What a way to win a Daytona!
Tyler Reddick has just written his name in motorsports history. He won the Daytona 500, the biggest prize, and he did it driving for a team owned by Michael Jordan. The cherry on the cake? He only led one lap all day: the one that matters.
The race was decided in the final seconds. Chase Elliott and Reddick were neck and neck, fighting for every inch of asphalt. In that top-speed duel, Elliott lost control and crashed.
“I only led one lap, but it was the right one,” Reddick said afterward. “This team worked all night to give me a winning car.”
That moment changed everything. With Elliott out, Reddick was able to keep his 23XI Racing Toyota Camry XSE in front all the way across the finish line. It was a victory for him, but also for the entire project.
A masterstroke for the MJ team
This win is huge for 23XI Racing. The team, co-owned by NBA icon Michael Jordan and champion Denny Hamlin, is looking to establish itself in NASCAR. Winning the most important race on the calendar is a clear message: they are here to stay.
It is a story that goes beyond the final result. It talks about preparation, being ready when your chance comes (even if it’s just for a lap), and the teamwork behind each driver. Reddick didn’t win alone; He did it with a car prepared by mechanics who don’t sleep and with the support of owners who believe in the project.
For fans, it was an electrifying ending. For Reddick and his team, it’s a dream come true under the lights of Daytona.
