Trending Now - Tyler Reddick Poised to Break NASCAR Records at Phoenix

WHO:

Tyler Reddick, driver of the No. 45 Toyota

Denny Hamlin, co-owner of Reddick's car

Michael Jordan, co-owner of Reddick's car

David Malukas, driver of the No. 12 Chevy for Team Penske

Denny Hamlin, driver of Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota Camry

Helio Castroneves, driver for Team Penske

Scott Dixon, driver for Chip Ganassi Racing

Graham Rahal, driver in IndyCar

NASCAR, IndyCar, and Firestone

WHAT:

Reddick has won three consecutive races in the NASCAR Cup Series.

Reddick aims to become the first driver to win four consecutive races in the Cup Series.

Malukas set pole position for the Good Ranchers 250 with a two-lap average speed of 175.3 mph.

Denny Hamlin's pole position in the November championship race had an average speed of 133.7 mph.

Castroneves set pole position in 2016 at Phoenix with a speed of 194.9 mph.

The DW12 IndyCar has undergone changes for hybrid specifications, including weight increases and reduced engine power.

Reddick's average finish at Phoenix is 17.8 over 12 starts.

Reddick's previous wins this season include the Daytona 500, Atlanta, and the Circuit of the Americas.

WHERE:

Phoenix Raceway, a one-mile oval track in Phoenix, Arizona.

WHEN:

The Good Ranchers 250 race is scheduled for Saturday, March 7, 2026.

Reddick's chance to win four consecutive races is on Sunday, March 8, 2026.

The last IndyCar race at Phoenix was from 2016 to 2018.

WHY:

Reddick's goal is to win races and ultimately the NASCAR Cup title.

Changes to the DW12 IndyCar were made to improve tire safety and performance.

HOW:

The DW12's minimum weight has increased due to the addition of the aeroscreen cockpit safety device and hybridization.

Engine power has been reduced by dialing down turbocharger boost to improve tire safety.

Reddick's team has focused on addressing performance and pushing in the right direction to achieve success.

QUOTES:

Tyler Reddick: "It truly has been a perfect start... If you do that, that other stuff, what people say about your career, that takes care of itself."

Scott Dixon: "The weight itself... just feels like a bigger, heavier car, without the grip."

Graham Rahal: "I * hated those days... the risk was so high."

Tyler Reddick, driving the No. 45 Toyota, is on a remarkable streak, having won three consecutive races in the NASCAR Cup Series and aiming to become the first driver to secure four in a row this Sunday at Phoenix Raceway. In the meantime, David Malukas set pole position for the Good Ranchers 250 with an impressive two-lap average speed of 175.3 mph, while changes to the DW12 IndyCar have been made to enhance tire safety and performance. As Reddick continues to push for success, he remarked, "It truly has been a perfect start... If you do that, that other stuff, what people say about your career, that takes care of itself."