MICHAEL JORDAN GETS HIS FIRST DAYTONA 500 WIN AS OWNER — Quick Facts
Tyler Reddick won the 2026 Daytona 500 for Michael Jordan's 23XI Racing team, delivering Jordan his first victory in NASCAR's biggest race just two months after settling a major antitrust lawsuit with NASCAR. Reddick led only the final lap after a chaotic finish that saw multiple crashes.
Key Data Points
- Tyler Reddick became the 44th driver to win the Daytona 500, ending a 38-race winless streak dating to October 2024
- The race featured a record 25 leaders with 65 lead changes, the second-most in Daytona 500 history behind 74 in 2011
- 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports settled their antitrust lawsuit against NASCAR on December 11, 2025, after eight days of testimony
- Michael Jordan turns 63 on February 17, 2026, making this Daytona 500 win an early birthday present
- 23XI Racing is now halfway to winning all four NASCAR majors, having victories at Daytona and Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Frequently Asked
- Who won the 2026 Daytona 500?
- Tyler Reddick won the 2026 Daytona 500 driving the No. 45 Toyota for 23XI Racing, co-owned by Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin.
- How many laps did Tyler Reddick lead in the Daytona 500?
- Reddick led only the final lap to win the race, making it the fourth time in Daytona 500 history that the winner led just the last lap.
- What was the NASCAR lawsuit about?
- 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports sued NASCAR over antitrust violations related to charter agreements and monopolistic practices. They settled on December 11, 2025, receiving permanent charters and compensation.
- How long was Tyler Reddick's winless streak before the Daytona 500?
- Reddick snapped a 38-race winless streak dating back to October 2024 at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
- Is this Michael Jordan's first Daytona 500 win as an owner?
- Yes, this is Jordan's first Daytona 500 victory as a team owner. It's also the 10th career win for 23XI Racing since the team started in 2021.