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Tyler Reddick diagnosed with sleep apnea amid NASCAR season

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 3:38 PM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Tyler Reddick diagnosed with sleep apnea amid NASCAR season

Summary

Tyler Reddick, the 2026 Daytona 500 winner, announced on August 25 that he has been diagnosed with sleep apnea. He discussed the challenges he has faced over the years, including reliance on 'mountains of caffeine' in the mornings and experiencing vivid dreams similar to nightmares. Sleep apnea is a disorder that interrupts breathing during sleep. The diagnosis comes as Reddick continues to compete in the NASCAR season, highlighting the impact of health issues on professional athletes.

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By the Numbers

•Reddick revealed his diagnosis on August 25.
•He described severe fatigue and reliance on caffeine.
•Sleep apnea disrupts breathing during sleep.
•Reddick is competing in the ongoing NASCAR season.

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3:38 PMMotorsport.com — Tyler Reddick reveals sleep apnea diagnosis

What they're saying

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2026 Daytona 500 winner Tyler Reddick revealed on Tuesday that he was diagnosed with sleep apnea, and described what he has been dealing with for years. Reddick described needing 'mountains of caffeine' in the morning and 'crazy dreams' akin to nightmares. Sleep apnea is a sleep-related breathing disorder where a person's breathing is constantly interrupted while sleeping, typically due to a ...Keep reading
— Motorsport.com

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