Tyler Reddick, a 13-time NASCAR Cup Series winner and the defending champion of the DAYTONA 500, is partnering with Resemed, a leading health technology company focused on sleep, breathing, and care delivered in the home, as he goes on his own health journey.
The Corning, California-native revealed on Tuesday that, earlier this year, he was diagnosed with Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and started Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) therapy. Shorty after starting that treatment plan, Reddick went on to become the first driver in NASCAR Cup Series history to win the opening three events of the season – winning at Daytona, EchoPark, and Circuit of The Americas (COTA).
For years, Reddick dismissed his sleep apnea symptoms, which included loud snoring, morning headaches, low energy and waking up feeling unrested. That experience reflects a broader challenge. OSA is the most common form of sleep apnea, and impacts nearly 1 billion people globally, yet more than 80% of cases remain undiagnosed and untreated because symptoms are often mistaken as being normal.
Reddick says he’s sharing his experience with the world to help raise awareness of sleep apnea and encouraging people experiencing poor sleep to seek care sooner.
“Looking back, I had sleep apnea symptoms for a long time, but I didn’t think it was something that could affect me,” said Reddick. “I noticed a difference after night one of using my Resmed CPAP therapy, and it completely changed the way I approached recovery, preparation, and performance. I’ve realized that a competitive edge is built through the habits you commit to every day, and prioritizing my sleep health has become one of the most important. If sharing my experience helps someone else recognize the signs and take action, that’s a win.”
Obstructive Sleep Apnea can affect anybody, including people who appear healthy and active. Left untreated, it is associated with serious health conditions including cardiovascular disease, stroke and diabetes. CPAP Therapy, the gold standard treatment for OSA, works by delivering pressurized air through a mask to help keep the airway open during sleep.
“Tyler’s willingness to share his story helps challenge outdated assumptions about who can have sleep apnea,” said Carlos Nunez, MD, chief medical officer at Resmed. “Sleep apnea affects people of all ages, body types and health profiles, yet many people may not realize their daytime fatigue could be connected to how they breathe at night. By amplifying Tyler’s journey, we hope more people recognize the signs, seek care and experience the life-changing benefits CPAP treatment can have on their health.”
Resmed and Reddick will partner to share sleep health education through Tyler’s personal journey with sleep apnea, encouraging more people to recognize the signs and understand the role sleep plays in recovery and performance.
Reddick will have Resemd branding on his No. 45 Toyota Camry XSE at Bristol (September 19), Talladega (October 25), and Homestead (November 8).
