NASCAR star Tyler Reddick's bet with wife to choose son's name
NASCAR driver Tyler Reddick reveals how he named his son Beau
NASCAR star's bet with wife
NASCAR star Tyler Reddick recently shared the story of how he and his wife chose their son's name in an episode of the Netflix documentary 'NASCAR: Full Speed'. Reddick explained that before the start of the Xfinity Championship race in 2019, he made a bet with his wife, Alexa De Leon, about their unborn child's name.
Reddick revealed that they were having trouble agreeing on a name, with each of them having different preferences. To settle the matter, they made a wager: if Reddick won the championship race, he could name their son 'Beau' or whatever else he liked. However, if he lost, his wife would have the final say in choosing the name.
Motivation to win the championship
The bet served as a great source of motivation for Reddick, as he was determined not to lose the championship. He recalled thinking, 'There was no way I’m gonna lose this championship', and this mindset pushed him to give his best performance.
As fate would have it, Reddick emerged victorious at the Homestead-Miami Speedway, clinching the Xfinity Championship title in 2019. This win not only secured his son's name as 'Beau', but also brought him immense satisfaction and pride.
Reddick's NASCAR journey
Tyler Reddick is an accomplished NASCAR driver, having won the Xfinity Championship consecutively in 2018 and 2019. He also held the title of regular season champion in 2019. After racing for Richard Childress Racing from 2020 to 2022, Reddick joined Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin’s 23XI Racing team in 2023.
Although he finished the 2023 season in sixth place, Reddick's career is marked by his determination and passion for the sport. The bet with his wife is just one example of the memorable and personal moments that have shaped his journey in NASCAR.
