Tyler Reddick and Bubba Wallace encountered pit problems during the race at Las Vegas. The teams of both drivers have faced numerous disappointments in the past due to errors from their pit crews. Unfortunately, the recent incident at Vegas suggests that there have been no significant improvements made to address these issues.
Reddick was in contention for the race victory, battling against a dominant driver. However, a mishap during a pit stop proved to be detrimental to his chances. As a result, he finished the race 0.4 seconds behind the leading Chevy. The impressive defensive performance by Larson played a crucial role in securing the victory for his team.
After the race, Reddick expressed his frustration regarding the recurring pit-stop problems that have cost him potential wins. It is particularly disheartening for him to finish in second place, knowing that these issues continue to hinder his success. He hopes that these problems will not persist throughout the remainder of the year.
In another unfortunate turn of events, Bubba Wallace also experienced a frustrating day at the race. Despite starting at a promising position and having achieved consecutive top-5 finishes, his race was marred by a car issue during the second stage. This forced him to pit and resulted in multiple laps being lost. The team faced additional challenges when a lug nut became stuck, requiring an extended period of time to resolve.
Looking ahead to the next weekend, both drivers are hopeful that their respective crews will perform well and maintain composure. While 23XI Racing has demonstrated their ability to provide competitive cars, their ongoing weakness lies in the efficiency of their pit crews.