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Reddick's Race Derailed by Stray Part!
7 Jul
Summary
- A stray part, possibly from another car, punctured Reddick's radiator and oil cooler.
- NASCAR allowed repairs as the damage was deemed mechanical, not from a crash.
- Reddick lost 30 laps and finished 36th, impacting his championship lead.
Tyler Reddick experienced a significant setback during the recent race when his car unexpectedly slowed on Lap 132, leaking fluids. The issue was traced to punctures in his radiator and oil cooler, caused by an unidentified piece of debris.
Onboard footage suggested the part may have been a diffuser stay from Kyle Larson's car, which had spun and damaged its own diffuser earlier. Because NASCAR classified the damage as mechanical, the No. 45 team was allowed to make repairs in the garage.
Reddick lost approximately 30 laps due to the repairs. He rejoined the race but ultimately finished in 36th place. This result marks a downturn for the driver who had previously finished in the top 15 for every race this season, impacting his position as a championship leader.
