Tyler Reddick displays outstanding bravery as he races in Kansas despite his baby being admitted due to ‘cardiovascular ICU’

Tyler Reddick entered the race at Kansas Speedway while his baby remains in the cardiovascular ICU. The 267-lap event is a crucial outing for his playoff hopes, as he currently sits just below the cutline and faces the threat of elimination.

Driving the #45 23XI Racing Toyota, Reddick started the race in 12th. The Hollywood Casino 400 is the penultimate event of the Round of 12, meaning a strong finish could give the 29-year-old a more comfortable cushion heading into the elimination race at the Charlotte Roval next week.

His wife, Alexa, recently shared an update on their baby, Rookie George. She revealed that he is in the cardiovascular ICU at Levine Children’s Hospital in North Carolina due to a heart condition, and asked for prayers during this difficult time.

NASCAR Insider Bob Pockrass shed light on the situation via X, writing:

“Tyler Reddick, whose wife posted on Instagram earlier today asking for prayers as their baby is in the cardiovascular ICU undergoing tests, is here and racing today.”

Bob Pockrass

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Tyler Reddick, whose wife posted on Instagram earlier today asking for prayers as their baby is in the cardiovascular ICU undergoing tests, is here and racing today.

After making his first Championship 4 appearance last year, Tyler Reddick has yet to capture a win in the 2025 season. The Corning, California native secured his postseason berth on points, while his teammate, Bubba Wallace, broke through with a victory at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

The 23XI Racing duo currently sits at the bottom of the playoff standings, with Reddick in 11th (-23) ahead of Wallace in 12th (-27). Other drivers in the elimination zone are Ross Chastain (-12) and Austin Cindric (-19).

One source of encouragement for Reddick is that he won at Kansas in 2023, proving he knows his way around the 1.5-mile oval. That past success could serve as a boost as he faces challenges both on and off the track.

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“Please pray for this sweet guy”: Tyler Reddick's wife on update on their son Rookie amid race at Kansas

Tyler Reddick’s wife, Alexa, shared an update on their son’s medical emergency through social media. Although she rarely discusses their personal lives online, she took this moment to ask for prayers.

Alexa DeLeon Reddick wrote on Instagram:

“After a run around for months with the pediatrician's office, I knew what was going on was something bigger. Always trust your mom's gut. Our sweet Rookie was showing signs of heart failure that were being missed.”

“Please, please pray for this sweet guy that God heals his heart. With God, Rookie, and his amazing doctors here at Levine’s, I believe He can. We are in the cardiovascular ICU while we get some answers and work on improving heart function. I usually don’t share our personal lives, but I’m hoping you take the time to pray for him today.”

Rookie George Reddick was born on May 25 of this year, the same day as the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. He is the couple’s second child, joining older brother Beau, who was born on January 18, 2020, only months after Reddick captured the Xfinity Series championship with Richard Childress Racing.