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Michael Jordan was impressed with 23XI Racing driver Tyler Reddick’s latest performance.
On Sunday, Reddick was forced to drive while suffering from the stomach flu.
At one point in the race, Reddick told his team that he was throwing up and sh—ing all over the place in the car.
"I'm throwing up. S***ting myself."
Tyler Reddick is feeling sick inside the car. #NASCAR pic.twitter.com/B8v25ZQDgP
— NASCAR on NBC (@NASCARonNBC) September 1, 2024
Reddick finished the race in 10th place, which gave him enough points to win NASCAR’s regular season championship.
Tyler Reddick is the 2024 regular season champion, in what will undoubtedly be remembered as “The Flu Race” #nascar pic.twitter.com/dtyn0HIxIX
— Alan Cavanna (@AlanCavanna) September 2, 2024
After the race, Jordan, who once played in an NBA Finals game with the flu, praised Reddick for his gutty performance.
“I know what it feels like to be sick and try to perform, just to do what he did…I wasn’t going around doing 200 miles in a car, I’m proud of his effort. We needed it, we won by one point, he gutted it out and hope he feels better tommorow, and feels better next week. ”
Michael Jordan celebrating with the No. 45 team on their regular season title.
MJ talks about balancing the tough night for the 23 and celebration with the 45. #NASCAR pic.twitter.com/Hn5S3frk2c
— Noah Lewis (@Noah_Lewis1) September 2, 2024