{"id":48830,"date":"2024-10-27T18:15:55","date_gmt":"2024-10-27T23:15:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/racedaysa.com\/?p=48830"},"modified":"2024-11-01T16:23:38","modified_gmt":"2024-11-01T21:23:38","slug":"tyler-reddick-secures-championship-four-spot-in-thrilling-win-at-homestead-miami-speedway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/racedaysa.com\/index.php\/2024\/10\/27\/tyler-reddick-secures-championship-four-spot-in-thrilling-win-at-homestead-miami-speedway\/","title":{"rendered":"Tyler Reddick secures Championship Four spot in thrilling win at Homestead-Miami Speedway"},"content":{"rendered":"
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\"\"

Tyler Reddick, driver of the #45 The Beast Killer Sunrise Toyota, celebrates after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Straight Talk Wireless 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on October 27, 2024 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Sean Gardner\/Getty Images)<\/p><\/div>\n

 <\/p>\n

By Holly Cain, NASCAR Wire Service<\/em><\/p>\n

HOMESTEAD, Fla. \u2013 In the most dramatic Playoff race of the 2024 season \u2013 featuring three different leaders in the final three laps \u2013 23XI Racing\u2019s Tyler Reddick made a clutch pass out of Turn 4 on the last lap to claim his first NASCAR Cup Series victory at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Sunday when it counted most.<\/p>\n

\"\"

Tyler Reddick, driver of the #45 The Beast Killer Sunrise Toyota, takes the checkered flag to win the NASCAR Cup Series Straight Talk Wireless 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on October 27, 2024 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert\/Getty Images)<\/p><\/div>\n

Reddick passed his team owner, Joe Gibbs Racing\u2019s Denny Hamlin with two laps to go then moved high up against the wall to pass Team Penske\u2019s Ryan Blaney in the final corner to claim the Straight Talk Wireless 400 trophy and secure a position in the Championship Four in two weeks in the Phoenix Raceway season finale.<\/p>\n

His team owner, NBA Legend Michael Jordan raised his arms and cheered loudly from pit lane as Reddick celebrated on the frontstretch after the race, \u201cLittle kid [Reddick] drove his ass off and I\u2019m proud of him,” exclaimed Jordan. “He didn\u2019t let go, he just went for it and we needed it. We needed it.”<\/p>\n

After getting a huge hug from Jordan, Reddick \u2013 the Regular Season Champion \u2013 was all smiles, proud of his move and his 23XI Racing No. 45 Toyota team \u2013 which put him out front for a race best 97 of the 267 laps \u2013 and ultimately handed him the chance at the win after a late race caution flag forced a restart with only seven laps remaining. It marks his eighth career series\u2019 win and third of the season.<\/p>\n

\"\"

Tyler Reddick, driver of the #45 The Beast Killer Sunrise Toyota, celebrates with a burnout after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Straight Talk Wireless 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on October 27, 2024 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert\/Getty Images)<\/p><\/div>\n

\u201cI don\u2019t know, we were backed in a corner and had no other choice – I knew we were on a tire deficit and here at Homestead that\u2019s a death sentence, but I didn\u2019t care,” Reddick said of moving back into the lead after being passed in a four-wide move on the re-start only to work his way back to the point in the final six laps.<\/p>\n

Because he had just pit for tires four laps before that final caution flag, Reddick actually was positioned on the front row for that re-start – the only driver who stayed out during that final pit cycle because he had just pit for fresh tires four laps earlier. He restarted on the front row alongside Blaney but was fourth a lap later in the frenzied final run.<\/p>\n

\"\"

Michael Jordan, NBA Hall of Famer and co-owner of 23XI Racing and Tyler Reddick, driver of the #45 The Beast Killer Sunrise Toyota, celebrate after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Straight Talk Wireless 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on October 27, 2024 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Sean Gardner\/Getty Images)<\/p><\/div>\n

\u201cWe did what it took to win this race and we\u2019re fighting for a championship,” said the 28-year-old Californian, who became only the second driver in 22 years to win at Homestead from pole position.<\/p>\n

\u201cI couldn\u2019t believe it,” he added of the pass \u201cI just knew I needed to get even with him on his right side door and he raced me clean and I appreciate it. I\u2019m just really, really excited having a shot at the championship.”<\/p>\n

While the win vaulted Reddick to an automatic Playoff berth, it left both Blaney and Hamlin in must-win positions heading into next week\u2019s race at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway. Team Penske\u2019s Joey Logano claimed the first Championship Four entry last week at Las Vegas and with Reddick\u2019s victory Sunday only two positions are still available for the race for the 2024 title.<\/p>\n

\"\"

Tyler Reddick, driver of the #45 The Beast Killer Sunrise Toyota, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Straight Talk Wireless 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on October 27, 2024 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Sean Gardner\/Getty Images)<\/p><\/div>\n

Joe Gibbs Racing\u2019s Christopher Bell, who finished fourth Sunday, leads the points standings and holds a 27-point edge on the Playoff cutoff line. Sunday\u2019s sixth-place finisher, Hendrick Motorsports\u2019 William Byron is in that fourth and final transfer position in the standings with a 7-point cushion over Hendrick Motorsports\u2019 teammate Kyle Larson.<\/p>\n

JGR\u2019s Hamlin is now sixth, 18 points back. The reigning series champion Blaney is seventh, 38 points behind Byron and Hendrick\u2019s Chase Elliott, who finished fifth at Homestead, is ranked eighth, 43 points below the cutoff line.<\/p>\n

\u201cObviously, it\u2019s disappointment – had a great shot to win and didn\u2019t have a very good last lap,” Blaney said. \u201cMan, I thought I got into [turn] three hard and the 45 [Reddick] just blitzed up in there and it stuck for him which is very impressive.<\/p>\n

\"\"

Tyler Reddick, driver of the #45 The Beast Killer Sunrise Toyota, Christopher Bell, driver of the #20 Rheem Toyota, and Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, race during the NASCAR Cup Series Straight Talk Wireless 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on October 27, 2024 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert\/Getty Images)<\/p><\/div>\n

“Hate to give one away like that, although I don\u2019t know if we gave it away. Got the lead back after losing it on the re-start and just last lap just didn\u2019t play out for us. Just really stinks. I appreciate everyone on the 12-team for bringing a really fast race car. We had a really fast race car and I had a really great shot to go to Phoenix and still have one more chance.”<\/p>\n

Byron placed sixth Sunday, followed by his Hendrick teammate Alex Bowman. Kaulig Racing\u2019s A.J. Allmendinger was eighth with Spire Motorsports rookie Carson Hocevar and Stewart-Haas Racing\u2019s Ryan Preece rounding out the top-10.<\/p>\n

The final opportunity for drivers to secure a position in the Championship Four comes in next Sunday\u2019s Xfinity 500 at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway (2 p.m. ET on NBC, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio). Blaney is the defending race winner and Byron won there this Spring.<\/p>\n

Of note, Elliott, Blaney and Bell all have past wins at Martinsville to land Championship Four berths.<\/p>\n

Interviews:<\/h3>\n

NCS Race Winner Tyler Reddick (No. 45 23XI Racing Toyota) – <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

 <\/p>\n

Billy Scott (Crew Chief of the No. 45 team) and Dave Rogers (Competition Director, 23XI Racing) –<\/p>\nhttp:\/\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/23XINCS102724.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n
\n
\n
\n

NASCAR Cup Series Race – Straight Talk Wireless 400<\/b><\/p>\n

Homestead-Miami Speedway<\/b><\/p>\n

Homestead, Florida<\/b><\/p>\n

Sunday, October 27, 2024<\/b><\/p>\n

                1. (1)  Tyler Reddick (P), Toyota, 267.<\/p>\n

                2. (20)  Ryan Blaney (P), Ford, 267.<\/p>\n

                3. (4)  Denny Hamlin (P), Toyota, 267.<\/p>\n

                4. (3)  Christopher Bell (P), Toyota, 267.<\/p>\n

                5. (7)  Chase Elliott (P), Chevrolet, 267.<\/p>\n

                6. (25)  William Byron (P), Chevrolet, 267.<\/p>\n

                7. (11)  Alex Bowman, Chevrolet, 267.<\/p>\n

                8. (32)  AJ Allmendinger(i), Chevrolet, 267.<\/p>\n

                9. (15)  Carson Hocevar #, Chevrolet, 267.<\/p>\n

                10. (35)  Ryan Preece, Ford, 267.<\/p>\n

                11. (12)  Josh Berry #, Ford, 267.<\/p>\n

                12. (13)  Chase Briscoe, Ford, 267.<\/p>\n

                13. (2)  Kyle Larson (P), Chevrolet, 267.<\/p>\n

                14. (24)  Michael McDowell, Ford, 267.<\/p>\n

                15. (21)  Chris Buescher, Ford, 267.<\/p>\n

                16. (23)  Daniel Suarez, Chevrolet, 267.<\/p>\n

                17. (18)  Brad Keselowski, Ford, 267.<\/p>\n

                18. (8)  Bubba Wallace, Toyota, 267.<\/p>\n

                19. (16)  Noah Gragson, Ford, 267.<\/p>\n

                20. (31)  Todd Gilliland, Ford, 267.<\/p>\n

                21. (5)  Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Chevrolet, 267.<\/p>\n

                22. (28)  Erik Jones, Toyota, 267.<\/p>\n

                23. (6)  Martin Truex Jr., Toyota, 267.<\/p>\n

                24. (34)  Harrison Burton, Ford, 267.<\/p>\n

                25. (30)  Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, 267.<\/p>\n

                26. (29)  John Hunter Nemechek, Toyota, 267.<\/p>\n

                27. (36)  Austin Cindric, Ford, 267.<\/p>\n

                28. (26)  Joey Logano (P), Ford, 267.<\/p>\n

                29. (9)  Daniel Hemric, Chevrolet, 267.<\/p>\n

                30. (19)  Zane Smith #, Chevrolet, 267.<\/p>\n

                31. (17)  Kyle Busch, Chevrolet, 267.<\/p>\n

                32. (27)  Kaz Grala #, Ford, 267.<\/p>\n

                33. (22)  Ross Chastain, Chevrolet, 267.<\/p>\n

                34. (10)  Justin Haley, Chevrolet, 266.<\/p>\n

                35. (33)  Corey LaJoie, Ford, 266.<\/p>\n

                36. (14)  Ty Gibbs, Toyota, 261.<\/p>\n

                37. (38)  Chad Finchum(i), Ford, 258.<\/p>\n

                38. (37)  JJ Yeley(i), Chevrolet, Accident, 223.<\/p>\n

Average Speed of Race Winner:  129.379 mph.<\/p>\n

Time of Race:  3 Hrs, 5 Mins, 44 Secs. Margin of Victory:  0.241 Seconds.<\/p>\n

Caution Flags:  6 for 30 laps.<\/p>\n

Lead Changes:  33 among 11 drivers.<\/p>\n

Lap Leaders:   T. Reddick (P) 1-5;C. Bell (P) 6;T. Reddick (P) 7-32;K. Larson (P) 33;B. Keselowski 34-41;T. Gilliland 42;J. Haley 43;C. Elliott (P) 44-49;T. Reddick (P) 50;K. Busch 51-53;B. Wallace 54-55;T. Reddick (P) 56-83;R. Blaney (P) 84-87;C. Elliott (P) 88-115;D. Hamlin (P) 116-122;T. Reddick (P) 123-124;K. Busch 125;R. Blaney (P) 126-127;C. Elliott (P) 128-159;D. Hamlin (P) 160-168;C. Elliott (P) 169-171;C. Bell (P) 172-173;C. Elliott (P) 174;R. Blaney (P) 175-176;C. Elliott (P) 177-187;R. Blaney (P) 188;K. Busch 189;R. Blaney (P) 190-220;T. Reddick (P) 221-251;R. Blaney (P) 252-257;T. Reddick (P) 258-260;D. Hamlin (P) 261-265;R. Blaney (P) 266;T. Reddick (P) 267.<\/p>\n

Leaders Summary (Driver, Times Lead, Laps Led):  Tyler Reddick (P) 8 times for 97 laps; Chase Elliott (P) 6 times for 81 laps; Ryan Blaney (P) 7 times for 47 laps; Denny Hamlin (P) 3 times for 21 laps; Brad Keselowski 1 time for 8 laps; Kyle Busch 3 times for 5 laps; Christopher Bell (P) 2 times for 3 laps; Bubba Wallace 1 time for 2 laps; Todd Gilliland 1 time for 1 lap; Justin Haley 1 time for 1 lap; Kyle Larson (P) 1 time for 1 lap.<\/p>\n

Stage #1 Top Ten: 45,23,9,12,77,20,11,24,48,19<\/p>\n

Stage #2 Top Ten: 11,9,20,45,12,24,19,77,41,16<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

  By Holly Cain, NASCAR Wire Service HOMESTEAD, Fla. \u2013 In the most dramatic Playoff race of the 2024 season \u2013 featuring three different leaders in the final three laps \u2013 23XI Racing\u2019s Tyler Reddick made a clutch pass out of Turn 4 on the last lap to claim his first NASCAR Cup Series victory […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":676,"featured_media":48845,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[11],"tags":[527,16,496],"class_list":["post-48830","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nascar","tag-homestead-miami-speedway","tag-nascar","tag-tyler-reddick"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/GettyImages-2181404187-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1713","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p7hzTZ-cHA","jetpack-related-posts":[],"jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/racedaysa.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/48830","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/racedaysa.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/racedaysa.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/racedaysa.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/676"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/racedaysa.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=48830"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"http:\/\/racedaysa.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/48830\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":48853,"href":"http:\/\/racedaysa.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/48830\/revisions\/48853"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/racedaysa.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/48845"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/racedaysa.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=48830"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/racedaysa.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=48830"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/racedaysa.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=48830"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}