Tyler Reddick wins the Daytona 500 in a car owned by Michael Jordan

NASCAR driver Tyler Reddick secured a historic victory at the Daytona 500 on February 19, 2023, crossing the finish line first in a car co-owned by basketball legend Michael Jordan, marking Jordan's first major triumph as a racing team owner. The 65th running of the 'Great American Race' at Daytona International Speedway was filled with dramatic moments as Reddick, driving the No. 23 car for 23XI Racing (a team co-owned by Jordan and Denny Hamlin), navigated through a field of 40 competitors in the prestigious season-opening event. The victory holds particular significance as it represents Jordan's entry into the winner's circle in motorsports after years of investment in the sport, with the 23XI Racing team, named after Jordan's iconic jersey number, establishing itself as a competitive force in NASCAR since its founding in 2021. For Reddick, the Daytona 500 win represents a career-defining moment in his eighth full-time season in the NASCAR Cup Series, adding another championship to Jordan's already legendary athletic portfolio and extending his winning legacy from basketball to the racetrack.