Here’s a summary of what drivers had to say after Tyler Reddick’s victory at Michigan International Speedway:
**Tyler Reddick** (Winner): He praised his team’s adjustments and improvements from the previous day, highlighting their ability to correct the issues and secure the win.
**William Byron** (2nd): Acknowledged Reddick’s speed and good long-run performance, noting that despite having opportunities on restarts, they couldn’t capitalize. He expressed pride in their effort.
**Ty Gibbs** (3rd): Felt they had a chance but missed an opportunity to clear Byron earlier, which affected their momentum.
**Kyle Busch** (4th): Was pleased with the team’s performance, though he felt they needed a bit more speed. Praised their pit strategy and overall execution.
**Brad Keselowski** (5th): Mentioned issues with the engine but praised the team’s execution and speed, acknowledging Reddick’s superior performance.
**Chris Buescher** (6th): Highlighted a strong recovery after an early accident and a strategic call to change tires, which helped salvage a challenging day.
**Zane Smith** (7th): Spoke about a recovery from a pit road mistake and how he applied learned strategies to finish strong.
**Daniel Suarez** (8th): Felt the car’s performance improved towards the end but was disappointed with his own performance despite the top-10 finish.
**Denny Hamlin** (9th): Expressed regret over damage from the previous day’s spin but was optimistic about adjustments that helped improve the car’s handling.
**Carson Hocevar** (10th): Recovered from a difficult start to secure a top-10 finish, reflecting positively on the team’s performance and momentum.
**Ryan Preece** (11th): Surprised by the 11th-place finish and noted progress despite recognizing areas that need improvement.
**Noah Gragson** (12th): Had a challenging race with balance issues but managed to rebound to a top-12 finish with the help of a late caution.
**Josh Berry** (22nd): Struggled with the car’s setup and adjustments but is looking ahead to Daytona.
**Daniel Hemric** (23rd): Dealt with a damaged car after avoiding a wreck, which impacted their speed and performance.
**Bubba Wallace** (26th): Disappointed with the result but focused on the remaining races and team efforts.
**AJ Allmendinger** (30th): Frustrated with a tire issue but proud of the team’s efforts and performance throughout the weekend.
**Chase Briscoe** (31st): Confused about the cause of the crash and the race’s outcome.
**Corey LaJoie** (32nd): Frustrated with another tough race and an upside-down car, reflecting on a series of challenging events this season.
**Joey Logano** (33rd): Blamed a flat tire and a crash for an early exit, noting the difficulty of the situation and a missed opportunity for a better finish.
**Kyle Larson** (34th): Took responsibility for his mistake on a restart, which led to a crash and significant point loss.
**Christopher Bell** (35th): Experienced a crash due to a chain reaction from a car spinning, a result of congested restarts.
**Todd Gilliland** (36th): Got caught up in a wreck while fighting for position, which ended a promising run.