Tyler Reddick Wins Daytona 500 for Michael Jordan's 23XI Racing

Jordan celebrates first Daytona 500 victory as a NASCAR team owner

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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Tyler Reddick, driving for 23XI Racing co-owned by NBA legend Michael Jordan, won the 2023 Daytona 500 on Sunday. This marked Jordan's first Daytona 500 victory as a NASCAR team owner, a milestone he had yet to achieve in his ownership of the team since 2021. Reddick's last victory prior to Daytona was at Homestead-Miami Speedway in October 2024, where Jordan was also on hand to celebrate with his driver.

Why it matters

The Daytona 500 is considered the most prestigious race in NASCAR, and winning it is a lifelong dream for many drivers and team owners. For Jordan, who has achieved the highest levels of success in basketball, this Daytona 500 victory represents a new accolade and a testament to his passion for NASCAR racing.

The details

Reddick led only the final lap to claim the victory, giving Jordan and 23XI Racing their first Daytona 500 win. The celebration between Jordan and the 23XI team made it clear how much the victory meant, with Jordan describing it as feeling like he had "won a championship." 23XI co-owner Denny Hamlin noted that Jordan is more involved in the team than many realize, attending more races than people know and being genuinely excited about the team's success.

  • Reddick's last victory prior to Daytona was at Homestead-Miami Speedway in October 2024.
  • Jordan became a co-owner of 23XI Racing in 2021.

The players

Tyler Reddick

The driver who won the 2023 Daytona 500 for 23XI Racing, co-owned by Michael Jordan.

Michael Jordan

NBA legend and co-owner of 23XI Racing, for whom this Daytona 500 victory represents a new accolade in his storied career.

Denny Hamlin

Co-owner of 23XI Racing along with Michael Jordan, who noted Jordan's genuine passion and involvement in the team.

Billy Scott

The crew chief for Tyler Reddick's winning car, who had never won the Daytona 500 before Sunday's race.

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What they’re saying

“I can't even believe it. It's so gratifying. I'm ecstatic. I don't even know what to say. It feels like I won a championship, but until I get my ring, I won't even know.”

— Michael Jordan (NASCAR Media)

“He loves the sport, and certainly he goes to a lot of races. Sometimes you don't even see him and he's there. He makes more races than people know. But he loves this race team. There's nothing else that can bring him the joy that seeing his team can do.”

— Denny Hamlin, 23XI Racing Co-Owner (NASCAR Media)

“This is a huge day for us and a big celebration, but I can't even imagine how it compares to the things he's accomplished. But to watch him genuinely be excited and the celebration that he has is a lot what drives us.”

— Billy Scott, Crew Chief (NASCAR Media)

What’s next

Jordan and 23XI Racing will look to build on this Daytona 500 victory as they continue to compete for the NASCAR Cup Series championship.

The takeaway

Michael Jordan's passion for NASCAR has been on full display through his ownership of 23XI Racing, and this Daytona 500 victory represents a new pinnacle of success for the basketball legend in the world of stock car racing.