Tyler Reddick makes history with 3rd straight win

Reddick's victory at Circuit of The Americas is the first time a NASCAR driver has won the first three races of a season.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Tyler Reddick, driving the No. 45 Toyota co-owned by Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin, won the DuraMax Texas Grand Prix Powered by Reladyne at Circuit of The Americas on Sunday. Reddick's victory marks the first time a NASCAR driver has won the first three races of a season.

Why it matters

Reddick's historic start to the season has put him in the early lead for the NASCAR championship, and has generated significant buzz around the new ownership group of Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin, who are making a big impact in their first year in the sport.

The details

Reddick dominated the race at Circuit of The Americas, leading for a large portion of the event and holding off a late charge from his competitors to secure the victory. This marks the first time in NASCAR history that a driver has won the first three races to start a season.

  • Reddick won the DuraMax Texas Grand Prix Powered by Reladyne on Sunday, March 2, 2026.

The players

Tyler Reddick

The driver of the No. 45 Toyota co-owned by Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin, who has now won the first three races of the 2026 NASCAR season.

Michael Jordan

The co-owner of the No. 45 Toyota driven by Tyler Reddick, making a big impact in his first year in NASCAR.

Denny Hamlin

The co-owner of the No. 45 Toyota driven by Tyler Reddick, making a big impact in his first year in NASCAR.

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What they’re saying

“This is an incredible start to the season and I'm so proud of this team. Michael and Denny have put together an amazing group and I'm honored to be driving for them.”

— Tyler Reddick (ecommnewsnetwork.com)

What’s next

Reddick will look to continue his historic start to the season at the next race, the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on March 16, 2026.

The takeaway

Tyler Reddick's record-breaking start to the 2026 NASCAR season has him firmly in the championship hunt, and has also put the new ownership group of Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin in the spotlight as they make a big impact in their first year in the sport.