Tyler Reddick Makes NASCAR History After Michigan Win as 23XI Racing Makes Huge Breakthrough

In a momentous weekend for the driver at Michigan International Speedway, Tyler Reddick of 23XI Racing clinched a victory that propelled him to the top of the NASCAR Cup Series standings—a first for his team. This historic win not only highlights Reddick’s growing dominance in the series but also marks a significant milestone for 23XI Racing, as they led the points standings for the first time in their brief history.

Reddick, whose season has been marked by remarkably consistent performances, now boasts seven career Cup wins, each at a different track, with his latest triumph in Michigan amplifying his stature as a championship contender.

So far this season he has proven an incredible level of consistency: no finishes worse than sixth in his last seven races – something few can match.

23XI Racing, established just four years ago and co-owned by NASCAR veteran Denny Hamlin and NBA legend Michael Jordan, has broken new ground with this achievement. The team’s rapid ascent in such a competitive environment speaks volumes about their strategy and execution.

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

“23XI, seemingly out of nowhere, four years old, is now poised to take the regular season championship against a Penske, against a Hendrick, against a Roush, against a Gibbs, against these teams that are established.

“These guys have done a phenomenal job. Tip of the hat to Denny Hamlin and Michael Jordan who by the way, shouldn’t have left yesterday or he had been back in Victory Lane.”

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

“We went into Sunday night kind of scratching our heads on our McDonald’s Toyota Camry. Everyone at 23XI did a really good job.

“We had a good mindset coming into today on what we need. I love running high, and I couldn’t yesterday. I knew that it was important for us to work on that coming into the race today.

“The group did a really good job at that, and we made great adjustments. Honestly, going into stage three we had a tough go of it on pit road, but they had a great catch. Great way to get redemption from one year ago here.”

The broader ramifications for NASCAR are profound, as 23XI Racing’s success disrupts the traditional hierarchies and introduces a new powerhouse in the making.

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