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The post celebrates Tyler Reddick's victory in the 2026 Daytona 500, driving for Michael Jordan's 23XI Racing team, making Jordan a Daytona 500 champion as an owner.[1][2] Reddick won on the final lap amid chaos, avoiding wrecks and passing Chase Elliott with a push from teammate Riley Herbst, marking the fourth time in history a winner led only the last lap.[4][6] Jordan joined Reddick in Victory Lane, hoisting the trophy and expressing disbelief at the 'surreal' win for his team co-owned with Denny Hamlin.[3][8] 23XI Racing also had three cars in the top 10, a historic achievement for the team founded in 2021.[5]
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The post is trending due to the fresh excitement of the 2026 Daytona 500 win on February 15, 2026, NASCAR's marquee event drawing massive audiences.[1][6] Michael Jordan's celebrity status amplifies buzz, turning a dramatic last-lap finish into viral content across sports fans.[2][3] Reactions from Jordan and Reddick in Victory Lane, captured in videos, fuel shares on social media right after the race.[8][9]
💡Fun Facts
- 1Tyler Reddick didn't lead a single lap until the final one, only the fourth time in Daytona 500 history.[6]
- 2Michael Jordan bear-hugged Reddick and hoisted the Harley J. Earl trophy together in Victory Lane.[4]
- 323XI Racing had three cars in the top 10, a first for the team.[5]
- 4Jordan called the win 'so gratifying' and like 'winning the championship'.[2]
- 5Reddick is just the second Toyota driver to win the Daytona 500.[6]
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Tyler Reddick wins 2026 Daytona 500
NASCAR Cup Series star Tyler Reddick won the Daytona 500 for the first time in his career on Sunday. He held off hard-nosed racers to get the win.
Tyler Reddick wins Daytona 500 in car owned by Michael Jordan
Tyler Reddick won the Daytona 500 in a car owned by Michael Jordan when Chase Elliott crashed as he and Reddick were battling for the win.
Michael Jordan’s NASCAR Team Wins the Daytona 500
Michael Jordan’s NASCAR team, 23XI Racing, won the Daytona 500. Here’s what the victory means for Jordan and Denny Hamlin’s organization.
https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nascar/michael-jordan-daytona-500-tyler-reddick-photos
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