Tyler Reddick makes NASCAR history after winning at Michigan

In an important weekend for the driver at Michigan International Speedway, 23XI Racing’s Tyler Reddick scored a win that put him atop the NASCAR Cup Series standings – a first for his team. This historic win not only underscores Reddick’s growing dominance in the series, but also marks a significant milestone for 23XI Racing as it led the points standings for the first time in its short history.

Reddick, who has had a remarkably consistent season, now has seven career Cup victories, each at a different track, and his latest victory at Michigan cements his status as a championship contender.

So far this season he has shown incredible consistency, with no last seven races worse than sixth – something few can match.

Founded just four years ago, 23XI Racing, owned by NASCAR veteran Denny Hamlin and NBA legend Michael Jordan, has broken new ground with this feat. A team’s rapid rise in such a competitive environment speaks volumes for their strategy and execution.

NBC Sports analyst Kyle Petty praised the team’s exceptional performance (below):

“23XI, seemingly out of nowhere, four years old, is now ready to win a regular season championship against Penske, against Hendrick, against Roush, against Gibbs, against these established teams.

“These guys have done a phenomenal job. Hats off to Denny Hamlin and Michael Jordan, who otherwise shouldn’t have left yesterday or he’d be back in Victory Lane.”

Reddick himself reflected on the challenges the team faced during the competition.

“On Sunday night we were scratching our heads in our McDonald’s Toyota Camry. Everyone in the 23XI did a really good job.

“We had a good mindset today about what we need. I love running high and I couldn’t yesterday. I knew it was important for us to work for this race today.

“The group did a really good job on that and we made some nice adjustments. Honestly, going into the third stage, we had a tough time on pit road, but they had a great catch. Great way to redeem a year ago here.”

The broader ramifications for NASCAR are profound, as 23XI Racing’s success breaks down traditional hierarchies and introduces a new powerhouse to the market.

2024 NASCAR Cup Series Standings

1. Tyler Reddick – 23XI Racing
2. Chase Elliott – Hendrick Motorsports
3. Denny Hamlin – Joe Gibbs Racing
4. Kyle Larson – Hendrick Motorsports
5. Ryan Blaney – Team Penske
6. William Byron – Hendrick Motorsports
7. Christopher Bell – Joe Gibbs Racing
8. Martin Truex Jr – Joe Gibbs Racing
9. Brad Keselowski – RFK Racing
10. Ty Gibbs – Joe Gibbs Racing
11. Alex Bowman – Hendrick Motorsports
12. Chris Buescher – RFK Racing
13. Ross Chastain – Trackhouse Racing
14. Bubba Wallace – 23XI Racing
15. Joey Logano – Team Penske
16. Daniel Suárez – Trackhouse Racing
17. Kyle Busch – Richard Childress Racing
18. Chase Briscoe – Stewart-Haas Racing
19. Austin Cindric – Team Penske
20. Todd Gilliland – Front Row Motorsports
21. Michael McDowell – Front Row Motorsports
22. Carson Hocevar – Spire Motorsports
23. Josh Berry – Stewart-Haas Racing
24. Noah Gragson – Stewart-Haas Racing
25. Ricky Stenhouse Jr – JTG Daugherty Racing
26. Ryan Preece – Stewart-Haas Racing
27. Erik Jones – Legacy Motor Club
28. Justin Haley – Rick Ware Racing
29. Austin Dillon – Richard Childress Racing
30. Daniel Hemric – Kaulig Racing
31. Corey LaJoie – Spire Motorsports
32. John H. Nemechek – Legacy Motor Club
33. Zane Smith – Spire Motorsports
34. Harrison Burton – Wood Brothers Racing
35. Kaz Grala – Rick Ware Racing
36. Cody Ware – Rick Ware Racing
37. Joey Hand – Rick Ware Racing
38. Jimmie Johnson – Legacy Motor Club
39. Derek Kraus – Kaulig Racing
40. David Ragan – Rick Ware Racing
41. Kamui Kobayashi – 23XI Racing
42. Will Brown – Richard Childress Racing
43. Cam Waters – Rick Ware Racing