Tyler Reddick finishes 11th at Kansas, championship hopes decline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 4:30 AM
Last updated Sep 29, 2026
Tyler Reddick faced challenges during the NASCAR Cup Series race at Kansas Speedway on September 28, 2026. Starting from 15th, he dropped to as low as 33rd due to handling issues with his No. 45 Toyota. After adjustments by the 23XI Racing team, Reddick made a comeback to an 11th-place finish, earning 26 points. He remains seventh in the Chase standings, but now sits 111 points behind leader Kyle Larson, indicating a decline in his championship hopes as the season progresses.
- •Reddick started the race in 15th place.
- •He fell to 33rd before recovering to finish 11th.
- •The recovery limited substantial championship damage.
- •Reddick has 2,171 points, 111 behind Kyle Larson in standings.
- 4:30 AMYahoo Sports — Tyler Reddick's championship hopes fading after Kansas in 2026
"Tyler Reddick's championship hopes are fading after a tough NASCAR Cup Series race at Kansas Speedway.
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