What Cup drivers said at Kansas after Tyler Reddick earned fifth win this year for Michael Jordan team
Key Points:
- Tyler Reddick won the race, benefiting from a late caution and a strategic two-tire pit stop call, despite some tight racing and contact with Christopher Bell and Denny Hamlin during the final laps.
- Michael Jordan, owner of 23XI Racing, praised Reddick's performance and the strong showing of all four team cars finishing in the top 15, emphasizing the team's growth and future potential.
- Kyle Larson finished second, noting his car was too tight on two tires during the final restart, which allowed Reddick to overtake him despite his initial lead.
- Chase Briscoe secured third place after a strategic call by his crew chief and a late-race caution, though he admitted the team was not very competitive throughout most of the race.
- Other notable finishes included Denny Hamlin in fourth, Bubba Wallace in fifth, and William Byron in seventh, with several drivers commenting on challenges with car balance and race strategy.