Tyler Reddick wins 2026 Daytona 500
- Tyler Reddick won the 68th Daytona 500 with a last-lap pass on Chase Elliott at Daytona International Speedway on Feb. 15, 2026.
- After a late caution and pileups, Denny Hamlin pushed Justin Allgaier near Lap 123 causing a spin, and an 18-car melee on Lap 125 reshaped the field.
- Reddick led just one lap in the 200-lap race featuring 66 lead changes among 26 drivers, capturing his ninth career win at the 2.5-mile oval.
- For 23XI Racing, Denny Hamlin said the win is "big for the sport" and highlights their recent antitrust settlement with NASCAR.
- On the 25th anniversary, NASCAR's momentum is linked to the settlement with Michael Jordan, set against reflections on Dale Earnhardt's 2001 crash.
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Michael Jordan gushing as NASCAR team wins Daytona 500 months after lawsuit settlement · American Wire News
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Tyler Reddick and Michael Jordan celebrate at 2026 Daytona 500 victory lane The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season is officially underway with Tyler Reddick claiming his first career victory in the Daytona 500 for team owner Michael Jordan. Reddick, a final four contender in 2024, struggled mightily a season ago, but it seems he’s back on track in a back way in 2026 and begins the new season not only with a win in the biggest race of the year, but al…
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