Reddick wins Kansas overtime after late caution drama
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Kansas City, Kan. — On Sunday Tyler Reddick passed Kyle Larson on the final lap of overtime at Kansas Speedway to win the AdventHealth 400, completing his fifth victory in the first nine NASCAR Cup Series races of the season. The decisive pass followed a late caution after Cody Ware’s spin that sent the race into overtime.
Kansas race officials recorded Reddick first to the checkered flag Sunday; Chase Briscoe finished third and Denny Hamlin finished fourth. Hamlin co-owns Reddick’s 23XI Racing entry with Michael Jordan. Team pit strategy and late restarts shaped the finish, and Reddick’s five wins are the most through nine races since Dale Earnhardt nearly four decades ago.
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Timeline
- 1. Race ran caution-free except for stage breaks through most of scheduled distance.
- 2. Lap 266: Cody Ware spun, prompting a late caution and extending the race to overtime.
- 3. All lead-lap cars pitted; differing tire choices affected restart order.
- 4. Overtime restart occurred on Lap 273 with Larson briefly in the lead.
- 5. Final lap: Tyler Reddick passed Kyle Larson to win; finishing order recorded.
Why it matters
Tyler Reddick's win at Kansas Speedway is a big deal for NASCAR fans. His fifth victory in just nine races is a feat not seen since Dale Earnhardt's time. If you're a fan of the sport, you'll want to keep an eye on Reddick's performance this season.
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