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Toyota Struggles at NASCAR Playoff Opener; Reddick, Wallace Behind

9/22/2025

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Toyota teams faced difficulties at New Hampshire Motor Speedway during the NASCAR Cup Series playoff opener.
Tyler Reddick and Bubba Wallace finished outside the top 20, with Reddick 23 points below the cutline and Wallace 27 points behind.
Reddick called his race a "terrible day," while Wallace described it as a "head scratcher."
Christopher Bell achieved the best finish for Toyota, placing sixth despite damage.
With two races left in the Round of 12, Reddick and Wallace must improve to advance.

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Toyota teams faced difficulties at New Hampshire Motor Speedway during the NASCAR Cup Series playoff opener.
Tyler Reddick and Bubba Wallace finished outside the top 20, with Reddick 23 points below the cutline and Wallace 27 points behind.
Reddick called his race a "terrible day," while Wallace described it as a "head scratcher."
Christopher Bell achieved the best finish for Toyota, placing sixth despite damage.
With two races left in the Round of 12, Reddick and Wallace must improve to advance.