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For fourth-year NASCAR Cup Series team 23XI Racing, Sunday’s runner-up finish by Tyler Reddick in the No. 45 Nasty Beast Toyota Camry was equal parts exhilarating and frustrating. “Second sucks, th…
The runner-up finish by Tyler Reddick in the No. 45 Nasty Beast Toyota Camry at Las Vegas was both exhilarating and frustrating for 23XI Racing. Reddick expressed disappointment, saying “second sucks,” despite their fast performance. 23XI Racing President Steve Lauletta noted their consistent top five finishes, with Reddick and Bubba Wallace ranking 12th and 14th in points. Lauletta emphasized the need for both drivers to finish near the front consistently to improve their positions.
He mentioned the team’s momentum from the previous season and their optimism for upcoming races, especially after strong performances in Vegas. Lauletta highlighted their goal to become a consistent race-winning and championship-contending team within the five-year plan set by Denny Hamlin. Despite the challenges, he emphasized the team’s unity and belief in their strategic direction.
Lauletta lauded their new Airspeed race shop and the collaborative effort towards success, underscoring the unexpected success with Tyler Reddick last year. The team is excited about the progress and aims for a strong fourth season following their partnership with Hamlin and Michael Jordan.
