Tyler Reddick has showcased speed throughout the 2023 season. (Photo: Christopher Vargas | The Podium Finish)
KANSAS CITY, Kan. – Tyler Reddick has wasted no time in showing he can be successful at 23XI Racing this season.
However, heading to a track that the team swept in 2022 has left the driver of the No. 45 Toyota curious about this weekend in the heartland.
No team has ever won three straight races with three different drivers, a feat that 23XI has an opportunity to pull off this weekend.
“I’m very curious to see how we stack up,” Reddick said.
As Reddick and Bubba Wallace look to carry on the team’s success, they both observed that Kansas allows drivers to move around.
Bubba Wallace enjoys his maiden Cup pole. (Photo: Dylan Nadwodny | The Podium Finish)
“There is plenty of room to make your car work here.” Wallace said.
When there are multiple lanes to race, it brings out a little extra confidence for someone like Wallace, the most recent winner at the 1.5-mile Kansas Speedway.
Reddick knows his confidence will be high ahead of Sunday’s AdventHealth 400.“I really feel good with where we are as a team, and with Bubba and Kurt winning here last year, my confidence really is high that we can run up front,” Reddick said. “I’ve always run well here and always feel pretty confident coming in here.”
Reddick, who has yet to win a Cup race at Kansas, does not exactly have the finishes to show for it, but strategy and bad luck have taken him out of some good finishes. Entering Sunday’s race, Reddick’s best finish at Kansas is second which he got during the Cup Series’ most recent visit last September.
This Sunday’s race should play out well again for the Toyotas, especially for 23XI Racing.
“I’m really curious how things will play out especially after how well we ran at Las Vegas earlier this year,” Reddick said. “That was the best car I’ve ever had at Vegas, and pit box issues cost a little. It was super fast.”
Reddick ran inside the top ten all day, but was forced to settle for a 15th place finish after strategy at end hindered his team.
So, if you are looking for a big shot in your fantasy league or need a win, do not stray to far from the No. 23 or No. 45 entries. The confidence is high, the speed is there and Tyler Reddick could easily steal the show in Kansas on Sunday afternoon.
