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Darlington Today
By the People, for the People
Tyler Reddick wins at Darlington for 4th NASCAR victory this season
Reddick, driving for Michael Jordan's 23XI Racing team, led the final 28 laps to capture the checkered flag.
Mar. 22, 2026 at 11:19pm
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Tyler Reddick won the NASCAR Cup Series race at Darlington Raceway, leading the final 28 laps to capture his fourth victory of the 2026 season. Reddick, who drives for the 23XI Racing team co-owned by Denny Hamlin and Michael Jordan, started from the pole position and led 77 laps in his No. 45 Toyota to win by nearly 6 seconds over Brad Keselowski.
Why it matters
This marks the fourth win of the season for the 23XI Racing team co-owned by NBA legend Michael Jordan, further establishing the team as a force to be reckoned with in NASCAR. Reddick's victory also continues his strong start to the year, as he became the first driver in NASCAR history to win the first three races of a season.
The details
Reddick chased down Keselowski, who led a race-high 142 laps, and made the winning pass on Lap 266 of 293. Tire management was crucial on Darlington's abrasive surface, and the new car regulations led to increased wear. Despite predictions of chaos, the race featured only four caution flags, the fewest at Darlington since 1999.
- Reddick led the final 28 laps to capture the victory on Sunday, March 22, 2026.
- Reddick became the first driver in NASCAR history to win the first three races of a season earlier this year.
The players
Tyler Reddick
The 30-year-old driver won his 12th career NASCAR Cup Series race and his fourth of the 2026 season. He drives for the 23XI Racing team co-owned by Denny Hamlin and Michael Jordan.
23XI Racing
The NASCAR team co-owned by Denny Hamlin and NBA legend Michael Jordan, for which Tyler Reddick drives the No. 45 Toyota.
Brad Keselowski
The veteran NASCAR driver led a race-high 142 laps but was unable to hold off Reddick's late charge to the checkered flag.
What’s next
The NASCAR Cup Series will race at Martinsville Speedway, the first short track of the 2026 season, on Sunday, March 29. A year ago, Denny Hamlin snapped a 31-race winless streak with his first victory in 10 years at Martinsville, where he has a series-leading six wins.
The takeaway
This victory for Tyler Reddick and the 23XI Racing team co-owned by Michael Jordan further solidifies their status as a top contender in the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season. Reddick's strong start, including becoming the first driver to win the first three races, has him firmly in the championship hunt.
