Tyler Reddick trails Denny Hamlin heading into Brickyard 400
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 8:46 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Tyler Reddick's lead in the NASCAR Cup Series has diminished as he enters the Brickyard 400 on July 26, 2026, trailing Denny Hamlin for the regular-season championship. After a series of setbacks, including mechanical problems and crashes, Reddick remains optimistic but acknowledges the team needs to improve. Reddick finished eighth in Friday's practice but struggled with the car's balance, indicating ongoing challenges. He hopes to recapture the team's earlier success as the postseason approaches.
- •Reddick lost his points lead after a difficult stretch of races.
- •He believes the team’s speed is still intact despite recent challenges.
- •Reddick finished eighth in practice at Indianapolis but felt off-balance.
- •The Brickyard 400 is scheduled for July 26, 2026.
- 8:46 PMYahoo Sports — Tyler Reddick Isn’t Panicking Despite Losing NASCAR’s Regular-Season Lead
"Tyler Reddick's once-commanding regular-season points lead has disappeared, but the 23XI Racing driver says the No. 45 team isn't giving up. Ahead of the Brickyard 400, he explained why he still believes the championship fight is far from over.
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