Tommy Baldwin, Rick Ware Racing competition director, said he takes responsibility for leaving Cody Ware on older tires that failed and spun with just over a lap to go, triggering overtime that allowed Tyler Reddick, driver of the 23XI Racing No. 45, to win the AdventHealth 400 at Kansas Speedway.
Cody Ware’s spin was caused by a tire failure and came before the white flag; the caution set up overtime in which Tyler Reddick outdueled Kyle Larson, Denny Hamlin and Christopher Bell to claim his fifth victory in nine races for 23XI Racing, while Denny Hamlin had led the most laps.
On the Door, Bumper, Clear podcast, Tommy Baldwin said he should have ordered a pit stop for fresh tires to avoid influencing the race outcome and repeatedly stated he was to blame for the decision.
Baldwin said his team had struggled all weekend, took a waive-around in the third stage, and expressed remorse for losing focus, while Rick Ware Racing and spotter Brent Wentz had defended Cody Ware after the incident.
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