Tyler Reddick faces personal challenges while competing
The driver Tyler Reddick competed on Sunday with championship hopes at stake, after it was revealed that his newborn son was diagnosed with a chest tumor affecting his heart. Rookie, the second child of Tyler and Alexa Reddick, was born in May. Alexa revealed last week that the baby has been dealing with serious health complications. The couple shared an update before the race at The Roval at Charlotte Motor Speedway, where Tyler was starting from the pole position and needed the victory to remain in contention for the Cup title. Shane van Gisbergen won the race, eliminating Reddick from the playoffs, who finished in tenth place. Alexa Reddick posted on social media about her Rookie condition, stating that she has a “tumor that ‘chokes’ the renal vein and artery. It tells the heart ‘Hey, I’m not getting enough blood… pump harder'”. This has caused an enlargement of the heart, and the 4-month-old baby will need to have a kidney removed, as the doctors determined that it no longer works.He added that his son was happy, spending time playing with bubbles, playing and “interacting with every nurse and doctor who enters his room”. Tyler Reddick had kept his son’s health situation private until his wife made it public before last week’s race at Kansas Speedway, where she revealed that Rookie was at Atrium Health Levine Children’s Hospital in Charlotte and showing signs of heart failure. Reddick talked about Rookie’s health in Charlotte.“He will undergo open surgery to remove his right kidney. We are not sure when,” Alexa wrote. “Waiting is okay for now to give his heart a break while he is on blood pressure medication. They hope his heart will fully recover because it was just an innocent bystander. We have answers, but a journey ahead to bring our little Cookie home.”
Alexa Reddick
Reddick, who reached the final of last year’s championship, entered Sunday’s race below the cut line for the drivers. The field was reduced from 12 to eight after the race. The last four, Reddick, his 23XI Racing teammate, Bubba Wallace, Ross Chastain and Austin Cindric, were eliminated.“Healthier probably isn’t the right word, but I’ve never seen him happier. His color looks good. He’s gained weight. A lot of things are going well,” Reddick said. “All that being said, some of the toughest moments are definitely ahead. We’re definitely not out of the woods. There are some things we have to get through first.”
Tyler Reddick
Denny HamlinReddick, meanwhile, expressed gratitude for the support he and his family have received and reflected on the emotional impact this has had on his family.“For me, this weekend, where we’re at, is what it is,” Reddick said. “I’m going to go out there and give it my best while I’m here. For me, this week, the elimination, everything that’s going on in the racing world is taking a back seat, as it should be.”
Tyler Reddick
Instagram post by Alexa Reddick
Alexa Reddick’s Instagram post describes her son’s condition and the path forward.Reddick continued to reflect on the decision to compete and the support received.“Countless people have helped,” Reddick said. “Countless people have reached out, provided support, whatever. It’s been really revealing. I agree with my wife, this is the hardest thing I’ve had to go through… Certainly, being out [last week] wasn’t ideal.”
Tyler Reddick
“We’ve tried to do everything we can as a company to leverage all possible resources, to get second, third opinions, everything, put it in contact with specialists,” Hamlin said. “We feel, not relief, but it’s a small relief that they now understand what the path forward is, instead of not knowing.”
Denny HamlinReddick, meanwhile, expressed gratitude for the support he and his family have received and reflected on the emotional impact this has had on his family.Instagram post by Alexa Reddick
Alexa Reddick’s Instagram post describes her son’s condition and the path forward.Reddick continued to reflect on the decision to compete and the support received.“Countless people have helped,” Reddick said. “Countless people have reached out, provided support, whatever. It’s been really revealing. I agree with my wife, this is the hardest thing I’ve had to go through… Certainly, being out [last week] wasn’t ideal.”
Tyler Reddick
Reddick, meanwhile, expressed gratitude for the support he and his family have received and reflected on the emotional impact this has had on his family.“We’ve tried to do everything we can as a company to leverage all possible resources, to get second, third opinions, everything, put it in contact with specialists,” Hamlin said. “We feel, not relief, but it’s a small relief that they now understand what the path forward is, instead of not knowing.”
Denny Hamlin
Instagram post by Alexa Reddick
Alexa Reddick’s Instagram post describes her son’s condition and the path forward.Reddick continued to reflect on the decision to compete and the support received.Denny Hamlin, co-owner of Reddick’s car, said that 23XI Racing has provided support and has been involved in getting the best attention for Rookie.“Countless people have helped,” Reddick said. “Countless people have reached out, provided support, whatever. It’s been really revealing. I agree with my wife, this is the hardest thing I’ve had to go through… Certainly, being out [last week] wasn’t ideal.”
Tyler Reddick
Reddick, meanwhile, expressed gratitude for the support he and his family have received and reflected on the emotional impact this has had on his family.“We’ve tried to do everything we can as a company to leverage all possible resources, to get second, third opinions, everything, put it in contact with specialists,” Hamlin said. “We feel, not relief, but it’s a small relief that they now understand what the path forward is, instead of not knowing.”
Denny Hamlin
Instagram post by Alexa Reddick
Alexa Reddick’s Instagram post describes her son’s condition and the path forward.Reddick continued to reflect on the decision to compete and the support received.“Countless people have helped,” Reddick said. “Countless people have reached out, provided support, whatever. It’s been really revealing. I agree with my wife, this is the hardest thing I’ve had to go through… Certainly, being out [last week] wasn’t ideal.”
Tyler Reddick
“We’ve tried to do everything we can as a company to leverage all possible resources, to get second, third opinions, everything, put it in contact with specialists,” Hamlin said. “We feel, not relief, but it’s a small relief that they now understand what the path forward is, instead of not knowing.”
Denny HamlinReddick, meanwhile, expressed gratitude for the support he and his family have received and reflected on the emotional impact this has had on his family.Instagram post by Alexa Reddick
Alexa Reddick’s Instagram post describes her son’s condition and the path forward.Reddick continued to reflect on the decision to compete and the support received. Denny Hamlin, co-owner of Reddick’s car, said that 23XI Racing has provided support and has been involved in getting the best attention for Rookie.“Countless people have helped,” Reddick said. “Countless people have reached out, provided support, whatever. It’s been really revealing. I agree with my wife, this is the hardest thing I’ve had to go through… Certainly, being out [last week] wasn’t ideal.”
Tyler Reddick
Reddick, meanwhile, expressed gratitude for the support he and his family have received and reflected on the emotional impact this has had on his family.“We’ve tried to do everything we can as a company to leverage all possible resources, to get second, third opinions, everything, put it in contact with specialists,” Hamlin said. “We feel, not relief, but it’s a small relief that they now understand what the path forward is, instead of not knowing.”
Denny Hamlin
Instagram post by Alexa Reddick
Alexa Reddick’s Instagram post describes her son’s condition and the path forward.Reddick continued to reflect on the decision to compete and the support received.“Countless people have helped,” Reddick said. “Countless people have reached out, provided support, whatever. It’s been really revealing. I agree with my wife, this is the hardest thing I’ve had to go through… Certainly, being out [last week] wasn’t ideal.”
Tyler Reddick
Reddick, meanwhile, expressed gratitude for the support he and his family have received and reflected on the emotional impact this has had on his family.“We’ve tried to do everything we can as a company to leverage all possible resources, to get second, third opinions, everything, put it in contact with specialists,” Hamlin said. “We feel, not relief, but it’s a small relief that they now understand what the path forward is, instead of not knowing.”
Denny Hamlin
Instagram post by Alexa Reddick
Alexa Reddick’s Instagram post describes her son’s condition and the path forward.Reddick continued to reflect on the decision to compete and the support received.Denny Hamlin, co-owner of Reddick’s car, said that 23XI Racing has provided support and has been involved in getting the best attention for Rookie.“Countless people have helped,” Reddick said. “Countless people have reached out, provided support, whatever. It’s been really revealing. I agree with my wife, this is the hardest thing I’ve had to go through… Certainly, being out [last week] wasn’t ideal.”
Tyler Reddick
Reddick, meanwhile, expressed gratitude for the support he and his family have received and reflected on the emotional impact this has had on his family.“We’ve tried to do everything we can as a company to leverage all possible resources, to get second, third opinions, everything, put it in contact with specialists,” Hamlin said. “We feel, not relief, but it’s a small relief that they now understand what the path forward is, instead of not knowing.”
Denny Hamlin
Instagram post by Alexa Reddick
Alexa Reddick’s Instagram post describes her son’s condition and the path forward.Reddick continued to reflect on the decision to compete and the support received.“Countless people have helped,” Reddick said. “Countless people have reached out, provided support, whatever. It’s been really revealing. I agree with my wife, this is the hardest thing I’ve had to go through… Certainly, being out [last week] wasn’t ideal.”
Tyler Reddick
“We’ve tried to do everything we can as a company to leverage all possible resources, to get second, third opinions, everything, put it in contact with specialists,” Hamlin said. “We feel, not relief, but it’s a small relief that they now understand what the path forward is, instead of not knowing.”
Denny HamlinReddick, meanwhile, expressed gratitude for the support he and his family have received and reflected on the emotional impact this has had on his family.Instagram post by Alexa Reddick
Alexa Reddick’s Instagram post describes her son’s condition and the path forward.Reddick continued to reflect on the decision to compete and the support received.“Countless people have helped,” Reddick said. “Countless people have reached out, provided support, whatever. It’s been really revealing. I agree with my wife, this is the hardest thing I’ve had to go through… Certainly, being out [last week] wasn’t ideal.”
Tyler Reddick
Reddick, meanwhile, expressed gratitude for the support he and his family have received and reflected on the emotional impact this has had on his family.“We’ve tried to do everything we can as a company to leverage all possible resources, to get second, third opinions, everything, put it in contact with specialists,” Hamlin said. “We feel, not relief, but it’s a small relief that they now understand what the path forward is, instead of not knowing.”
Denny Hamlin
Instagram post by Alexa Reddick
Alexa Reddick’s Instagram post describes her son’s condition and the path forward.Reddick continued to reflect on the decision to compete and the support received.Denny Hamlin, co-owner of Reddick’s car, said that 23XI Racing has provided support and has been involved in getting the best attention for Rookie.“Countless people have helped,” Reddick said. “Countless people have reached out, provided support, whatever. It’s been really revealing. I agree with my wife, this is the hardest thing I’ve had to go through… Certainly, being out [last week] wasn’t ideal.”
Tyler Reddick
Reddick, meanwhile, expressed gratitude for the support he and his family have received and reflected on the emotional impact this has had on his family.“We’ve tried to do everything we can as a company to leverage all possible resources, to get second, third opinions, everything, put it in contact with specialists,” Hamlin said. “We feel, not relief, but it’s a small relief that they now understand what the path forward is, instead of not knowing.”
Denny Hamlin
Instagram post by Alexa Reddick
Alexa Reddick’s Instagram post describes her son’s condition and the path forward.Reddick continued to reflect on the decision to compete and the support received.“Countless people have helped,” Reddick said. “Countless people have reached out, provided support, whatever. It’s been really revealing. I agree with my wife, this is the hardest thing I’ve had to go through… Certainly, being out [last week] wasn’t ideal.”
Tyler Reddick
