Conflict looms in Michael Jordan’s garage as star driver makes self-centered claim despite teammate’s inexperience

When you’re performing a grand burnout in victory lane, all that matters to you is that you win and everyone else doesn’t. This even includes your teammates. Sure, you’re working together on a team, but when it comes to the “win at all costs” attitude in racing games, drivers will think twice before treating their teammates.

As 40 cars sprint away to get that checkered flag and bask in the spotlight, every step counts. Early in NASCAR’s history, fans have seen instances of teammates spinning each other around the track. So it’s no surprise that 23XI Racing’s Tyler Reddick was unfazed by his teammates’ poor performance at Talladega Superspeedway and focused solely on his own performance.

Tyler Reddick isn’t ready to leave space for teammates

Since winning the Xfinity Series championship in 2019 for Richard Childress Racing on the restricted track at Talladega Superspeedway, Tyler Reddick hasn’t seen a winning face on the infamous asphalt oval. Back in April, Tyler Reddick made his first start for Michael Jordan’s team at Talladega, but ended up finishing 16th.

But after winning the race at Kansas Speedway, Tyler Reddick seemed to have regained his confidence, and now, he’s looking forward to more.

And when he does, he’ll do whatever it takes. The driver of the No. 45 Toyota admits that when you buckle up and sit in your Cup Series seat, there’s only one thing in front of you: the start and finish line. While it’s absurd to help your opponent, it’s equally foolish to give your own chance to win to a teammate.

Redick said, “For the most part, you can help yourself by helping your line. If you can get around your teammates, that’s even better. “I wouldn’t say it’s that crazy. “

“You don’t sacrifice your route just because the guy in front of you is fighting in the same spot as you are scoring,”

He said with a straight face.

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Another driver in Michael Jordan was definitely feeling the pressure and although he showed winning speed, he wasn’t having the best season due to a series of bad pit strategy and misfortunes.

NASCAR vents anger at Talladega Superspeedway, Bubba Wallace in precarious position

Bubba Wallace is winless so far this year. Despite winning the pole position at Texas Motor Speedway last week and remaining in the top three nearly all day, he was unable to secure the win and ended up finishing third. The Alabama native has been running on points alone and maybe it’s time for him to buckle up and get his first win of the season.

But Tyler Reddick’s recent comments are bound to increase the pressure on his shoulders. He currently sits in 9th place, just 2 points behind HMS icon Kyle Larson. Therefore, he remains trapped in the top 8 bubble.

Wallace’s track record of success at Talladega was not zero. Back in 2021, he scored a victory on the 2.66-mile tri-oval. However, it was his only top-5 performance in 11 attempts.

However, Wallace has shown undeniable promise this year. In addition to making the playoffs for the first time in his career, he has eight top-10 finishes, including five top-5 finishes; not to mention his top-three finish last week. Let’s hope Bubba plays his best at Talladega and makes his boss, Michael Jordan, proud.