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NASCAR Truck Rookie Tyler Reif Treated for Heat Exhaustion, Released After St. Petersburg Race

Team statements credit quick medical care following the St. Petersburg street race.

Overview

  • Niece Motorsports said Tyler Reif was transported for observation after finishing 16th in the OnlyBulls Green Flag 150 on the streets of St. Petersburg.
  • In an 8:02 p.m. ET update, the team reported he was treated for heat exhaustion and released from a local medical facility.
  • The update noted that Reif and his family expressed gratitude to NASCAR officials, track medical workers, and local medical staff.
  • Reif, 18, was making his third NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series start after a 17th-place finish at EchoPark Speedway the prior week.
  • He stepped up to the national series following ARCA success, including a 2023 Phoenix win and multiple ARCA West victories with runner-up points finishes in 2023 and 2024.