Tyler Reddick makes history with third straight win to start 2026 NASCAR season

Reddick becomes first driver to win the first three races of a season in NASCAR history

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Tyler Reddick won the 2026 DuraMax Texas Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, marking his third consecutive victory to start the NASCAR season. This historic achievement makes Reddick the first driver in NASCAR history to win the first three races of a season.

Why it matters

Reddick's hot start to the 2026 season is a remarkable accomplishment, as no driver has ever won the first three races to begin a NASCAR campaign. This early dominance could set Reddick up for a potential championship run and cement his status as one of the top drivers in the sport.

The details

Reddick, driving the #45 Chumba Casino Toyota, led the final 25 laps of the race at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin to secure the victory. Prior to this impressive three-race winning streak, Reddick had not won a Cup Series race since the 2024 season.

  • The 2026 DuraMax Texas Grand Prix took place on March 1, 2026 in Austin, Texas.
  • Reddick's previous two wins came at the season-opening Daytona 500 and the following race at Auto Club Speedway.

The players

Tyler Reddick

A 30-year-old NASCAR Cup Series driver who is currently in his sixth full-time season in the top division. Reddick drives the #45 Chumba Casino Toyota for 23XI Racing.

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What they’re saying

“A start for the ages! @TylerReddick becomes the first driver in history to win the first three races of a season with this @NASCARatCOTA triumph!”

— NASCAR (Twitter)

What’s next

Reddick will look to extend his historic winning streak at the next NASCAR Cup Series race, the Instacart 500 at Phoenix Raceway on March 15, 2026.

The takeaway

Tyler Reddick's unprecedented start to the 2026 NASCAR season has him firmly in the championship conversation early on. His ability to win three straight races to begin the year is a remarkable feat that has not been accomplished before in the sport's history.