Tyler Reddick faces radiator issues during NASCAR Chicagoland race
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 12:24 AM
Last updated Jul 6, 2026
Tyler Reddick encountered a significant setback during the eero 400 NASCAR Cup Series race on July 5 at Chicagoland Speedway. Midway through the event, Reddick's car began to smoke and left a large amount of fluid on the track after an issue with the radiator on Lap 135. After stopping on pit road, Reddick's team confirmed that something had gone through the radiator, prompting a lengthy caution for cleanup as the crew worked on repairs in the garage. This incident marks another challenge in Reddick's season, following a series of difficulties that have impacted his points standing.
- •Reddick experienced a radiator issue on Lap 135 at Chicagoland.
- •His car laid down fluid, leading to a race caution for cleanup.
- •The 23XI Racing crew is working to fix the car in the garage.
- •Reddick had previous troubles including a DNF at Michigan and tire failure at San Diego.
- •Denny Hamlin has taken the points lead from Reddick after recent races.
- 12:05 PMMotorsport.com — What went through the nose of Tyler Reddick's car at Chicagoland?
- 12:05 PMYahoo Sports — What went through the nose of Tyler Reddick's car at Chicagoland?
- 12:24 AMYahoo Sports — Tyler Reddick suffers another setback with radiator issue in NASCAR Chicagoland race
"Tyler Reddick is now 44 points behind Denny Hamlin in the championship standings, continuing to lose ground in a 173-point swing since Memorial Day Weekend. But this latest issue was truly a case of bad luck. On Lap 132 of 267 as the race approached the halfway point, and in the middle of green flag pit stop cycle in Stage 2, Reddick's car suddenly slowed, leaking fluid everywhere. “We ...Keep reading
"Tyler Reddick had a major issue midway through the NASCAR Chicagoland race, laying a significant amount of fluid on the track before going to the garage.
"During the NASCAR Cup race at Chicagoland, Reddick struck a piece of debris that instantly punctured both the radiator and oil cooler
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External links- Motorsport.comJul 7, 2026, 12:05 PMWhat went through the nose of Tyler Reddick's car at Chicagoland?
Tyler Reddick is now 44 points behind Denny Hamlin in the championship standings, continuing to lose ground in a 173-point swing since Memorial Day Weekend. But this latest issue was truly a case of bad luck. On Lap 132 of 267 as the race approached the halfway point, and in the middle of green flag pit stop cycle in Stage 2, Reddick's car suddenly slowed, leaking fluid everywhere. “We ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJul 7, 2026, 12:05 PMWhat went through the nose of Tyler Reddick's car at Chicagoland?
During the NASCAR Cup race at Chicagoland, Reddick struck a piece of debris that instantly punctured both the radiator and oil cooler
- Yahoo SportsJul 6, 2026, 12:24 AMTyler Reddick suffers another setback with radiator issue in NASCAR Chicagoland race
Tyler Reddick had a major issue midway through the NASCAR Chicagoland race, laying a significant amount of fluid on the track before going to the garage.
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