Chase Briscoe expressed playful jealousy as Tyler Reddick made headlines by cutting off his signature hairstyle before the NASCAR Cup Series Round of 8 elimination race at Martinsville Speedway, bringing attention to the Tyler Reddick mullet haircut. Reddick, who struggled to find victory this season, chose to shed his mullet for a fresh start in the final two races.
Tyler Reddick Changes His Look After Difficult Season
Tyler Reddick, driving for 23XI Racing, decided to part ways with his mullet following a challenging, winless NASCAR Cup Series campaign. He shared a brief video on Instagram featuring his wife, Alexa, and their son helping with the transformation, captioning:
“Mullet was no luck to us this year 👎🏼 Giving the new look a shot with 2 races left in the season 🤣”
The playful spirit continued in the comments as Joe Gibbs Racing’s Chase Briscoe joined in:
“Jealous you can grow hair like that 😂”
Despite recording nearly 15 top-10 finishes, Reddick was unable to capture a victory and missed progressing in the playoffs by 15 points after the elimination race at Charlotte Roval. He joked about the situation during his haircut video, saying:
“Having my Britany moment. Didn’t win no races. Shave my head,” Reddick said during the video.
This season, Reddick’s performance didn’t match his previous highs, and after his playoff ousting, he aimed for a change—on and off the track.
Briscoe’s Breakout Year Contrasts Reddick’s Struggles
While Reddick altered his look to break a string of tough results, Chase Briscoe experienced career-best success. Briscoe captured three wins, achieved seven front-row starts, and secured multiple pole positions. His season also included 15 top-five finishes, raising him to the top of the Cup points standings as the season nears its close.
As qualifying for the upcoming Xfinity 500 at Martinsville wrapped, Reddick registered a 14th place starting position while Briscoe secured ninth. Briscoe’s win at Talladega Superspeedway the prior weekend punched his ticket into the Championship 4—marking his first appearance in the final round—in a thrilling finish that highlighted his growth this season.
Briscoe Approaches Final Stretch with Confidence
Briscoe’s momentum carried from a last-lap pass at Talladega, delivering his third win of the 2025 Cup season and solidifying a new level of self-assurance. His victory at Pocono, where he led 72 laps and outpaced teammate Denny Hamlin, was instrumental in easing pre-playoff tension. In his own words:
“I feel totally different. Even going into next week, like I’m not stressed or feel any pressure at all. I felt a ton going into, you know, Pocono and just leading up to that point. So, yeah, it’s kind of all icing on the cake at this point,” Chase Briscoe said (4:28 onwards).
To celebrate a pivotal push from Ty Gibbs at Talladega, Briscoe thanked him in memorable fashion. As Briscoe maintains his lead in points and eyes the final two races, he moves forward without the weight that has affected many drivers in the high-stakes Cup Series season.
What Comes Next for Reddick and Briscoe?
The elimination race at Martinsville Speedway is scheduled for Sunday, October 16 at 1:30 pm CT, where both Reddick and Briscoe will be on the grid—each bringing a distinct narrative. Reddick, with his fresh haircut, hopes the change sparks better luck, while Briscoe rides the wave of his breakout campaign toward a potential championship. As the season concludes, fans will be watching to see if Reddick’s decision impacts his racing results and whether Briscoe can maintain his commanding form to clinch the Cup title.
