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Tyler Reddick Wins 2026 Daytona 500 for 23XI Racing
NASCAR driver Tyler Reddick captures his first Daytona 500 victory after a winless 2025 season.
Published on Feb. 17, 2026
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NASCAR Cup Series driver Tyler Reddick won the 2026 Daytona 500 on February 15, passing Chase Elliott on the final lap for his first victory in the iconic race. Reddick, who drives the No. 45 Toyota Camry for 23XI Racing, had not led at any point in the race before the dramatic finish. The win comes after Reddick went winless in the 2025 season.
Why it matters
Reddick's Daytona 500 victory marks a major milestone in his NASCAR career, as the Daytona 500 is considered the most prestigious race in the sport. The win also provides a boost for 23XI Racing, the team co-owned by Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin, as they look to build on their success in the 2025 season.
The details
Reddick, who is 30 years old, was married to Alexa DeLeon Reddick in 2024. They have two sons, Beau and Rookie. Rookie underwent successful surgery for a kidney tumor in his chest prior to the Daytona 500. Reddick's 23XI Racing teammates include Bubba Wallace and Riley Herbst.
- Tyler Reddick won the 2026 Daytona 500 on February 15, 2026.
- Reddick and his wife Alexa were married on July 25, 2024 in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.
- Rookie, Reddick's younger son, underwent surgery for a kidney tumor prior to the 2026 Daytona 500.
The players
Tyler Reddick
A 30-year-old NASCAR Cup Series driver who won the 2026 Daytona 500, his first victory in the iconic race, driving the No. 45 Toyota Camry for 23XI Racing.
Alexa DeLeon Reddick
Tyler Reddick's wife, who is the 30-year-old daughter of former Major League Baseball pitcher Jose DeLeon.
23XI Racing
The NASCAR team co-owned by former NBA star Michael Jordan and current NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin, for which Tyler Reddick drives the No. 45 Toyota Camry.
Chase Elliott
The NASCAR driver whom Tyler Reddick passed on the final lap to win the 2026 Daytona 500.
Rookie George Reddick
Tyler and Alexa Reddick's 9-month-old son, who underwent successful surgery for a kidney tumor prior to the 2026 Daytona 500.
What they’re saying
“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”
— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)
What’s next
The next NASCAR Cup Series race is on February 22 at Atlanta Motor Speedway, where Tyler Reddick will look to build on his Daytona 500 victory.
The takeaway
Tyler Reddick's dramatic Daytona 500 win marks a career-defining moment for the 30-year-old driver, who overcame a challenging 2025 season to capture his first victory in NASCAR's most prestigious race. The win also provides a boost for the 23XI Racing team co-owned by Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin as they aim to build on their success in the 2026 season.
