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Why does Tyler Reddick car have wife’s name on it at NASCAR Texas race?
Tyler Reddick surprised his wife, Alexa DeLeon Reddick, with his No. 45 23XI Racing Toyota for the NASCAR Cup Series Texas race, set for 2:30 p.m. CT on May 4. Reddick has his wife’s name, Alexa, on the name rail where his name normally goes, according to a social media post by the driver. There […]
Tyler Reddick surprised his wife, Alexa DeLeon Reddick, with his No. 45 23XI Racing Toyota for the NASCAR Cup Series Texas race, set for 2:30 p.m. CT on May 4.
Reddick has his wife’s name, Alexa, on the name rail where his name normally goes, according to a social media post by the driver. There are two heart symbols around her name. Reddick is running a diamond-look paint scheme with the Jordan Brand sponsorship with his 23XI Racing team co-owner, Michael Jordan.
“Alexa has always shown nothing but unwavering support for our family,” Reddick wrote on Instagram. “With Mother’s Day approaching we wanted to surprise her with a little something for Texas!”
Mother’s Day is May 11.
Alexa Reddick is a social healthcare worker and influencer. She works with West Kent, which provides mental health assistance to youth for free. She also founded Sembration Opita, a non-profit organization which raises awareness about environmental causes, aid reforestation and give back to the Dominican community.
Alexa Reddick is the daughter of former MLB player Jose DeLeon, who died in 2024. He played 13 seasons in the majors with the Pittsburgh Pirates, Chicago White Sox, St. Louis Cardinals, Philadelphia Phillies and Montreal Expos.
Alexa and Tyler Reddick have a son named Beau and are expecting a second child in June.
Is Tyler Reddick racing today?
Yes, Tyler Reddick is running in the WURTH 400 NASCAR Cup Series race at Texas. He will start 17th in the race.
Tyler Reddick NASCAR wins
Tyler Reddick has eight NASCAR Cup Series wins in his career.
His latest was the NASCAR Homestead race in 2024 when he passed Ryan Blaney in the final corner to steal the win. Reddick won three times in 2024.
Tyler Reddick stats
Tyler Reddick has an average finish of 12.6 this season. Going into the Texas race, Reddick is sixth in points with 303 and 86 points behind William Byron. He has 41 top five and 81 top 10 finishes in 191 Cup Series starts.
Tyler Reddick age
Tyler Reddick is 29 years old. His birthday is Jan. 10, 1996.
Tyler Reddick hometown
Tyler Reddick is from Corning, California.
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