Tyler Reddick battles battery issue for 4th win in 6 races

More NASCAR Darlington winners and losers

Mar. 22, 2026 at 10:35pm

Tyler Reddick won the NASCAR Darlington race on March 22 despite battling a battery issue throughout the day. Reddick passed Brad Keselowski with less than 30 laps to go to claim his fourth victory in six races this season. The article also highlights other winners and losers from the Darlington race.

Why it matters

Reddick's win despite the battery issue demonstrates his driving skill and the team's ability to overcome challenges. The article also provides insights into the performance of other drivers and teams, which is relevant for NASCAR fans and the sport's broader narrative.

The details

Reddick sat on the pole, battled battery and alternator issues all day, and managed to work a different tire strategy to his advantage in the final 100 laps. Keselowski led 142 of 295 laps in what was his strongest performance in a couple of seasons, but Reddick's speed was too much to overcome. The article also highlights other winners and losers, including Bubba Wallace and Riley Herbst of 23XI Racing, who had issues throughout the race.

  • The Goodyear 400 NASCAR Cup Series race took place on March 22, 2026 at Darlington Raceway.

The players

Tyler Reddick

An American professional stock car racing driver who competes full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No. 45 Toyota Camry for 23XI Racing.

Brad Keselowski

An American professional stock car racing driver who competes full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No. 6 Ford Mustang for RFK Racing.

23XI Racing

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

RFK Racing

A NASCAR Cup Series team co-owned by Jack Roush and Brad Keselowski.

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What’s next

The next NASCAR Cup Series race will be held on April 5, 2026 at Richmond Raceway.

The takeaway

Reddick's ability to overcome a battery issue and still win the Darlington race showcases his driving talent and the strength of the 23XI Racing team. This victory further cements Reddick as a top contender in the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season.