Michael Jordan’s racing team just keeps on dominating the race track.
According to the Associated Press, on Sunday, March 22, 2026, Tyler Reddick won the Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway. Although he started the pole, Reddick overcame several challenges. He was dealt with by a faulty electrical system that forced him to shut off his “cool suit” in 90-degree heat. Also, there was a mid-race battery swap and a late-race collision.
Jordan, who was seen leaping over a SAFER barrier, watched as Reddick chased down Brad Keselowski in the final 30 laps to win by nearly six seconds. The win is Reddick’s fourth in six races to start the 2026 season. After winning his first Daytona 500 title and sweep of the season’s first three races, 23XI Racing is the team to beat in the NASCAR Cup Series.
Following the race, Jordan spoke about Reddick’s toughness that compelled him to victory.
“Pretty sure it’s frustrating for him because he had an unbelievable car, and I think the key to him winning was just keeping his head,” said Jordan. We just had to get the car right, and I think he did an unbelievable job. I just wanted everything to be good because once he gets back out there, then I feel like his competitive juices are going to carry him all the way to the end. He earned it all week, and I’m real proud of the team.”
“I know never to give up,” Reddick added. “And I think it’s very fitting that when we finally get our first win here at Darlington, that ‘The Lady in Black’ would test us like that. We’ve been so close so many times.”
Riddick also explained some of the issues with his vehicle.
The battery wasn’t charging at all. All day long, just not running fans and sweating my tail off inside the race car. We knew it was going to be physical,” Riddick said. “Really wore out, but I guess I don’t need as much of that cooling stuff as I normally have.”
“We didn’t have the best car today, not compared to Tyler,” Keselowski said. “Tyler drove a hell of a race, and he’s driving a rocket and making it count right now.”
The next race for Riddick is the Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway on Sunday, March 29, 2026.
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