Tyler Reddick's Sports Injuries

Type of Sport: Racing

Tyler Reddick's Sports Injuries Table

Type Area Date Consequences Content How It Happened Recovery Duration Rehabilitation Details Impact On Career Psychological Impact Previous Injuries Return To Competition Severity Treatment Medical Staff Long Term Impact Preventive Measures Competition Missed Initial Symptoms Re Injury Risk Support System Rehabilitation Location
Fractures Right Wrist 2021-07-17 Required immediate medical attention and was unable to drive for several weeks. The crash was severe, causing significant damage to his car and resulting in a fractured wrist. Reddick fractured his right wrist during a crash in the NASCAR Cup Series race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. 6 weeks Underwent surgery to repair the fracture followed by physical therapy. Missed several races, impacting his standings. Frustration and determination to recover quickly. Concussion in 2019. 2021-09-05 Severe Surgery and physical therapy. Orthopedic specialist and NASCAR medical team. Potential for lingering stiffness or weakness. Enhanced safety measures in car design. Four races. Severe pain, swelling, and inability to move the wrist. Moderate, depending on recovery and future impacts Team, family, and medical professionals. Specialized medical facility.
Head Injuries Head 2019-10-11 He had to sit out the rest of the practice session and undergo medical evaluation. The incident occurred during a high-speed practice session, causing significant concern among his team and fans. Tyler Reddick suffered a concussion during a practice session at Talladega Superspeedway when his car hit the wall at high speed. 1 week Underwent rest and medical monitoring to ensure full recovery before returning to racing. Minimal; he returned to competition the following week. Heightened awareness of safety protocols. None reported prior to this incident. 2019-10-19 Moderate Rest and medical observation. NASCAR medical team. No long-term effects reported. Improved helmet and head support systems. One practice session. Headache, dizziness. Low with proper precautions. Team and family support. Home and NASCAR medical facilities.
Sprains Left Ankle 2022-05-14 Experienced pain and swelling but continued to race with medical clearance. The incident was minor but caused discomfort and required medical attention to ensure it wasn't more serious. Reddick sprained his left ankle after tripping over equipment in the pit area before the race at Kansas Speedway. 2 weeks Rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE) along with physical therapy. Minimal; continued to compete with some discomfort. Increased caution around equipment. Concussion in 2019, wrist fracture in 2021. 2022-05-15 Mild RICE and physical therapy. NASCAR medical team. None anticipated. Improved organization and safety protocols in the pit area. None. Pain, swelling, and limited movement. Low with proper care. Team and medical staff. Home and track-side medical facilities.

Tyler Reddick's Sports Injuries Videos

Pole sitter Tyler Reddick suffers an issue and makes contact with the wall at Kansas.

Tyler Reddick has a tire go down and smacks the wall at Kansas Speedway, causing a caution. He has a right rear flat tire which leads to him almost spinning out but managing to keep the car off the wall. This incident is part of a series of tire failures seen throughout the race, with teams running low air pressure to achieve better performance but risking tire integrity.
Video thumb: Pole sitter Tyler Reddick suffers an issue and makes contact with the wall at Kansas.

Tyler Reddick collides with Erik Jones in a hard crash | NASCAR ON FOX HIGHLIGHTS

Tyler Reddick makes contact with Erik Jones off turn 3 at Pocono Raceway, causing a hard crash into the inside wall. The incident brings out the caution for the fifth time, with heavy damage to both cars. Erik Jones checks up to avoid a slower car, leading to the collision with Reddick. The crash results in significant damage to Reddick's car, which loses its crush panel, and Jones's car, which hits the pit wall but avoids the safer barrier. The AMR safety team quickly assists Jones, who walks to the ambulance. The crash affects both drivers' standings, separated by just one Championship point.
Video thumb: Tyler Reddick collides with Erik Jones in a hard crash | NASCAR ON FOX HIGHLIGHTS

Chris Buescher and Tyler Reddick get into a physical altercation after a collision at Darlington.

After the Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway, drivers Chris Buescher and Tyler Reddick had a physical altercation. Buescher expressed frustration over being taken out of the race, feeling he lost a chance to win due to Reddick's aggressive move. Reddick acknowledged his mistake, understanding Buescher's anger and regretting the incident that cost both drivers the race. Both drivers shared their perspectives, with Buescher emphasizing the loss of opportunity and Reddick admitting fault and the need for better decision-making in the future.
Video thumb: Chris Buescher and Tyler Reddick get into a physical altercation after a collision at Darlington.