Tyler Reddick wins Daytona 500 in Michael Jordan-owned car

Reddick passes Chase Elliott on final turn to claim victory in NASCAR's biggest race.

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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Tyler Reddick, a 30-year-old NASCAR driver, won the 68th Daytona 500 on Sunday, passing leader Chase Elliott in the final turn to claim victory. Reddick's win came in a car owned by NBA icon Michael Jordan, making Jordan a champion once again.

Why it matters

The Daytona 500 is NASCAR's most prestigious and watched race of the season, and Reddick's victory in a car owned by the legendary Michael Jordan is a significant achievement that will garner widespread attention and interest in the sport.

The details

Reddick made the winning pass on Elliott in the final turn of the race to claim the checkered flag. This was Reddick's first Daytona 500 victory and Jordan's first as a NASCAR team owner.

  • The 68th Daytona 500 took place on Sunday, February 16, 2026.
  • Reddick passed Elliott in the final turn to win the race.

The players

Tyler Reddick

A 30-year-old NASCAR driver who won the 68th Daytona 500 in a car owned by Michael Jordan.

Chase Elliott

The driver who was leading the Daytona 500 until Reddick passed him in the final turn.

Michael Jordan

NBA icon and owner of the team that Reddick was driving for in the Daytona 500.

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What they’re saying

“It's an incredible feeling to win the Daytona 500, especially in a car owned by Michael Jordan. This is a moment I'll never forget.”

— Tyler Reddick (CNN World Sport)

What’s next

Reddick and Jordan's team will look to build on this Daytona 500 victory and compete for the NASCAR Cup Series championship later in the 2026 season.

The takeaway

Reddick's Daytona 500 win in a car owned by NBA legend Michael Jordan is a significant moment that will bring more attention and interest to NASCAR, showcasing the sport's ability to attract top-tier celebrity owners and produce thrilling, last-lap finishes.