Reddick Wins Fourth Race of Season Despite Alternator Failure

Darlington victory puts driver in elite company after hot, grueling race.

Mar. 23, 2026 at 5:40am

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Tyler Reddick and his 23XI Racing team overcame an alternator issue to win the Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway, making Reddick just the third driver in NASCAR Cup history to win four of the season's first six races. The victory also marked Toyota's fifth win in the first six races of the season.

Why it matters

Reddick's victory puts him in elite company with NASCAR Hall of Fame members Bill Elliott and Dale Earnhardt, who accomplished the same feat in 1982 and 1987 respectively. The win also continues 23XI Racing's strong start to the season, with the team now having the most wins in a single season in its short history.

The details

Despite an alternator issue that was diagnosed on lap one, Reddick and his team were able to manage the battery and electrical system throughout the hot and grueling race. They replaced the battery at the end of stage one and then had Reddick turn off all electrical systems, including his cool suit, for the final 100 laps to conserve power and have a shot at the win.

  • The alternator issue was diagnosed on lap one of the race.
  • At the end of stage one, Reddick's crew replaced the car's battery with a larger one.
  • At the beginning of the race's final stage, Reddick chose to turn off all electrical systems, including his cool suit, to have a shot at the win.

The players

Tyler Reddick

The 27-year-old driver of the #45 Toyota for 23XI Racing, who won his 12th career NASCAR Cup Series race.

Billy Scott

The crew chief for Tyler Reddick and 23XI Racing, who helped manage the alternator and electrical issues throughout the race.

Michael Jordan

The co-owner of 23XI Racing, who praised Reddick and the team's composure in overcoming the adversity.

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What they’re saying

“It's stuff you dream of”

— Tyler Reddick

“I think Billy (Scott) did a good job of trying to keep him calm. He kept his composure, and he did an unbelievable job.”

— Michael Jordan, Team owner

The takeaway

Reddick's victory in the face of significant electrical issues highlights the resilience and adaptability of both the driver and the 23XI Racing team. Their ability to overcome adversity and still secure the win puts Reddick in elite company and demonstrates the team's potential for continued success this season.