Tyler Reddick rolled out of Darlington looking like a serious title contender, sitting fourth in the playoff standings with a 35-point cushion. But fast forward just one week to World Wide Technology Raceway, and things didn’t feel nearly as secure. Gateway wasn’t catastrophic, but it wasn’t the kind of run that screams “championship favorite” either. For a driver with speed, skill, and a solid points cushion, the expectation is to look untouchable this time of year. Yet his post-race words told a different story. One that raised eyebrows about where the No. 45 team really stands heading into Bristol.

What looked like a promising day from the jump at Gateway, starting 7th on the grid, unraveled into a frustrating 16th-place finish. “Just typical, frustrating day,” Reddick admitted pos

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