Michael Jordan Praises Tyler Reddick's Composure After Darlington Victory

23XI Racing co-owner Michael Jordan lauds Reddick's ability to overcome adversity en route to fourth win of the season.

Mar. 23, 2026 at 5:19am

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Tyler Reddick continued his dominant 2026 NASCAR season with a victory at Darlington Raceway, marking his fourth win of the year. 23XI Racing co-owner Michael Jordan praised Reddick's composure in overcoming technical issues with the car to secure the victory, highlighting the work of crew chief Billy Scott in keeping the driver calm. Reddick acknowledged the physical toll of the race but credited his never-give-up attitude for the triumph at the challenging Darlington circuit.

Why it matters

Reddick's victory extends his points lead in the NASCAR Cup Series standings, further establishing 23XI Racing and Michael Jordan as a force to be reckoned with in the sport. The win also showcases Reddick's ability to overcome adversity, a key trait for championship contenders.

The details

Reddick led the race from pole position but faced several challenges, including a charging issue with the battery and a cool suit failure that made the race physically demanding. Despite these setbacks, Reddick was able to maintain his composure and secure the victory, with Jordan crediting crew chief Billy Scott for his role in keeping the driver calm. Reddick acknowledged the difficulty of the race, saying it was fitting that 'The Lady in Black' would test him so much before his first win at Darlington.

  • Reddick secured his fourth win of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season on March 22, 2026.

The players

Tyler Reddick

The 23XI Racing driver who won the NASCAR Cup Series race at Darlington Raceway, marking his fourth victory of the 2026 season.

Michael Jordan

The co-owner of 23XI Racing, who praised Reddick's composure and the work of the team's crew chief in securing the victory.

Billy Scott

The crew chief for Tyler Reddick at 23XI Racing, who was credited by Michael Jordan for keeping the driver calm during the race.

Brad Keselowski

The RFK Racing owner-driver who finished second to Reddick, acknowledging that the 23XI car was simply too fast for him to compete with on the day.

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What they’re saying

“I'm pretty sure it's frustrating for him because he had an unbelievable car. You never know what's going to happen, especially at Darlington. And I think that the key to him winning was just keeping his head.”

— Michael Jordan, 23XI Racing co-owner

“I think Billy (Scott) did a good job of trying to keep him calm. We knew we had a fast car. We knew we were on a 30-lap run, we were real good. On a short-lap run we were real good. So, we just had to get the car right. He kept his composure, and I think he did an unbelievable job.”

— Michael Jordan, 23XI Racing co-owner

“I don't ever give up, and I think it's very fitting that when we finally get our first win here at Darlington, that The Lady in Black would test us like that. Just so close so many times. Lap 1, we had a charging problem where the battery wasn't charging at all. So, all day long, not running fans, sweating my tail off inside the race car. We knew it was gonna be physical.”

— Tyler Reddick

“I was doing all I could to make his life hell, and he was so much faster, it didn't matter. That's how it goes. We didn't have the best car today. Not compared to Tyler. Tyler drove a hell of a race, and he's driving a rocket, and he's making it count right now.”

— Brad Keselowski, RFK Racing owner-driver

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