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NASCAR Cup Talladega: Reddick escapes chaos for dramatic win
23XI Racing’s Tyler Reddick took the lead on the penultimate lap, only to be overtaken by Brad Keselowski, who in turn got blocked by Michael McDowell going into the final stretch. McDowell’s attempt to block resulted in a collision that allowed Reddick to claim victory in the 2024 season opener. Reddick credited Ty Gibbs and Martin Truex for their crucial support in securing the win, highlighting the teamwork between Toyota drivers. The race saw Toyota facing adversity as multiple cars were eliminated from contention in a wreck, including John Hunter Nemechek, Bubba Wallace, Erik Jones, and Denny Hamlin. Despite the challenges, Reddick emerged victorious, with Noah Gragson, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Alex Bowman, and others completing the top positions.