Tyler Reddick Joins 23XI Racing...and RCR Responds | Reaction & Analysis

[@keithkotary1136]

I believe we are witnessing the makings of another Ganassi type move. Richard Childress is 76 years old. There appears to be no “heir apparent”, ala, Hendrick/Gordon. With both Jr. and now Kelly making it official about plans to go Cup Racing? Stranger things Are happening as we speak. Jr ending up with the 8 and the 3? Priceless!!!

[@HDFXSB645]

I didn't even think about this scenario, but I like it

[@peterbrownless]

Like you're thinking. That would be awesome!

[@johndornoff]

Are you forgetting about the Dillon brother's father who is probably going to take over the team when pops decides to move on?

[@Muscles3676]

I think if Jr was buying into rcr I would think Reddick would want to stay and reunite with Jr

[@keithkotary1136]

@@johndornoff while I realize-that Mike Dillon would be the obvious “heir apparent”, I’m thinking with the money that is being thrown around for these coveted charter’s, and the historic nature of such a deal, would be pretty hard to pass up on. let’s face it, RCR is a B/B+ team. It pains me to say that being a lifelong Sr. Fan. It is what it is. With that said, while I am not an Austin Dillon fan by any means, I would venture to guess that he will be allowed to race out any contract negotiated before such happenings.

[@austinhiggins4645]

The awkwardness for the next year and a half at RCR is gonna be interesting to watch

[@bryonkidder6199]

Reddick better check his safety equipment himself so RCR doesn't have another "ripped seat belt" again...lol

[@WhatAboutTheBee]

A vindictive person would sit Reddick for 2023. "Your seat is right over here, Tyler. Enjoy watching the race from the stands!"

[@KMartReady]

Hopefully RCR don't sabotage his playoff run especially if Austin Dillon manages (he won't) to make it in

[@CurtisBarros]

He is just securing his future, As of being Awkwardness....Not really, im driving to win!! and my team has the same focus "WIN" When you strap in the car nothing else matters!!

[@benskinnell8050]

I don’t think it will be too awkward because Kevin harvick in 2012 said he was leaving to go to shr in 2014 and that was two years from then

[@randallellison6421]

Fans: "wonder how "silly" silly season will get this year? Tyler Reddick: "Hold my contract!"

[@jameswormsley460]

😂😂

[@alexotero7105]

Awesome😂

[@populisttrope9385]

hot take: jr motorsports buys RCR

[@brandencurtin4210]

@@populisttrope9385 I could see that. I’ve been saying he’d buy it already. Run Reddick in 8 and Noah Gragson in 88 and then demote Austin to xfinity to run their development car for a year.

[@usleadershipareliars]

Hopefully RCR gives him the worst equipment they have for the next 1.5yrs, and doesn't allow him in any meetings, and bring up Austin Hill immediately

[@Tomtown007]

this will probably mean Kurt retiring, but I think him and Reddick would be a much stronger team than Reddick and Bubba

[@jlaw5462]

but the 23 (who averages somewhere near a 23rd place finish) is part of Nascars logo now and is untouchable.....soooo...Reddick will have to replace kurt or be a 3rd car...

[@RainWasTaken]

With the way Kurt’s been doing, I think he’ll try to keep racing as long as he can. Besides, I’ve been really enjoying tuning in for Kurt’s mandatory one win per season since 2019.

[@scout222]

@@RainWasTaken actually he’s gotten exactly one win since 2014

[@j.jdouglas]

They aren't getting rid of bubba

[@tombo6245]

@@scout222 What?

[@charlesburns7733]

This happened to RCR 10 years ago when Kevin Harvick announced in 2012 that he would move to SHR in 2014.

[@johnny5plays]

I wonder how fast that 8 car will be at New Hampshire 😂

[@tpgyt5469]

My jaw hit the floor when I saw the news about reddick

[@cringefootball2020]

Same

[@chrisbarnett4719]

Me too

[@kirstenanderson608]

Yup.

[@hf987]

Same

[@austinhiggins4645]

It's so weird to see Toyota to gain a really talented driver after losing lots of talented people to other manufactures

[@JamieTheBangles11Fan]

Got to give Hamlin credit on this one. I really think Denny should consider stepping down to part time to focus on the team.

[@GordonDemby]

@@JamieTheBangles11Fan he’s got a championship to win.

[@redxraider0613]

@@GordonDemby I feel Denny will go down in history as a great driver to never win a championship. He manages to get to final 4 but can't win that last race.

[@mikaelhaggard8031]

@@GordonDemby he isn't winning any championship. Lol

[@vellbariaofficial]

@@JamieTheBangles11Fan I'm also giving Hamlin a damn credit for raising the bars for Toyota camp since they only have 7 drivers (4 from JGR and 2 from 23XII and occasionally 1 from GBR). Hamlin wanted to pull off a Kulwicki being a driver for JGR and being a part owner for a JGR alliance team. I think Hamlin has to focus on recruiting drivers to expand the team as a fuel after losing a chance to win races.

[@killergamerc2535]

I think Tyler Reddick will finally be a championship contender, also I really enjoyed your skit of Kyle Busch and so did my dad. Thanks for always being an inspiration to me!

[@OrdinaryDude]

I'm thinking there might be another skit coming after today's news... ;)

[@mathewhosier9739]

Right, if only 23xi were a championship team, lol, oh wait they aren't, even JGR hasnt won a championship in 3 years, he isn't moving up, he's moving sideways, from 1 top 15 team to another top 15 team

[@sumswaggaming]

@@mathewhosier9739 3 years from the last one? but how many in the past 5 years? with this new gen car its not impossible for a top 15 team to win now. I.E trackhouse, or even 23Xl if they can get some odds and ends figured out. theyve brought good cars to the track pretty consistently.

[@sumswaggaming]

@@mathewhosier9739 RCR is going backwards, losing a great driver and keeping a mid pack driver. 23XI is going forward, gained a great driver on top of Kurt Busch and the always interesting Bubba Wallace.

[@mathewhosier9739]

@@sumswaggaming Reddick will replace Kurt, both RCR and 23xi are top 15 teams on average, he's moving sideways

[@IsaacV24]

I don’t know if anyone is saying this, but if I’m a Kurt Busch fan, I’m getting my tickets for the race track that is closest to me now because 2023 could very well be Kurt Busch’s final year IF Tyler Reddick is going to the 45.

[@xXSamsterXx14]

Thinking could be a 3-car team by then with Wallace, Reddick, and maybe Gibbs

[@skippy1071]

Yes, both Kurt Busch fans better rush to ticketmaster.

[@packisbetter90]

As a long time 20 year Kurt fan. I knew the day was coming. Be awesome if he kept going though. The drives still there obviously

[@cameronchiesa1031]

@@packisbetter90 Same here man! Kurt won't race forever, we just need to enjoy this time he's still racing!

[@packisbetter90]

Don't even think ill find another favorite after either. Just don't feel the same way with this new era of guys

[@dunkin2530]

I couldn’t have predicted this, but i have been hoping Jr would find a reason to get RCR and make his cup aspirations official. Granted, not the way i expected, but this certainly opens the door!

[@liambuchanan6342]

This reminds me of Kasey Kahne landing the 5 car for 2012 in 2010.

[@brendenlandis5477]

Or harvick landing the 4 car in 2012 then going to shr in 2014

[@hf987]

Or Austin Cindric announcing in 2020 that he was going to be in the 21 in 2022. Obviously that didn't stick

[@alexotero7105]

@@hf987 well he did even better. Heck, he got Brad’s vacant seat. That’s a win for me

[@hf987]

@@alexotero7105 yeah

[@s2srt472]

It was a good move for Reddick. We saw in 2020 when he was ordered to stay behind the 3 at Texas. He could’ve won that race but Childress prioritizes the 3.

[@Mr1troyd]

Dang if that's true, chicken shit move by RC....

[@icykhan32]

I don't think he ordered him to stay behind the 3. There's no passing with 550 at Texas

[@s2srt472]

@@icykhan32 he was faster and had the pace. He was told to hold position and let the 3 go at the restart. It was a team order like you see in F1. The number 1 driver takes priority. His grandson will always be the priority.

[@tomtrajnowski4266]

@@Mr1troyd It’s not true just someone’s opinion

[@icykhan32]

Texas is a one lane track and was full throttle with the 550 package it doesn't matter if he was faster it was impossible to pass because of dirty air

[@stevancartwright7343]

This did happen at RCR when Kevin Harvick left. He announced it a year early.

[@slick-px4pq]

I don't recall the timing of that but it was a result of Richard slow footin it about getting a new contract with Kevin.

[@ericjefferson9684]

I can't remember the circumstances now, but I remember when it came down to Austin Dillion and Reddick either getting in or advancing in the playoffs , and it became clear Childress was more concerned about Austin getting in that Reddick. I am not at all surprised that any driver would leave Childress that has an opportunity. I feel the same way about Joe Gibbs and Ty Gibbs. Drivers will sign with Gibbs in order to get paid, but if they have an opportunity for success elsewhere, they will choose to leave (or not sign) with Gibbs because everyone knows who'll get the most love.

[@Tcottong]

I can't imagine kyle busch sticking around as ty gibbs teammate for more than a season.

[@johndornoff]

Just look at the Xfinity series for the past two years. Who really believes that the 18 and 19 have been getting the same resources as the 54.

[@jackmace07]

Yeah if you look at radioactive of Fall Daytona last year you hear RC wishing Austin good luck pre race and hoping he makes the playoffs with radio silence to Reddick

[@aiwash2766]

Maybe Austin Dillon will react to his announcement In his new reality tv show 😂😂

[@thereese1757]

Be crazy to see possibly Kurt, MTJ and Harvick all retire the same year

[@parkerwalsh3340]

I was NOT expecting this

[@elliottcox8077]

My guess is 23XI announced it early almost to see if they could maybe force RCR to retract their option for 2023. I’ll be interested to see how this plays out. With Austin Hill and Sheldon Creed in the pipeline, and Erik Jones on an RCR affiliated team, they’ll be prepared to have the #8 car replaced. But man, this is a day RCR will hate for a long time

[@JJ-zd5ld]

I can understand Reddick wanting to make a move but to go to 23IX I think is a lateral if not a downward move. But to even announce it now is beyond awkward. But signing a deal now is perplexing and a bad move. His value will only go higher but to lock himself in to a contract for 2024 now is mind boggling. I hope the offer was huge $.

[@JBtheExplorer]

I'm a big Reddick fan and excited to see what he'll do at 23XI, though I would've expected him to move to Trackhouse or Hendrick. I think he'll see more success at 23XI than he has at RCR, but I'd also like to see 23XI improve a bit more before '24 gets here.

[@JackCallSports]

That’s what happens you make your least talented driver (grandson) as the #1 priority Richard

[@brannonfrost4286]

RC only brought back the #3 to make finding sponsors easier for his rookie grandson.He had absolutely NO respect for Martha Earnhardt,or the promise he made her.He had $$$ on his mind.Now,his greed and ways are about to sink the empire Richard Childress Racing once was.Well deserved RCR.Very well deserved indeed!!

[@crw3673]

@@brannonfrost4286 you make a valid point 🤔

[@AkshayTalks9]

My favorite racing movie is the art of racing in the rain. Low key cried on my Alaskan airlines flight while watching it

[@RKDxNT3000]

I knew something fishy was going on when RCR announced they only picked up his option for 2023 instead of signing him again.

[@Ka_Gg]

@@johnhaas2523 Or that Reddick was planning on leaving and didn't want a long term contract with him.

[@JayStephens8]

Props to Toyota who for once actually showed care in their driver lineup

[@christenhildebrandt4546]

It does seem like that RCR selling seems to be on table now that there isn’t a top tier driver there anymore. Be great for JRM to buy but could be a great time for Trackhouse or Kaulig to expand.

[@HDFXSB645]

I hope Jr buys RCR if Richard is going to sell. It seems like a Cinderella scenario. Sr put RCR on the map, Jr takes over with the #3 and #8. I hope it happens. But does Jr have the money to make it happen?

[@beekay2186]

@@HDFXSB645 I kinda feel like the question is not whether or not he has the money but whether or not he’s willing to spend the money or thinks it’s a logical use for his money

[@jonathanlunardi14]

@@HDFXSB645 Jr can do something like Keselowski done with Roush and take part of the team as co owner with his sister, Richard could still in the business but with less power.If this became real, Jr will not only take RCR, but also the 3 and the 8 cars, and merger RCR and JR Motorsports in the Xfinity were he also will have the 3 and the 8 cars along side the 1, 2, 7, 9, 21 and 88 cars, and theres also the fact that RCR and Hendrick has an aliance about the engine development, what could help a lot the sucess of this deal. If Jr wants to go to cup level, this is the best option in my view, and also a good way to show Teresa Earnhardt how to do business, and a good revenge too for everything she had done after Dale Sr. death.

[@easyenetwork2023]

@@HDFXSB645 I think he would find the money if he wanted RCR. But it would be easier to just buy the 8 charter and co-own the team with Richard, him retaining the 3. RC will always keep the rights to the 3 probably.

[@easyenetwork2023]

@@beekay2186 He is worth $300 million and a very successful businessman, money out of pocket is probably not the issue, he wants his businesses and sponsors to pay for everything.

[@cole1528]

Wait until pit crews are figured out at JGR/ 23xi. This is the next step into 23xi being a top tier team. The cars have speed but bad pit crews. By 2024, Reddick will contend for wins weekly

[@johmp5114]

I get the hype but Toyata in general has been EXTREMELY hit or miss. Meanwhile Chevy with Trackhouse and Hendrick almost always has at least one car finishing top 5. Im worried he made the wrong move as a fan of his.

[@mathewhosier9739]

Right, even JGR hasnt won a championship in 3 years, Reddick is moving sideways, from 1 top 15 team to another top 15 team

[@Ka_Gg]

@@mathewhosier9739 and when was the last time RCR won a championship? He isn't moving sideways, 23xi is on the upward trend and RCR has been a mid team for years.

[@siferraro]

@@johmp5114 I tottaly agree with you.

[@GhettoJesus23]

Cant tell the haters that...

[@fchrisgrimm]

The only similar early move I can recall is when Kasey Kahne was announced as a 2012 Hendrick driver in the early part of the 2010 season, when he was driving for RPM. He ended up driving one of the Red Bull cars in the 2011 'bridge' season. That said, I don't expect Tyler Reddick to drive for anyone but RCR next year. He's the best option for the seat.

[@nurabsal0x018c]

I wonder what this means for RCR long term. As others have said, with Jr. wanting to go to Cup… some kind of merge with JRM could be the way.

[@nicholashansen7826]

The last time I can remember a contract being signed two years ahead of time was Kasey Kahne for Hendrick.

[@benaube5946]

This makes me wonder about RCR’s future as a whole. Childress has been around for quite a long while and while I don’t think he would be rushing to move on from the sport, nobody saw Ganassi selling either. There’s also a pretty big name looking to get into Cup and will probably need to buy a charter or two and I think if Childress were to sell the team, he’d never feel more comfortable making that decision than selling it to Dale Jr. (Also this would mean Jr. would have both the 3 and 8 cars and man that would be poetry.)

[@benaube5946]

@@johnhaas2523 That’s a good point, I could see him parking the 3 and running a different number in its place. Even just seeing the rights to the number in the Earnhardt name would be good enough for me. That being said, I doubt Jr will care too heavily what Theresa thinks on the matter.

[@josephcarey9571]

@@johnhaas2523 I doubt he’d be able to use the 8 either. Maybe 83 and 88? If this theory comes true

[@MrBigedtc]

A year and a half I would expect 23II to have more in house opportunities, like their own pit crews.

[@paulpokorny1238]

Reddick is a hell of a pick up for that team

[@doomusrlc]

The announcement of this was like Kahne and Hendrick announcing in 2010 about 2012, or SHR announcing Bowyer for 2017 in 2015. Only difference was Reddick stays with RCR next year instead of some random one year deal

[@dakotaroberts3948]

Kevin Harvick was a lame duck at RCR for over a year and they still had great success back in 2013. Finished P3 and won 4 races. Id expect Reddick to finish strong with RCR over the next year and a half. I really would like to see RC go get Erik Jones or Corey Lajoie next.

[@tacka02]

This sort of reminds me of when Kasey Kane signed with Rick Hendrick for 2012. the deal was done in 2010 and announced as such. Kane had to drive for redbull in 2011 before moving to Hendrick. Mark was ready to move out of the 5 it will be interesting to know if Kurt wants to actually move out of the 45 or if he'll forced out.

[@tristanatwood4523]

I have a feeling RCR may no longer be in nascar following the 2023 season. Whether the charters get bought by 23XI, JRM or TrackHouse remains to be seen. But I'd bet those three teams are already in talks or had conversations about the possibility.

[@crw3673]

🤔😖

[@m988022]

reminds me of when kasey went to redbull on his way to hendrick

[@JoshS05]

I think he’ll be in the same situation as he was in RCR.

[@talenmename]

For sure, this move makes no sense to me

[@1888Wyatt]

Doubt it, they’re on the upswing at least with the 45

[@briangriffinfamilyguyfan81]

@@talenmename exactly Keep Kurt to be his mentor and get rid of Wallace I get that Jordan and Hamlin is loyal with Wallace but man Wallace is not good If anything he should go in Xfinity full time for Joe Gibbs That will be for the best imo

[@JoshS05]

@@briangriffinfamilyguyfan81 majority of Bubbas issues have been with his pit crew.

[@brendenlandis5477]

@@briangriffinfamilyguyfan81 bubba isn't going anywhere he's their franchise driver and he brings to much sponsorship to be let go

[@NASCARFAN93100]

Did not think this was even possible

[@jameshunt649]

Congratulations Eric on all your success ! I am a big fan !! Seems like there's one thing no one ever mentions ! A lot of these big-time car owners are getting old ! No offense meant ! But could it be 2311 racing Danny Hamlin could be one of the younger owners ! I mean that's one thing's NASCAR would have to have to survive ! Just a thought !.

[@ChrisOhMy]

You clearly don't know what you're doing with those exclamation points

[@tcjohnson3437]

Its not an issue. Gives people plenty of time to do what they need to do. RCR and #8 team are all professionals. Everyone trying for the same goal. You won't see anyone slacking over the driver change thats a year and a half away. Its the nature of the sport.

[@AkshayTalks9]

Hot take, 23XI isn’t even a upgrade

[@tannermattey]

Almost a downgrade, Toyota is a step off of Chevy this year

[@slick-px4pq]

At RCR he'd always be 2nd to dillion no matter what

[@craighendricks2994]

@@slick-px4pq and he’ll be second to Bubba at 23/11

[@northwestrider369]

I was working for Andy Hillenburg at the time the Efron movie was made. We had the contract for all the car scenes. It was a hectic weekend filming at the real arca race then driving all the way back from Iowa to Rockingham overnight to film at the Rock the next day. It was cool meeting Zac though. He was just a chill guy and spent all day hanging and talking with everyone.

[@DennyDeliversYT]

_Tyler Reddick joins 23XI_ Richard Childress: *_welp… there goes our hopes and dreams of being competitive…_*

[@kirstenanderson608]

🥺

[@XxmetalHeadxX88]

This news blew my mind. Thoughts are racing through my head about what is the future of RCR.

[@Shay_Mendez]

I hate saying it because Dale was RCR, but they've had sub-par equipment for a long while. Happy for Reddick, he IS gonna do great in 23XI.

[@dmoran1093]

RCR isn't getting any better I don't think.Trackhouse is starting to push RCR down on the chevy ladder.

[@justinwilliford7151]

if you go back and listen to andy peetre's interview on the DJD, they had sub par equipment when dale was there as well. dale just got the most out of those cars

[@dmoran1093]

@@justinwilliford7151 Trackhouse gets equipment from RCR and they do way better in it.

[@Ob1tuber]

Here’s what I think will happen, Ty Dillon will leave Petty GMS and will drive with his brother Noah Gragson will move up to Cup and race the 42 for Petty GMS Kurt Busch will retire after 2023 and Reddick will take over the 45 Or Dale Jr takes over RCR and he brings Noah Gragson to cup and keep Austin Dillon Edit: well, this aged like a fine wine

[@bigyodatheman]

So now two silver spooned losers at RCR lololol

[@elijahjp2158]

I like this theory a lot.

[@kadinsmith5182]

I am so mad at this move. Reddick was my 2nd favorite driver only behind Chase Elliott and now he goes to race for Toyota and Henny Damlin. Dont like it. But hopefully it works out for him.

[@crw3673]

As Tyler Reddick and Chevy fan, this does hurt. But I wish Tyler the best.

[@orendz7740]

I felt the same way.

[@kadinsmith5182]

@@crw3673 Yeah I absolutely wish him the best. I just like him in a chevy better.

[@crw3673]

@@kadinsmith5182 couldn't agree more. I really thought he was the future of RCR.

[@Kushey4025]

Long term theory here Dale Jr buys RCR and takes the eight and three number

[@dannyalex7152]

I was in a college class today and during my break I just found out about this and it’s insane

[@crw3673]

As RCR, Chevy and Tyler Reddick fan, this news definitely hurts!😪 But I wish Tyler Reddick all the best, for his career. 👌

[@jasonstarnes3838]

Tyler knew he would always be second fiddle at RCR just like Harvick. Smart move of Tyler's part. Would love to see him in the 23 car, but that will never happen

[@alextriplett9414]

Same here, I don't think Bubba really deserves to be in the cup series, unlike up and coming drivers like Ty Gibbs, Noah Gragson, or Even Matt Denedetto ( I know he's not young up coming driver, but I do think he deserves a second chance.)

[@23boriseze]

@@alextriplett9414 Matty d hasn’t won in truck xfinity or cup bubba won in 2 out of the 3 please stfu about Matty D

[@easyenetwork2023]

@@alextriplett9414 I would probably take Bubba over Matty D though. Bubba did win.

[@alextriplett9414]

@@easyenetwork2023 I here what your saying but remember, That was at a Superspeedways, and most weeks he's running 22nd, or low teens, and remember Bubba's never made the playoffs, Matty D did. Even beating Jimmie Johnson to do it (yeah Johnson missed a race.) But still it mattered, and I think Bubba's in much better equipment when he won then Matty D ever been in. The Wood brothers are still not that great, and they are NOT A Penske ride, but that's just my opinion, Matty D is at least better than a midpack truck team, as well a Bubba most week.

[@94nolo]

I wonder if Reddick wasn't happy and was super disgruntled with RCR and his contract. This was fairly inflammatory. I like it!

[@johndornoff]

I am sure Reddick would have loved to make a move this year but Childress renewed his contract just to make sure he couldn't go anywhere. While 23XI is still young, Reddick is looking at the long term seeing the potential although we have seen teams with superstar backing fizzle and die before but hopefully, it will actually build and become a good team. However, if they truly want to grow they are probably going to have to cut the umbilical cord from JGR which is probably not going to happen until Hamlin retires because as we have seen from the pit crew fiascos, and the death of the 78&95 teams, you don't want someone else controlling your every move.

[@easyenetwork2023]

Gibbs is too Darth Sidious like. The Master killing the Apprentice.

[@dakotafire24]

Im surprised he didnt wait and consider his options next year. He must have gotten a good contract to commit this far out. I was starting to wonder what if he replaced Bowman at Hendrick but I doubt Hendrick is even considering 2024 yet. He does seem like Hamlin's only hope with Kurt retiring and Bubba not showing much promise.

[@charliewhite3992]

If I was RCR Tyler would be sitting on the sidelines I would release him and let 2311 pay him

[@soccerthrowback0664]

Yeah, there’s this crazy thing called a contract and the fact that they picked up his option for 2023…

[@charliewhite3992]

@@soccerthrowback0664 yep you are right bit sounds like he didn't give RCR a chance to match it but 1 thing they can make sure of is he won't win another race in a Chevy they will make him the test car

[@ZRobertson91]

I vote Gragson waits in Xfinity and takes the 8 when Reddick leaves

[@Muscles3676]

Let's be real, grandpa is gonna make sure ty gets the ride after he gets kicked out of Petty GMS.

[@easyenetwork2023]

@@Muscles3676 You mean promoted to Childress maybe? Ty uhasnot been that bad at Petty.

[@larrypereira1265]

You know 23XI won't let Bubba go. They will lose all of their social equity. He could run 30th every week and still not get fired.

[@MitchCollins15]

Weird move for Reddick in my opinion. The way things currently look, I'm not even sure that's an upgrade in equipment. Edit: yeah, you nailed it!

[@williambrant3214]

Austin Hill starting to look like a genius

[@CG4507_KoH]

If you look at on track performance 23XI has had some incredible runs at tracks (Kansas, Nashville, Auto Club, and Martinsville) the finish’s don’t back it up (caught in wreck or pit miscues) the equipment is there, by the time he arrives the fine tuning should be there especially with the pit crews you hope.

[@F_ad_eAway]

So at first I was thinking that he might replace Kurt or Bubba but then I went back and looked at the comment in the post and it says they (23XI) are continuing to build. So with that I think they going to have a third car in 2024 with Reddick piloting it that’s what I think.

[@easyenetwork2023]

I doubt they have a third team unless money comes pouring in from somewhere else.

[@bigyodatheman]

@@easyenetwork2023 Reddick should get.sponsors easy.

[@billtruett8593]

Ok no one is saying it so let’s address the elephant in the room. Tyler at RCR, he plays Second fiddle and will continue to do so. That’s why Harvick is @ SHR just saying.

[@IceCar420]

RCR peaked with Dale Earhardt. Yeah Harvick kept them relevant but he was literally the only guy doing anything over there and you saw the down turn towards the last few years Harvick was there. There is a reason RCR hasn't won a championship since Dale Earhardt. Havick left and won a championship and RCR just kept going down. RCR needs to look at what made HMS so good and the top team in the sport if RCR is going to be around the next 10 years. Hot take Maybe but i say RCR is gone from the sport after Austin Dillions Career unless something major happens.

[@JR.Dugger00]

Id like to see Erik Jones move up to a better team with better equipment

[@easyenetwork2023]

Childress and Petty have a big alliance still I believe.

[@JR.Dugger00]

@@easyenetwork2023 yep they do. I still feel like the equipment isn't quite to the same level as Erik's racing talent however

[@FireBall_Hamlin]

This is a major win for Denny Hamlin, 23XI, and Toyota. I hope to see Tyler Reddick be a championship contender in 2024 and beyond.

[@realbaron5714]

This has been one of the most important announcements so far this year, if Reddick leaves with the 23XI that means that Kurt retires and he will take his place now, who will get on the 8 RCR car? I think Austin Hill could take Reddick's place on that team.

[@bigyodatheman]

No one retires. 2311 becomes a 3 car team.

[@salty_flightdeck_cpo]

So the way it looks now for 2023, RCR will have a lame duck and a TV soap opera star driving their cars. 😬

[@JamieTheBangles11Fan]

Another option is 23XI racing could start a third team and it could be a part time basis for Kurt. Or if Hamlin wants to go part time after next year, Denny and Kurt could split time in a third car

[@Azeria]

Every Toyota Cup title was won by a driver who got their first win in a Chevrolet

[@Ob1tuber]

Oh my god

[@tylerandfriendsgaming1546]

Can we get silly season news that Bubba is out at 23XI and will be back Rick Ware level equipment or something because I can't see Bubba and Reddick meshing that well over there. Maybe try and get Ross Chastain and Kurt Busch and Suarez on a team at Trackhouse.

[@tylerandfriendsgaming1546]

@@johnhaas2523 why's it funny. I think Ross and Kurt meshed well as teammates and maybe get Ross's aggressive driving under control.

[@ggsimmonds1]

Good move for Reddick, good pickup by 23XI, and a good thing for Nascar. It came to a huge cost to RCR though. They are in a very rough spot. But for Nascar as a whole, its good for the sport to have 23XI making waves. I'm following Nascar because of Jordan, and I'm sure others are as well. This offseason has to be all about rectifying the pitcrew situation though.

[@tomstevens7452]

What are the chances tha JR motorsports buys all or part of RCR to move up to cup?

[@kevinhazlett7303]

Rick Hendrick is a owner at JRM. So how is that happening?

[@JamieTheBangles11Fan]

Great move by Denny Hamlin on this one. I think the guy has the potential to be a great owner. I wonder with his hands so full, next year might be Hamlin's last full time season

[@damoncuccia788]

This has Clint Bowyer 2015 vibes...........

[@jacobantony9033]

Just like Kasey Kahne signing a contract for a 5, then having to race a season in the 4 until his contract started.

[@easyenetwork2023]

Or Harvick signing with SHR in 2012.

[@brandanhall9943]

This is going to be a huge hit to RCR. I feel bad but they only gave him a year extension on his contract. It's ruthless business but that's the way the game is played.

[@alextriplett9414]

I think I can really work for 23X1 if it's gonna be Kurt Busch and Tyler Reddick. Bubba's proved to me that in top tier equipment, in a car that shows talent, he don't got any. Sadly he'll be here for years because he's got sponsors and he takes advantage of his skin being Different (Which is kinda awful when you think about it.)

[@mach10_digital]

Pumped to have on board for this season, Eric!

[@frankmartinez6880]

It would be a good move to drop Bubba Wallace.

[@frevazz3364]

Give props to Denny/MJ for plucking one of the most talented drivers in the sport. He is a legitimate championship talent, just behind Kyle Larson in terms of natural talent. If I were him I would try to go for Hendrick and Gibbs but honestly those seats are spoken for, HMS has all young drivers that are winners set up, with Gibbs bringing in Ty to replace Truex they are set, Penske seems set with their lineup, there just aren't top seats available (other option is Stewart Haas but they are off balance right now & and I question Ford's decision making on drivers). While 23XI is an upcoming team with tons of potential, connections, resources that RCR frankly does not have.

[@need4speed5353]

Damn I'm really sad now as a rcr fan

[@StarTheKid16]

Now that there's been time for this news to settle I'm getting more and more optimistic. Moving into the Toyota camp is huge, and I trust that the team'll be able to keep improving. Reddick wouldn't be making this move if he didn't believe 23XI had what it takes to win regularly, so if he sees something he really likes I'm down.

[@DennyDeliversYT]

Tyler Reddick in 2024 with 23XI: *_yessirrrr_* 😤 Tyler Reddick in 2023 still with RCR: *_instant mute in chat_* 🫥

[@mike4409]

Still hard to believe Kurt is the last full time driver that raced against Dale Sr.

[@mccannmotorsports3858]

Idk how well Tyler Reddick will actually do there at 23xl unless they take a big step up in 2024 when he gets there it doesn't sound like much more of an improvement then rcr, look at kurt busch yeah he has one win but he's 15th in points in regular standings which is lower then what Tyler reddick is in regular season standings, yeah Reddick is driving the wheels off rcr cars but still, I don't know right now if it's gonna be a major improvement from rcr unless they have plans to bring him up to jgr in the future

[@nathan1sixteen]

My opinion exactly. He’s moving from a 2nd tier Chevy team to a 2nd tier Toyota team. I see this as almost a career killer, not a career booster

[@mccannmotorsports3858]

@@nathan1sixteen I would agree with you on that, if 23xl wasn't just about on the same tier as rcr was and if there wasn't a chance of reddick being at jgr, 23xl does seem like they're moving up the ranks but it's slow, so they gotta get on it for 2024

[@anubiam3004]

Got to look a bit into the future with this, remember we are talking about a season and a half from now. At this moment it appears to be a sideways move. Ask yourself at the start of the 2024 season which of these two teams is more likely to have grown more relative to the other. RCR isn't and hasn't been anything but a shell of itself for nearly 2 decades. I would full expect 23XI to continue to iron things out and hire better people that weren't available to them when they were first starting. Trendline RCR is flat, 23XI is trending up. This isn't a difficult decision. (Add into this the $$$ that was thrown his way.)

[@mccannmotorsports3858]

@@anubiam3004 I agree with you on that, 23xl does have sights on the future and with Joe Gibbs racing behind them it makes it that much easier just like it was for a team like furniture row racing and Levine family racing

[@nathan1sixteen]

@@anubiam3004 I would disagree that 23XL is trending up. I’d say they’re flatlining and I think you can see that JGR even considers them their “minor league” cup team with the whole pit crew fiasco. RCR is just trending down. I see RCR pulling a Ganassi in a few years and just selling to a Jr Motorsports or something like that.

[@craigpiper2905]

Kenny Rodgers in SIX PACK one of the best "racing" movies.

[@w.anderson16]

Richard Childress in his feels rn 🤧

[@scable-eq7bp]

So maybe there's more to this and a lot more players involved. What if JR Motorsports purchases RCR or forms a merger, this would give them the charters they need to start their Cup teams. This would leave a couple of Xfinity Series rides open at JR Motorsports due to a few drivers advancing to Cup. This is when we see Kelley Earnhardt make a huge play for Hailie Deegan either through contract buy out or Hailie's contract expires and she becomes a free agent and signs on with JR Motorsports. Something about Deegan driving in the Xfinity Series for JR Motorsports just seems right.

[@slick-px4pq]

Drugs are bad for you

[@SheepDawg1374]

Hey Eric, here’s an off the wall thought, now that Reddick left RCR, could RCR join Stewart-Haas in bringing Dodge back in? It might give Dodge the 2nd team they might need and RCR won’t be playing 2nd fiddle to Hendrick anymore.

[@SheepDawg1374]

@@johnhaas2523 Hey John, how familiar are you with the fact Tony has been with Dodge before? He used to use them for his Sprint Car team and I think he still uses MOPAR engines in his current midget team. Also, Tony ISN’T happy with Ford after they REFUSED to let him hire Larson. In addition, MOPAR is what he uses in NHRA. Also, NASCAR IS looking at bringing more Manufacturers into the sport. Who else would they be trying to get? Honda isn’t interested and neither is VW/Audi/Porsche, Hyundai/Kia maybe but they probably aren’t willing to develop anything for V8 stock cars. Oh and John, both times Dodge/MOPAR left was because of money and being the smallest of the Big 3, that would happen to them first before the other 2.

[@easyenetwork2023]

@@SheepDawg1374 He runs Dodge in Top Fuel.

[@Greg1_c]

@@SheepDawg1374 they use dodge for is drag team

[@davidharris2178]

I like the move. Congratulations on your new podcast. I’ll check it out.

[@bahe_4058]

As much as I want to say "Kurt's doing pretty well in the 45, and is openly happy (for once), he's going to hold off his retirement!", in the back of my mind, I can't shake that my favorite driver is going to retire. Reddick does genuinely deserve a fast car, so its not all bad, but still, this one stings.

[@ChrisBl33p]

That's not to say that there won't be a third car at 23XI and that Kurt is getting replaced. I think when Kurt is ready to hang up the gloves, he'll do so on his own terms.

[@bahe_4058]

@@ChrisBl33p I think that is definitely the likely scenario being that he can apparently win with any team/manufacture. Still, just paranoid ig.

[@BelowTheApron]

That was like when kasey kahne moving from evernham, the red bull for 1 year as a filler year, until he landed his hendrick ride.. Austin seems like a great guy but I guess it's pretty evident that Austin is 1st priority and not held on the same level as other drivers.. far as Austin can destroy a car every week and still have a ride where as Tyler always has to live up to high expectations to feel wanted, At 23xi its equal high expectations from Tyler or possibly bubba to perform. Theres no favoritism

[@Landmasters]

What a way to open today... 23XI is a definite upgrade. TRD and JGR are a dangerous duo, especially compared to RCR. My concern is who's staying. Kurt Busch is far and away the best...but him aging and that divorce is hard to work through. Bubba Wallace is still youngish and has room for improvement (not holding my breath) in addition to his monster sponsor coalition It comes down to whether Denny and MJ think building a winning culture is important or biting the bullet some more after a mediocre 2021 and an okay 2022 at the risk of losing some more prestiege (they were everywhere in 2021 and still get massive media this year). I just care that I'm going to enjoy more free chicken tenders baybeeeee

[@Ka_Gg]

It comes down to how much money Bubba is bringing in and if KB wants to retire. Still too early to tell. Bubba needs to make big improvements next year (like you, I"m not holding my breath either)

[@njjn4101]

@@Ka_Gg it’s hard to say how Bubba has or hasn’t preformed this year. He’s run well in multiple races and has been dropped to the back because of put issues. Not saying he’s gonna be an all time great but has shown speed most weekends. I think he falls into the Austin Dillion/ Aric type of drivers. Those guys that usually win at least one race a year or or close to that point line that last regular season race.

[@Ka_Gg]

@@njjn4101 I wouldn't disagree that he is Austin Dillon like, but he gets far more attention. Somewhere around 15th to low 20s type driver. But, he's in great equipment. Anyone with a pulse should be in that range with that car. Even with his pit issues though (assuming no wins), he still wouldn't point his way in. When it really gets down to the last laps/last 50 laps, it seems like Bubba doesn't have "it". Yes, he can go fast at the halfway mark, but he definitely isn't a top level talent. Even when Bubba hasn't had issues this year, he doesn't finish that well.

[@Ka_Gg]

@@njjn4101 Also, Austin Dillon doesn't win every year. He has 3 wins in 8 full seasons. One race he just wrecked Almirola in front of him. I could be wrong, but I think his Coke 600 win was all about pit strategy/fuel economy race. Don't remember his other one. Almirola doesn't win a race every year either. lol. not even close. I had to look it up. It does seem like they win once a year, but both drivers are more likely to have 0 wins than 1 win in a season. Where bubba can really get multiple wins is at the super speedways. He seems to have a very good understanding of those races.

[@easyenetwork2023]

If RCR gets bought out by JRM or co-owned by JRM, I think they become the next SHR, only maybe better.

[@mohitkamat5424]

I don’t get why he didn’t sign with SHR, with Harvick most likely retired after the season it would’ve been the perfect replacement and he would immediately be put in a championship caliber car and organization

[@cjjones2981]

Would rather Reddick replace Wallace and keep Kurt

[@redneckgamers897]

Kurt will race as long as he is winning and being competitive plus Hamlin said that as long as Kurt wants to race he has a rixe

[@redneckgamers897]

Ride

[@billyrayband]

I am not sure why he would announce this now. Damages his team this year and next year, no wonder RCR is pissed.

[@HUSKERS_FAN_1]

your good at what you do man... keep it up!