Tyler Reddick secured his seventh career Cup pole and his first of 2024 by putting down a hot lap at 170.124 mph around Darlington. Reddick started strong, leading the field to the green flag. Reddick continued to perform well, winning Stage 2. He battled it out with Keselowski for the lead, ultimately coming out on top.
During the final laps of the Goodyear 400, Reddick was involved in a collision with Chris Buescher. Post-race, Reddick publicly apologized for the incident, showing sportsmanship and accountability. Talking with SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, Tyler Reddick said, “I thought that was going to be last opportunity for me.”
🗣️ "I thought that was going to be last opportunity for me."@TylerReddick discusses his late-race incident with @Chris_Buescher @TooToughToTame and if he would have done anything differently.
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— SiriusXM NASCAR Radio (Ch. 90) (@SiriusXMNASCAR) May 13, 2024
Chris Buescher and Tyler Reddick Clash at Darlington
At Darlington Raceway, two NASCAR stars—Chris Buescher and Tyler Reddick—found themselves in a collision that would alter the course of the race. With just 10 laps to go, Chris Buescher was leading the pack. His eyes were set on victory, but Tyler Reddick had other plans. Reddick, desperate to make a move, attempted to pass Buescher. The result? A high-speed collision that sent both drivers into chaos.
Reddick’s daring maneuver saw him slide into Buescher’s car, pushing him into the outside wall. The impact was fierce, forcing both drivers to pit and effectively ending their chances of finishing first. Buescher’s hopes of victory were dashed, and Reddick faced the consequences of his ill-advised move.
CHRIS BUESCHER WAS NOT HAPPY WITH TYLER REDDICK.
Hear what Buescher had to say to him after Darlington. #NASCAR pic.twitter.com/Ju6HlSYWVc
— NASCAR on NBC (@NASCARonNBC) May 12, 2024
As the dust settled, tempers flared. Buescher confronted Reddick, their frustration boiling over. The physical altercation between the two drivers added another layer of drama to an already intense race. Reddick’s gamble had cost them both dearly, and emotions ran high in the pit lane.
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