NBA great Michael Jordan, co-owner of 23XI Racing with NASCAR Cup driver Denny Hamlin, heaped praise on Tyler Reddick, who won for the fifth time in nine races in the 2026 season on April 19.
Reddick passed Kyle Larson on the final lap of overtime in the NASCAR Kansas race. Larson, the 2025 NASCAR Cup champion, was attempting to snap his winless streak, which reached 32 races after the AdventHealth 400 at Kansas Speedway.
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Reddick won the first three races of the season − the Daytona 500, Atlanta, and Circuit of the Americas. He finished eighth at Phoenix in the fourth race and 13th at Las Vegas before winning again at Darlington. He finished fourth at Bristol on April 12.
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KANSAS CITY, KANSAS – APRIL 19: Tyler Reddick, driver of the #45 Supply House Toyota, enters his car for the NASCAR Cup Series AdventHealth 400 at Kansas Speedway on April 19, 2026 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)
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KANSAS CITY, KANSAS – APRIL 19: Tyler Reddick, driver of the #45 Supply House Toyota, enters his car for the NASCAR Cup Series AdventHealth 400 at Kansas Speedway on April 19, 2026 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)
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KANSAS CITY, KANSAS – APRIL 19: Tyler Reddick, driver of the #45 Supply House Toyota, and Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 National Debt Relief Toyota, lead the field to start the NASCAR Cup Series AdventHealth 400 at Kansas Speedway on April 19, 2026 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)
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KANSAS CITY, KANSAS – APRIL 19: Tyler Reddick, driver of the #45 Supply House Toyota, leads the field to the green flag to start the NASCAR Cup Series AdventHealth 400 at Kansas Speedway on April 19, 2026 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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KANSAS CITY, KANSAS – APRIL 19: Ty Dillon, driver of the #10 Grizzly Nicotine Pouches Chevrolet, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series AdventHealth 400 at Kansas Speedway on April 19, 2026 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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KANSAS CITY, KANSAS – APRIL 19: Michael McDowell, driver of the #71 Delaware Life/Triad Partners Chevrolet, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series AdventHealth 400 at Kansas Speedway on April 19, 2026 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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NASCAR Kansas race best photos. Will Toyota dominate AdventHealth 400?
KANSAS CITY, KANSAS – APRIL 19: Shane Van Gisbergen, driver of the #97 Red Bull Chevrolet, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series AdventHealth 400 at Kansas Speedway on April 19, 2026 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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KANSAS CITY, KANSAS – APRIL 19: Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #47 Pylon Aviation Chevrolet, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series AdventHealth 400 at Kansas Speedway on April 19, 2026 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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NASCAR Kansas race best photos. Will Toyota dominate AdventHealth 400?
KANSAS CITY, KANSAS – APRIL 19: Tyler Reddick, driver of the #45 Supply House Toyota, and Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 National Debt Relief Toyota, lead the field to start the NASCAR Cup Series AdventHealth 400 at Kansas Speedway on April 19, 2026 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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NASCAR Kansas race best photos. Will Toyota dominate AdventHealth 400?
KANSAS CITY, KANSAS – APRIL 19: Tyler Reddick, driver of the #45 Supply House Toyota, and Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 National Debt Relief Toyota, lead the field to start the NASCAR Cup Series AdventHealth 400 at Kansas Speedway on April 19, 2026 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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KANSAS CITY, KANSAS – APRIL 19: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 National Debt Relief Toyota, stands during the national anthem prior to the NASCAR Cup Series AdventHealth 400 at Kansas Speedway on April 19, 2026 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)
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KANSAS CITY, KANSAS – APRIL 19: Ty Gibbs, driver of the #54 Zep Toyota, waits backstage during pre-race ceremonies prior to the NASCAR Cup Series AdventHealth 400 at Kansas Speedway on April 19, 2026 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)
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KANSAS CITY, KANSAS – APRIL 19: Chris Buescher, driver of the #17 Dillon’s/Gold Peak Ford, waits backstage during pre-race ceremonies prior to the NASCAR Cup Series AdventHealth 400 at Kansas Speedway on April 19, 2026 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)
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KANSAS CITY, KANSAS – APRIL 19: Carson Hocevar, driver of the #77 Chili’s Ride the ‘Dente Chevrolet, waits backstage during pre-race ceremonies prior to the NASCAR Cup Series AdventHealth 400 at Kansas Speedway on April 19, 2026 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)
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KANSAS CITY, KANSAS – APRIL 19: William Byron, driver of the #24 All-Pro Reconditioning Chevrolet, waits backstage during pre-race ceremonies prior to the NASCAR Cup Series AdventHealth 400 at Kansas Speedway on April 19, 2026 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)
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KANSAS CITY, KANSAS – APRIL 19: Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #47 Pylon Aviation Chevrolet, waits backstage during pre-race ceremonies prior to the NASCAR Cup Series AdventHealth 400 at Kansas Speedway on April 19, 2026 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)
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KANSAS CITY, KANSAS – APRIL 19: AJ Allmendinger, driver of the #16 Celsius Chevrolet, waits backstage during pre-race ceremonies prior to the NASCAR Cup Series AdventHealth 400 at Kansas Speedway on April 19, 2026 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)
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KANSAS CITY, KANSAS – APRIL 19: Josh Berry, driver of the #21 DEX Ford, waits backstage during pre-race ceremonies prior to the NASCAR Cup Series AdventHealth 400 at Kansas Speedway on April 19, 2026 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)
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KANSAS CITY, KANSAS – APRIL 19: Ross Chastain, driver of the #1 Busch Light Apple Chevrolet, waits backstage during pre-race ceremonies prior to the NASCAR Cup Series AdventHealth 400 at Kansas Speedway on April 19, 2026 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)
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NASCAR Kansas race best photos. Will Toyota dominate AdventHealth 400?
KANSAS CITY, KANSAS – APRIL 19: Ross Chastain, driver of the #1 Busch Light Apple Chevrolet, waits backstage during pre-race ceremonies prior to the NASCAR Cup Series AdventHealth 400 at Kansas Speedway on April 19, 2026 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)
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KANSAS CITY, KANSAS – APRIL 19: Alex Bowman, driver of the #48 Ally Chevrolet, waits backstage during pre-race ceremonies prior tothe NASCAR Cup Series AdventHealth 400 at Kansas Speedway on April 19, 2026 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)
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KANSAS CITY, KANSAS – APRIL 19: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Menards/Scotts Ford, signs autographs for NASCAR fans on the red carpet prior to the NASCAR Cup Series AdventHealth 400 at Kansas Speedway on April 19, 2026 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)
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KANSAS CITY, KANSAS – APRIL 19: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 National Debt Relief Toyota, signs autographs for NASCAR fans on the red carpet prior to the NASCAR Cup Series AdventHealth 400 at Kansas Speedway on April 19, 2026 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)
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KANSAS CITY, KANSAS – APRIL 19: A general view of the drivers meeting prior to the NASCAR Cup Series AdventHealth 400 at Kansas Speedway on April 19, 2026 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)
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KANSAS CITY, KANSAS – APRIL 19: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, signs autographs for NASCAR fans on the red carpet prior to the NASCAR Cup Series AdventHealth 400 at Kansas Speedway on April 19, 2026 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)
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KANSAS CITY, KANSAS – APRIL 19: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, signs autographs for NASCAR fans on the red carpet prior to the NASCAR Cup Series AdventHealth 400 at Kansas Speedway on April 19, 2026 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)
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KANSAS CITY, KANSAS – APRIL 19: Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Hunt Brothers Pizza Ford, signs autographs for NASCAR fans on the red carpet prior to the NASCAR Cup Series AdventHealth 400 at Kansas Speedway on April 19, 2026 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)
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KANSAS CITY, KANSAS – APRIL 19: Cole Custer, driver of the #41 HaasTooling.com Chevrolet, signs autographs for NASCAR fans on the red carpet prior to the NASCAR Cup Series AdventHealth 400 at Kansas Speedway on April 19, 2026 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)
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KANSAS CITY, KANSAS – APRIL 19: Chris Buescher, driver of the #17 Dillon’s/Gold Peak Ford, signs autographs for NASCAR fans on the red carpet prior to the NASCAR Cup Series AdventHealth 400 at Kansas Speedway on April 19, 2026 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)
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KANSAS CITY, KANSAS – APRIL 19: Shane Van Gisbergen, driver of the #97 Red Bull Chevrolet, signs autographs for NASCAR fans rcthe NASCAR Cup Series AdventHealth 400 at Kansas Speedway on April 19, 2026 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)
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KANSAS CITY, KANSAS – APRIL 19: Connor Zilisch, driver of the #88 Choice Privileges Chevrolet, signs autographs for NASCAR fans on the red carpet prior to the NASCAR Cup Series AdventHealth 400 at Kansas Speedway on April 19, 2026 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)
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KANSAS CITY, KANSAS – APRIL 19: Alex Bowman, driver of the #48 Ally Chevrolet, greets fans on the red carpet prior to the NASCAR Cup Series AdventHealth 400 at Kansas Speedway on April 19, 2026 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)
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KANSAS CITY, KANSAS – APRIL 19: Daniel Suarez, driver of the #7 NationsGuard Chevrolet, signs autographs for NASCAR fans on the red carpet prior to the NASCAR Cup Series AdventHealth 400 at Kansas Speedway on April 19, 2026 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)
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KANSAS CITY, KANSAS – APRIL 19: AJ Allmendinger, driver of the #16 Celsius Chevrolet, signs autographs for NASCAR fans on the red carpet prior to the NASCAR Cup Series AdventHealth 400 at Kansas Speedway on April 19, 2026 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)
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KANSAS CITY, KANSAS – APRIL 19: Carson Hocevar, driver of the #77 Chili’s Ride the ‘Dente Chevrolet, signs autographs for NASCAR fans on the red carpet prior to the NASCAR Cup Series AdventHealth 400 at Kansas Speedway on April 19, 2026 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)
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KANSAS CITY, KANSAS – APRIL 19: Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, signs autographs for NASCAR fans on the red carpet prior to the NASCAR Cup Series AdventHealth 400 at Kansas Speedway on April 19, 2026 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)
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KANSAS CITY, KANSAS – APRIL 19: Tyler Reddick, driver of the #45 Supply House Toyota, signs autographs for NASCAR fans on the red carpet prior to the NASCAR Cup Series AdventHealth 400 at Kansas Speedway on April 19, 2026 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)
TYLER REDDICK WINS AGAIN: Who won the NASCAR Kansas race? Winner is Tyler Reddick, plus full results
Michael Jordan on Tyler Reddick: ‘This kid is on fire’
“This kid is on fire,” Jordan told Fox Sports after the race. “I don’t even know what to say. I don’t know if I can cool him down. He’s unbelievable.”
Hamlin and Larson controlled most of the race. Hamlin led a race-high 274 laps. Larson led 78.
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Michael Jordan, NASCAR team owner of 23XI Racing who won Daytona 500
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 15: Michael Jordan, NBA Hall of Famer and co-owner of 23XI Racing reacts in victory lane after Tyler Reddick, driver of the #45 Chumba Casino Toyota, wins the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 15, 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
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Michael Jordan, NASCAR team owner of 23XI Racing who won Daytona 500
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 15: Michael Jordan, NBA Hall of Famer and co-owner of 23XI Racing reacts in victory lane after Tyler Reddick, driver of the #45 Chumba Casino Toyota, wins the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 15, 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
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Tyler Reddick, driver of the No. 45 Chumba Casino Toyota, and Michael Jordan, NBA Hall of Famer and co-owner of 23XI Racing, lift the Harley J. Earl Trophy in victory lane after winning the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on Feb. 15, 2026.
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Michael Jordan, NASCAR team owner of 23XI Racing who won Daytona 500
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 15: Michael Jordan, NBA Hall of Famer and co-owner of 23XI Racing reacts in victory lane after Tyler Reddick, driver of the #45 Chumba Casino Toyota, wins the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 15, 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
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Michael Jordan, NASCAR team owner of 23XI Racing who won Daytona 500
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 15: Michael Jordan, NBA Hall of Famer and co-owner of 23XI Racing speaks to the media in victory lane after Tyler Reddick, driver of the #45 Chumba Casino Toyota, wins the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 15, 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
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Michael Jordan, NASCAR team owner of 23XI Racing who won Daytona 500
CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA – OCTOBER 05: Michael Jordan, NBA Hall of Famer and co-owner of 23XI Racing listens to the race on pit road during the NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America ROVAL 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on October 05, 2025 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Jordan Bank/Getty Images)
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DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA – AUGUST 31: Michael Jordan, NBA Hall of Famer and co-owner of 23XI Racing looks on during the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on August 31, 2025 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
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Aug 10, 2025; Watkins Glen, New York, USA; NASCAR Cup Series owner Michael Jordan looks on from atop his team’s pit box during the Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O’Haren-Imagn Images
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Apr 6, 2025; Darlington, South Carolina, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Tyler Reddick (45) team owner Michael Jordan watches his racer during the Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
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Michael Jordan, co-owner of 23XI Racing, watches qualifying for the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series championship race at Phoenix Raceway.
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AVONDALE, ARIZONA – NOVEMBER 10: Michael Jordan, NBA Hall of Famer and co-owner of 23XI Racing looks on during the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race at Phoenix Raceway on November 10, 2024 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA – OCTOBER 27: Michael Jordan, NBA Hall of Famer and co-owner of 23XI Racing and Tyler Reddick, driver of the #45 The Beast Killer Sunrise Toyota, celebrate after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Straight Talk Wireless 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on October 27, 2024 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA – OCTOBER 27: Michael Jordan, NBA Hall of Famer and co-owner of 23XI Racing looks on from the grid during the NASCAR Cup Series Straight Talk Wireless 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on October 27, 2024 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 14: Michael Jordan, NBA Hall of Famer and co-owner of 23XI Racing (L) speaks to Bubba Wallace, driver of the #23 DoorDash Toyota, and Tyler Reddick, driver of the #45 Jordan Brand Toyota, on the grid during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on October 14, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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TALLADEGA, ALABAMA – OCTOBER 06: Co-owners of 23XI Racing, Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx One Rate Toyota, and NBA Hall of Famer, Michael Jordan talk on the grid after the NASCAR Cup Series YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 06, 2024 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
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DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA – SEPTEMBER 01: 2024 Regular Season Champion, Tyler Reddick, driver of the #45 Upper Deck Toyota, poses with Curtis Polk, 23XI Racing co-owners, NBA Hall of Famer, Michael Jordan, and Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Sport Clips Haircuts Toyota, after the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on September 01, 2024 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)
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LONG POND, PENNSYLVANIA – JUNE 26: NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan meets with co-owner of 23XI Racing Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Ground Toyota, , prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Pocono Organics CBD 325 at Pocono Raceway on June 26, 2021 in Long Pond, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Sean Gardner/23XI Racing via Getty Images)
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Jun 24, 2023; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Team 23XI owner Michael Jordan talks with NASCAR Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin (11) after his first qualifying run for the Ally 400 at Nashville Superspeedway. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 21, 2024; Talladega, Alabama, USA; NASCAR team owner Michael Jordan and Film producer Curtis Polk celebrate in victory lane after the GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports
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Jun 24, 2023; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Team 23XI owner Michael Jordan looks on from pit road during qualifying before the Ally 400 at Nashville Superspeedway. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
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Jun 6, 2021; Sonoma, California, USA; Retired professional basketball player Michael Jordan during the Toyota-Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports
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Feb 20, 2022; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; Michael Jordan and his wife Yvette Jordan walk through the garage area at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Matt Stamey-USA TODAY Sports
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Michael Jordan, NASCAR team owner of 23XI Racing who won Daytona 500
Feb 20, 2022; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; Michael Jordan greets crew members of NASCAR Cup Series driver Bubba Wallace (23) at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Matt Stamey-USA TODAY Sports
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Jun 25, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; NASCAR Cup Series 23XI Racing owner Michael Jordan walks pit road with his wife Yvette Prieto during qualifying for the Ally 400 at Nashville Superspeedway. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
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Jun 25, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; NASCAR Cup Series 23XI Racing owner Michael Jordan talks with driver Ty Dillon (42) on pit road during qualifying for the Ally 400 at Nashville Superspeedway. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
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Aug 14, 2022; Richmond, Virginia, USA; NASCAR team owner Michael Jordan looks on during the Federated Auto Part 400 at Richmond International Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports
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May 29, 2023; Concord, North Carolina, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Tyler Reddick (45) paint job with colors from UNC and sponsor Michael Jordan during the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
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Jun 24, 2023; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Team 23XI owner Michael Jordan looks on from pit road during qualifying before the Ally 400 at Nashville Superspeedway. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
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Oct 14, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; NASCAR series team owner Michael Jordan in attendance during qualifying for the South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
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Oct 14, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; NASCAR Cup Series team owner Michael Jordan in attendance during qualifying for the South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
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Oct 22, 2023; Homestead, Florida, USA; 23XI Team co-owner Michael Jordan sits atop of the pitbox during the 4EVER 400 presented by Mobil 1 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Hamlin was leading toward the end when the caution came out with two laps to go. On the restart, Larson passed Hamlin on the first lap and separated himself from the pack. On the second lap, however, Reddick made a run to the bottom of the track and passed Larson.
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Larson pulled back up next to Reddick briefly before Reddick pulled away, coming around Turns 3 and 4 on the way to his 13th career win.
“That was an unbelievable last couple of laps,” Jordan said. “I’m proud of him. I’m proud of the whole team − 23XI, all the guys drove well.”
Reddick, who only led for 10 laps, was also the polesitter.
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