Chris Buescher is furious with Tyler Reddick.
Chris Beuscher and Tyler Reddick (Images via IMAGO and Screenshot @Fox Sports/X)
arrived at Darlington seeking redemption after a close defeat in the Kansas Cup race last Sunday, with a difference of just 0.001 seconds. However, their hopes were dashed once again when a late clash between them, while fighting for the lead, ruined the day for the RFL Racing star.
With only 10 laps remaining in the race, Tyler Reddick, who was in second place, tried to overtake Chris Beuscher’s RFK Racing Ford No:17. Reddick pushed his car to the limit in the turn while Beuscher ran on the outside line, resulting in contact with the wall and significant damage to the Ford.
Chris Buescher confronted Tyler Reddick on pit road after the late contact in Darlington 😳 “I made a mistake.” https://t.co/IYIBS8YyR6pic.twitter.com/b3GOHOs9MT
, Buescher’s teammate, took advantage of the situation and ended his 110-race winless streak. However, Beuscher remained upset as he animatedly talked with Tyler Reddick on pit road. The 23XI driver admitted his mistake, saying “I messed up,” while Beuscher urged him to improve his driving.
The RFK Racing driver was not only disappointed with Reddick for the crash, but also for the lack of respect in the maneuver. He is extremely upset because he had respectful battles with Reddick on several occasions in the past and believes that Reddick’s admission of fault in this incident is of no value.
The incident was the result of two drivers pushing to the limit in search of victory. While Buescher will have to wait longer for his chance at redemption, he can take solace in the fact that they currently have a great car. Reddick, on the other hand, will likely move on without too many issues.