Tyler Reddick Earns Pole for Kansas NASCAR Cup Race

The 23XI Racing driver aims for his fifth win of the season.

Apr. 19, 2026 at 12:40am

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An abstract, energetic painting featuring a NASCAR race car in motion, with vibrant brushstrokes and neon colors capturing the raw speed and power of the vehicle.Tyler Reddick's pole-winning car bursts with energy as he aims for another victory at Kansas Speedway.Kansas City Today

Tyler Reddick, driver for 23XI Racing, will start from the pole position in Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race at Kansas Speedway. This marks the fourth time this season that Reddick has earned the pole, and he will be looking to secure his fifth victory of the year.

Why it matters

Reddick has been one of the top performers in the NASCAR Cup Series this season, consistently qualifying well and winning races. His strong start to the year has him firmly in contention for the championship, and a win at Kansas would further cement his status as a title favorite.

The details

Reddick turned the fastest lap in qualifying to earn the pole position for Sunday's race at Kansas Speedway. The 23XI Racing driver has been one of the most consistent performers in the Cup Series this year, with four pole positions and four race wins so far in 2026.

  • Reddick will start from the pole position on Sunday, April 19, 2026.

The players

Tyler Reddick

A 23-year-old driver competing in his third full season in the NASCAR Cup Series, currently driving for 23XI Racing.

23XI Racing

A NASCAR Cup Series team co-owned by NBA legend Michael Jordan and current driver Denny Hamlin.

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What’s next

Reddick will look to convert his pole position into a victory on Sunday, which would be his fifth win of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season.

The takeaway

Tyler Reddick's strong start to the 2026 NASCAR season has him firmly in the championship hunt, and his pole position at Kansas Speedway gives him an excellent opportunity to add another win to his resume.