Michael Jordan's Daytona 500 Ring: Tyler Reddick's Last-Lap Pass Delivers NASCAR's Biggest Win

The NBA legend celebrated his first Daytona 500 victory as a team owner.

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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Tyler Reddick won the Daytona 500 on Sunday with a last-lap pass at Daytona International Speedway, delivering NBA legend Michael Jordan his first Daytona 500 victory as a team owner. Jordan, a six-time NBA champion, celebrated the win by bear-hugging Reddick in victory lane.

Why it matters

Michael Jordan's foray into NASCAR as a team owner has generated significant interest, and his first Daytona 500 win as an owner is a major milestone for the sport. The dramatic last-lap pass also provided an exciting finish to the prestigious Daytona 500 race.

The details

Reddick made the winning pass on the final lap to edge out several other drivers and claim the checkered flag. Jordan, who co-owns 23XI Racing with Denny Hamlin, was overjoyed by the victory and embraced Reddick in the winner's circle.

  • Tyler Reddick made the winning pass on the final lap of the Daytona 500 on Sunday, February 16, 2026.

The players

Tyler Reddick

The driver who won the 2026 Daytona 500 with a last-lap pass.

Michael Jordan

A six-time NBA champion who co-owns the 23XI Racing team that Reddick drives for.

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What they’re saying

“This is an incredible feeling. To win the Daytona 500 for Michael and the whole 23XI team is just amazing.”

— Tyler Reddick, Daytona 500 Winner

“I've won a lot of championships, but this is right up there. To see Tyler pull that off on the final lap, it's just unbelievable.”

— Michael Jordan

What’s next

Reddick and the 23XI Racing team will look to build on this Daytona 500 victory as they compete for the NASCAR Cup Series championship throughout the 2026 season.

The takeaway

Michael Jordan's entry into NASCAR as a team owner has paid off with a historic Daytona 500 victory, further cementing his legacy as one of the greatest sports figures of all time.