Tyler Reddick Wins Fourth Race of Season at Darlington

Reddick overcomes alternator issues to take victory at "The Lady in Black"

Mar. 22, 2026 at 10:50pm

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Tyler Reddick won the Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway on Sunday, his fourth victory of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season. Reddick overcame early alternator problems and a failed pit stop to battle back and pass teammate Brad Keselowski for the lead with 28 laps remaining, going on to win by over 5 seconds.

Why it matters

Reddick's fourth win in six races this season has him matching 23XI Racing's single-season win record, and puts him in elite company with NASCAR Hall of Famers Dale Earnhardt and Bill Elliott for his early-season success. The victory at the challenging Darlington track, known as "The Lady in Black", further cements Reddick as a championship favorite in his sophomore Cup Series season.

The details

Reddick started on pole position alongside his 23XI Racing teammate Bubba Wallace, but the No. 45 Toyota Camry had issues from the start, including a failed alternator that required the team to replace the battery. This meant Reddick's cool suit was not working, forcing him to pump out the heated water during pit stops. Despite the setbacks, Reddick was able to battle back through the field, passing teammate Keselowski late to take the victory.

  • Reddick started on pole position on Sunday, March 22, 2026.
  • Reddick won the Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway on Sunday, March 22, 2026.

The players

Tyler Reddick

A 26-year-old driver in his second full-time season in the NASCAR Cup Series, currently racing for 23XI Racing.

Brad Keselowski

A veteran NASCAR driver and team owner, currently racing for RFK Racing.

Chris Buescher

A NASCAR driver currently racing for RFK Racing, and Keselowski's teammate.

Bubba Wallace

A NASCAR driver currently racing for 23XI Racing, Reddick's teammate.

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What they’re saying

“I know never to give up. I think it's very fitting that when we finally get our first win at Darlington, 'The Lady in Black' would test us like that.”

— Tyler Reddick

What’s next

Reddick will look to continue his hot start to the season at the next race, where he will try to extend his lead in the championship standings.

The takeaway

Tyler Reddick's dominant start to the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season has him firmly in the championship conversation, as he has already matched 23XI Racing's single-season win record just six races into the year. His ability to overcome adversity and win at the challenging Darlington track further solidifies his status as a rising star in the sport.