Tyler Reddick Makes History at NASCAR Atlanta 2026: Second Straight Win of the Season

Liputan6.com, Jakarta - 23XI Racing's star driver, Tyler Reddick, made history at the start of the 2026 NASCAR season.

He secured his second consecutive victory after winning the Autotrader 400 NASCAR Cup Series at EchoPark Speedway in the Atlanta metropolitan area on Sunday, February 22, 2026.

Reddick achieved this resounding victory after a remarkable performance, even after sustaining significant damage to his car.

Reddick had also won the Daytona 500 the previous week, marking a dominant start to the season for the driver of the number 45.

This achievement not only confirmed his ability on the track but also placed him among the elite ranks of NASCAR drivers who have opened a season with two consecutive wins.

Tyler Reddick is now the sixth driver in NASCAR history to start a season with back-to-back wins, a feat last achieved by Matt Kenseth in 2009.

This victory at Atlanta was the 10th of his NASCAR Cup Series career, and interestingly, all of his victories came at different racetracks.

Driving the #45 car, Reddick finished 0.164 seconds ahead of Chase Briscoe after a thrilling double overtime race.

Despite being involved in a nine-car pileup on lap 224 of the 260-lap schedule, Reddick rallied from 27th place to take the win.

Reddick led 53 laps, including the crucial final lap, demonstrating complete control of the race.

This victory also brought pride to Michael Jordan, co-owner of 23XI Racing, who expressed his happiness with the team and Reddick's hard work.

The Autotrader 400 at EchoPark Speedway in Hampton, Georgia, not only featured Reddick's victory but also captivating drama.

The circuit is known for demanding car handling, as evidenced by a record 57 lead changes among the 14 drivers competing.

A nine-car pileup on lap 224 was a crucial moment that tested the drivers' resilience.

Despite sustaining damage to his right front fender, Reddick displayed a champion's mentality by continuing to drive and retaking the lead in a crucial moment.

Besides Reddick, the other drivers completing the top five were Ross Chastain, Carson Hocevar, and Daniel Suárez.

Reddick's teammate, Bubba Wallace, who led at the end of regulation and the start of the second overtime period, had to settle for eighth place.

Tyler Reddick's victory in Atlanta was not only significant for his personal career, but also held significant significance for the 23XI Racing team.

This was the second consecutive victory for the team owned by basketball legends Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin at the start of the 2026 season, demonstrating their immense potential in NASCAR.

Michael Jordan publicly expressed his delight at the team's achievement, praised the dedication and hard work of the entire team, as well as Reddick's consistent and outstanding performance.

The Autotrader 400 is part of the 2026 NASCAR Atlanta Series, which runs from February 20-23 at EchoPark Speedway.

The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season marks the 78th season of professional stock car racing in the United States.