Michael Jordan's 23XI Racing Wins Daytona 500 with Reddick

NBA legend Michael Jordan celebrates first Daytona 500 victory as team owner

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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Tyler Reddick won the Daytona 500 on Sunday in a dramatic last-lap pass, capturing the victory for Michael Jordan's 23XI Racing team. Jordan, the six-time NBA champion, was overjoyed in victory lane as he celebrated the milestone win with Reddick and team co-owner Denny Hamlin.

Why it matters

This victory marks a significant milestone for Michael Jordan, who has expanded his sports empire into NASCAR as a team owner. It also highlights the growing influence of celebrity team owners in the sport, as Jordan's involvement has helped raise the profile of 23XI Racing and the Daytona 500.

The details

Reddick, driving a Toyota for 23XI Racing, led only the final lap to claim the checkered flag. He was the 25th different driver to lead a lap in the race, setting a new Daytona 500 record. Reddick's win snapped a 38-race winless streak, and he was emotional in victory lane after the triumph.

  • Reddick won the Daytona 500 on Sunday, February 16, 2026.

The players

Tyler Reddick

A 30-year-old driver from Corning, California who won the Daytona 500 for Michael Jordan's 23XI Racing team.

Michael Jordan

A six-time NBA champion and the co-owner of 23XI Racing, which won its first Daytona 500 with Reddick's victory.

Denny Hamlin

The co-owner of 23XI Racing and a veteran NASCAR driver who finished 31st in the Daytona 500.

Bubba Wallace

The 23XI Racing driver who led a race-high 40 laps before finishing 10th in the Daytona 500.

Chase Elliott

The driver who briefly held the lead late in the race before being involved in a crash that allowed Reddick to take the win.

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What they’re saying

“It feels like I won a championship, but until I get my ring, I won't even know.”

— Michael Jordan (tribtoday.com)

“I don't want my emotions to take away from the monumental day they just accomplished. Happy birthday, MJ. That's a massive birthday present.”

— Bubba Wallace (tribtoday.com)

“Just incredible how it all played out. Just true Daytona madness. I've already lost my voice from screaming. Never thought I'd be Daytona 500 champion.”

— Tyler Reddick (tribtoday.com)

What’s next

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The takeaway

This victory for Michael Jordan's 23XI Racing team at the Daytona 500 highlights the growing influence of celebrity team owners in NASCAR and the sport's ability to captivate a wide audience beyond its traditional fan base.