Live Report: Tyler Reddick Kicks Off 2025 With Exciting Personal and Professional Announcements
The 23XI Racing driver Tyler Reddick is starting 2025 on a high note, balancing milestones both on and off the track. After a remarkable 2024 NASCAR Cup Series season, the California native has shared thrilling news that mirrors the family-first ethos of his team owner, Denny Hamlin.
The Reddick Family Grows
Reddick’s latest announcement has fans buzzing. On New Year’s Day, he and his wife, Alexa, revealed they are expecting their second child, affectionately referred to as “Reddick 2.0,” due in June. The couple, who married on July 25, 2024, already share a four-year-old son, Beau. The announcement featured an adorable photoshoot where Beau posed with a book titled “Big Brothers Are the BEST.”
Sharing the joyous news, Reddick wrote, “A new year and a new family member is coming to the Reddick household! Baby #2 arriving in June!” With a growing family, Reddick appears motivated to build on his personal success and carry it into his 2025 NASCAR campaign.
In 2024, Reddick had a breakout season, winning the regular season and securing his first-ever spot in the Championship 4. Although he finished fourth in the standings, the driver of the No. 45 Toyota has laid a solid foundation for the upcoming season.
New Teammates and Challenges at 23XI Racing
Beyond family milestones, Reddick is set to welcome a new teammate, Riley Herbst, in 2025. Herbst, a rising talent from Stewart-Haas Racing’s Xfinity Series team, joins 23XI Racing, co-owned by Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin. However, the team faces challenges off the track due to an ongoing antitrust lawsuit against NASCAR for alleged monopolistic practices.
Despite the lawsuit, 23XI Racing retained two charters for the new season after a court approved a revised preliminary injunction. However, NASCAR’s appeal to block the sale of a third charter leaves Herbst’s participation uncertain—he may have to compete in the “open” category.
Reddick remains optimistic as he uses the offseason to recharge. “Working on other things outside of racing, catching up on life, honey-dos, whatever you want to call them,” he shared. “Once I get all that stuff in a good place, I’ll be decompressed and ready to get back just focused on racing.”
Denny Hamlin’s Family News and Expectations
Reddick isn’t the only one at 23XI Racing with big family news. Co-owner Denny Hamlin and his fiancée, Jordan Fish, recently announced they are expecting their third child, also due in June. The couple, already parents to daughters Taylor (11) and Molly (7), shared the announcement with a festive Christmas-themed social media post featuring sonogram photos captioned, “Arriving in June 2025.”
As Hamlin prepares for fatherhood again, he also eyes a strong 2025 season. While Reddick made the Championship 4 last year, Hamlin will aim to improve his performance, particularly in the second half of the campaign. With both drivers set for personal milestones, expectations for 23XI Racing to compete for the Bill France Cup remain high.
Looking Ahead to the 2025 Season
For Reddick, the road to success in 2025 begins at the Clash at Bowman-Gray Stadium and continues at the Daytona 500. With new teammates, growing families, and high stakes, the year promises to be monumental.
Stay tuned as Reddick and Hamlin juggle their personal milestones and fight for dominance on the NASCAR stage. Will 2025 be the year 23XI Racing makes history?
