Tyler Reddick NASCAR history was made on Sunday at Circuit of The Americas as Reddick, driving for Michael Jordan’s 23XI Racing, claimed his third straight victory to kick off the 2026 NASCAR season. In an unprecedented achievement, Reddick has become the first driver in NASCAR history to win the opening three races of a season.
Reddick’s Unmatched Winning Streak
Reddick’s latest triumph at Circuit of The Americas follows wins at both the season opener and last week’s event at EchoPark Speedway. Prior to this year, only five other drivers had managed to win the first two races of a NASCAR season, but no one had succeeded in sweeping the first three. This historic run cements Reddick’s place in the record books and sets a new benchmark for the sport.
The achievement was shared and celebrated by Michael Jordan, who is co-owner of 23XI Racing alongside Denny Hamlin. Jordan’s passion and pride in the team were evident after the race:
“Tyler came in with the most pressure, I guess,”
Jordan said.
“He had the chance to win three in a row, that’s the hardest one to win, you know. And he kept to his strategy, and, man, the guys put together a great car.”
– Michael Jordan, Co-Owner, 23XI Racing
23XI Racing Joins an Elite Group
With this victory, 23XI Racing has become just the third team in NASCAR Cup history to win the first three events of a season. The only other teams to accomplish this feat are DePaolo Engineering in 1957 and Petty Enterprises in 1963. This places 23XI Racing in rare company and highlights the team’s rapid rise under the leadership of Jordan and Hamlin.
Jordan emphasized the collaborative effort behind the team’s performance, giving special recognition to his co-owner:
“I’m proud of the team we put together,”
Jordan said.
“Denny, I’m pretty sure he feels the same way as I do. I think a lot of credit goes to him, because he’s the mastermind in finding Tyler and putting together Billy Scott and all them. I just put up the money, I’m just a competitor.”
– Michael Jordan, Co-Owner, 23XI Racing
What Lies Ahead for Reddick and 23XI Racing
Next on the calendar for Tyler Reddick and 23XI Racing is the Straight Talk Wireless 500, where Reddick will attempt to extend his remarkable streak to a fourth consecutive victory. While the challenge of winning four straight races is significant, Reddick’s dominant form this season has shown he is a serious contender. Fans and competitors alike will be watching closely to see if he can further etch his name into NASCAR lore.
Reddick’s historic start has energized the NASCAR community and elevated the profiles of both 23XI Racing and its leadership, including Michael Jordan, Denny Hamlin, and the team’s crew led by Billy Scott. As the season continues, all eyes remain on Reddick and the already record-setting performance of 23XI Racing.
