After a four-year wait, NBA legend Michael Jordan has experienced his first NASCAR victory as co-owner of 23XI Racing. Driver Tyler Reddick secured the team’s sixth win at Talladega Super Speedway, overcoming a final-lap drama to emerge victorious. Jordan, witnessing the win from the pit wall, expressed his joy and pride in the team’s accomplishments.
NASCAR, XFINITY Series, Truck Series, and other motorsports events are set to take place this weekend. In the NASCAR Cup Series, the Wurth 400 will be held at Dover Motor Speedway on Sunday at 2 p.m. (FS1). Tyler Reddick is the defending champion, and he will be looking to continue his recent success after winning at Talladega. In the XFINITY Series, the BetRivers 200 will also be held at Dover Motor Speedway on Saturday at 1:30 p.m. (FS1). Jesse Love is the defending champion, and he will be looking to build on his momentum after winning at Talladega. In the Truck Series, Kyle Busch will be looking to continue his dominance at Texas Motor Speedway, where he has won six times. The race will be held on Saturday at 1:30 p.m. (FS1). In Formula One, Max Verstappen will be looking to continue his winning ways at the Miami Grand Prix on Sunday at 3 p.m. (ESPN). Verstappen has won four of the five races this season, and he will be looking to extend his lead in the standings. In INDYCAR, the Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix will be held at Barber Motorsports Park on Sunday at 1:30 p.m. (NBC). Scott Dixon is the defending champion, and he will be looking to add to his record-setting career victory total. In NHRA Drag Racing, the next event will be held at zMax Dragway in Charlotte, North Carolina, from April 28-30. Doug Kalitta and Bob Tasca III are the defending champions in Top Fuel and Funny Car, respectively. In World of Outlaws, the next events will be held at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on April 26 and 27.
Denny Hamlin’s race at Talladega Superspeedway ended prematurely due to an on-track incident involving a puddle on pit road. Hamlin spun after hitting a puddle, causing a spin that ultimately led to a multi-car wreck involving several Toyota drivers. The incident highlighted an issue with water seeping up through cracks in the track surface when the weather is wet. Hamlin explained that the track surface acts like a squeegee, pushing water out through any available cracks. Unfortunately, Hamlin’s car ran through one such puddle, leading to the spin.
Denny Hamlin, now 43, never imagined he would not only be a NASCAR driver but also a co-owner of a racing team alongside NBA legend Michael Jordan. Hamlin expressed his disbelief and gratitude for his partnership with Jordan, emphasizing that Jordan is a dedicated and passionate race fan. Despite not winning the Geico 500 at Talladega, Hamlin celebrated Tyler Reddick’s victory as a co-owner of 23XI Racing. Hamlin also reflected on the contrasting emotions he experienced, juggling the disappointment of his own performance with the exhilaration of his team’s success.
Pole-sitter Michael McDowell led 36 laps of the GEICO 500 at Talladega, but his attempt to block Brad Keselowski on the final lap resulted in a massive wreck. Tyler Reddick capitalized on McDowell’s spin to take the win. Denny Hamlin criticized McDowell’s strategy, saying that it was a “100% chance of happening.” McDowell apologized to the drivers involved in the wreck, saying that he “hated that we didn’t make it to the finish line.”
Brad Keselowski’s strong finish at Talladega Superspeedway has secured him a playoff spot, while teammate Chris Buescher has been eliminated. Tyler Reddick became the seventh different race winner this season, further tightening the competition for the remaining playoff spots. Joey Logano narrowly holds onto the final playoff position, ahead of Buescher due to a better tiebreaker. Kyle Busch, Austin Cindric, and Erik Jones remain outside the playoff cutoff, with the series set to race at Dover Motor Speedway this Sunday.
NBA legend Michael Jordan, co-owner of 23XI Racing, celebrated with driver Tyler Reddick after Reddick secured the GEICO 500 victory at Talladega Superspeedway on Sunday. Kyle Petty highlighted the significance of Jordan’s presence, stating it was a “huge moment” for NASCAR. Reddick’s victory, his first of the season, came after a last-lap wreck involving Michael McDowell and Brad Keselowski. It was Jordan’s first time witnessing a 23XI driver’s victory, and he expressed his excitement about the team’s progress and his passion for the sport.
Michael Jordan, co-owner of 23XI Racing, celebrated Tyler Reddick’s victory at the GEICO 500 in Talladega. The win marks the team’s sixth since its inception and is Reddick’s first of the season. Jordan praised Reddick’s performance, comparing it to an NBA playoff victory.
Three-time Daytona 500 winner Denny Hamlin has expressed concern about the declining significance of skill in NASCAR’s Cup Series. He argues that the emphasis on creating and maintaining runs through drafting techniques is diminishing the role of individual driver abilities.
Former NBA legend Michael Jordan expressed his elation after Tyler Reddick’s victory for his 23XI NASCAR Cup team at Talladega Superspeedway. Jordan, who co-owns the team with Denny Hamlin, was present at the track to witness Reddick’s triumph, a moment he likened to winning an NBA playoff game. The win marked a significant milestone for 23XI and NASCAR, which has recently experienced an upswing in popularity.
