Tyler Reddick Wins Goodyear 400 at Darlington

23XI Racing driver overcomes multiple issues to earn fourth win of 2026 NASCAR season

Mar. 22, 2026 at 11:37pm

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Tyler Reddick, driver of the No. 45 Toyota for 23XI Racing, overcame alternator and cooling system problems to win the Goodyear 400 NASCAR Cup Series race at Darlington Raceway. Reddick's victory was his fourth in the first six races of the 2026 season, making him just the third driver in Cup Series history to accomplish that feat, joining NASCAR Hall of Famers Dale Earnhardt and Bill Elliott.

Why it matters

Darlington Raceway, known as "The Lady in Black," is one of the most challenging tracks on the NASCAR Cup Series schedule. Reddick's ability to overcome multiple issues and still win at this historic track further cements his status as one of the top drivers in the sport.

The details

Reddick started from the pole position but struggled with alternator issues during the first half of the race, requiring his crew to change the battery during Stage 2. He then had issues with his cool suit due to the battery change, forcing him to improvise by using a bag of ice to stay cool. Despite these setbacks, Reddick was able to maintain the lead and cross the finish line first, winning by five seconds.

  • Reddick started from the pole position.
  • During Stage 2, Reddick's crew had to change his battery due to alternator issues.
  • Shortly after the battery change, Reddick had issues with his cool suit and had to use a bag of ice to stay cool.

The players

Tyler Reddick

The driver of the No. 45 Toyota for 23XI Racing, who won the Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway.

Dale Earnhardt

A NASCAR Hall of Fame driver who, like Reddick, won four of the first six races in a season.

Bill Elliott

A NASCAR Hall of Fame driver who, like Reddick, won four of the first six races in a season.

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What they’re saying

“Ever since I made my first lap here in an O'Reilly Auto Parts car, there's just something about this racetrack that's so special, just so challenging. It's been really fun for my evolution as a driver over the years.”

— Tyler Reddick

“All day long not running fans, sweating my tail off inside the race car and we knew it was going to be physical. Really wore out but I guess I don't need as much of that cooling stuff as I normally have.”

— Tyler Reddick

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

— Tyler Reddick

What’s next

Reddick will look to continue his strong start to the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season as the series heads to the next race at Atlanta Motor Speedway on April 5.

The takeaway

Tyler Reddick's ability to overcome multiple issues and win at the challenging Darlington Raceway further solidifies his status as one of the top drivers in NASCAR. His fourth victory in the first six races of the season puts him in elite company, joining NASCAR Hall of Famers Dale Earnhardt and Bill Elliott in accomplishing that feat.