Reddick's Son Hospitalized as Driver Faces Playoff Risk

Tyler Reddick is coping with a family health crisis after his four-month-old son, Rookie, was admitted to the cardiovascular ICU at Levine Children’s Hospital with signs of heart failure and Reddick’s wife Alexa posted an emotional plea for prayers. Despite the crisis, Reddick raced in the Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway and finished seventh after overcoming pit-road trouble, including a loose right-rear wheel that forced an extra stop and dropped him as low as 27th. Those mechanical and pit problems cost valuable stage points and left him well below the NASCAR Round of 8 playoff cutline, making a win at the upcoming Charlotte Roval likely necessary to advance. 23XI Racing and Reddick say they remain focused on fixing pit execution and finding a winning result amid mounting playoff pressure and personal strain.