided to cease operations to its No. 3. However, in 2014, with Austin Dillon&#8217;s full-time entry into the Cup Series, the iconic car number was brought back. Richard Childress Racing Controversies Richard Childress Racing has had quite some controversies over the years. One of the very recent episodes happened in October of 2023, in the back of the Martinsville Xfinity race where both of the team&#8217;s drivers Austin Hill and Sheldon Creed were competing for a spot in the upcoming week&#8217;s Championship race. However, an unfortunate last lap contact resulted in both the drivers being ousted. The conversation that later ensued saw team owner Richard Childress openly criticizing Sheldon Creed. And to say that his choice of word were not kind would be an understatement. â€œIâ€™ve had drivers drive for me before but nobody as stupid as Sheldon Creed,â€ Childress told NBC Sports after the race. Even Andy Petree, vice president of competition at RCR was seen shouting at the #2 driver in the pit road before storming off. And that&#8217;s not all. The controversy further deepened as a misplaced PR nightmare hinted at more drama behind the scenes. According to a report by EssentiallySports, it all started when RCR sent out a tweet stating that Xfinity Series driver Sheldon Creed will not drive for the next season. A little over a couple hours later, Creed tweeted a statement that stated that he was the one who had left RCR and not the other way around. What&#8217;s even surprising is that RCR had decided to make the announcement while Creed was still competing in the playoffs. For now, all of that is in the past as Creed has joined Joe Gibbs Racing. It can be said that Richard Childress is quite a hot-headed man. 13 years before the Creed-Hill debacle, Childress was stuck in another controversy with RCR&#8217;s current driver, Kyle Busch, who was a part of JGR at the time. After the conclusion of a Truck Series race at Kansas Speedway in 2011, Richard Childress, then 65, decided to confront Busch. And by confront, we mean putting Busch into a headlock and throwing punches at him. The reason? Busch had apparently raced then RCR driver Joey Coulter too hard. While Busch didn&#8217;t retaliate, NASCAR did and fined the team owner $150,000 and put him on probation for the rest of the season. However, all of that is in the past now as Busch joined RCR ahead of the 2023 season and he can also be seen taking a trip or two to Childress&#8217; winery along with his wife Samantha. However, that&#8217;s not all. RCR driver Ryan Newman was handed &#8220;one of the largest penalties in [NASCAR&#8217;s] history&#8221; as said by motorsports journalist Jeff Gluck, back in 2015. The team had reportedly partaken in a restricted act called &#8220;bleeding tires&#8221; where they poked holes in the tires so that they slowly release pressure throughout the race and last longer.Â  While Newman and RCR were docked 75 points each, the teams crew chief Luke Lambert was handed a penalty of $125,000 and a six race suspension. Lambert was also put on probation for the rest of the year. Team engineer Philip Surgen and tire technician James Bender and also were suspended for six races and placed on probation. Later, RCR had appealed against the decision. But to their dismay, a NASCAR appeals panel upheld the penalty and ruled that the tires has intentionally been altered. Richard Childress Racing Social Media  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RichardChildressRacing/  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/RichardChildressRacing/  Twitter https://www.twitter.com/RichardChildressRacing/  Website https://www.rcrracing.com/  &nbsp;  Name Richard Childress Racing  Owners Richard Childress  Base North Carolina, United States  SeriesÂ  NASCAR Cup Series, Xfinity Series, Truck Series, ARCA Racing Series  Race Drivers Kyle Busch, Austin Dillon, Jesse Love, Austin Hill  Sponsors Chevrolet, Bass Pro Shops, Tracker Off Road, Zone, 3CHI, Alsco Uniforms, Bennett Transportation &amp; Logistics, BetMGM, BREZTRI, Campers Inn RV, Cheddar&#8217;s, Coca-Cola, Cometic Gasket, Dow, E-Z-GO, Get Bioethanol and Lucas Oil among others.  Manufacturer Chevrolet  Founded 1969  Latest Race 2024 Busch Light Clash at the Coliseum  Championship 14  Race Victories 249  Net Worth $150 million (As of February 2020)  &nbsp;

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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.

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<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: 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: 163.746%">5 ft 5 in.</td>
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<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: 163.746%">None</td>
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<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: 163.746%">Engaged (reportedly)</td>
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<td style="width: 163.746%">Alexa DeLeon</td>
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<td style="width: 163.746%">Beau Reddick</td>
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<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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