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Denny Hamlin’s Emotional Off-Season Message Comes Full Circle as Michael Jordan’s 23XI Conquers NASCAR’s Biggest Fortress
Tyler Reddick defended a viral Victory Lane celebration with Michael Jordan and his son after winning the 2026 Daytona 500, emphasizing shared joy and family togetherness.
- On February 15, Tyler Reddick, NASCAR driver, won the 2026 Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway, delivering a landmark victory for 23XI Racing, co-owned by Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin.
- A short viral video of the Daytona 500 ice celebration on social media shifted focus to Victory Lane, prompting NASCAR driver Tyler Reddick to address the moment publicly two days later.
- During his radio appearance, Tyler Reddick said he had no concerns about the Victory Lane interaction and described it as a shared celebration with Michael Jordan and his family.
- With the matter addressed publicly, NASCAR has issued no statements and Michael Jordan has not publicly addressed the allegations as Tyler Reddick now turns back to racing at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
- The ice celebration's unusual elements, including Reddick's six-year-old son, shifted focus from the win and amplified scrutiny of the Victory Lane interaction involving Michael Jordan, NBA legend and 23XI Racing co-owner.
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Denny Hamlin’s Emotional Off-Season Message Comes Full Circle as Michael Jordan’s 23XI Conquers NASCAR’s Biggest Fortress
Michael Jordan was unable to control his emotions on Sunday as Tyler Reddick crossed the finish line first at the Daytona 500. After a tough 2025 battling the charter lawsuit, this victory gave 23XI Racing the best result, and to Jordan, the best birthday gift they could’ve asked for. And as the confetti fell at Daytona, Denny Hamlin’s emotional off-season message finally came full circle. Hamlin’s team delivered on his favor “You know we’re for…
Tyler Reddick Defends Michael Jordan After Daytona 500 Clip Backlash
Tyler Reddick made NASCAR history on February 15 by winning the 2026 Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. This dramatic finish delivered a landmark victory for 23XI Racing, the NASCAR Cup Series team co-owned by NBA legend Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin.Following the checkered flag, attention quickly turned from the on-track action to a viral Victory Lane celebration involving Jordan and Reddick’s six-year-old son.A short video of th…
“I Don’t See What Other People See”: Tyler Reddick defends Michael Jordan after viral Daytona 500 clip involving minor
NBA News: Tyler Reddick has addressed the online backlash that followed a Victory Lane video from the 2026 Daytona 500. The clip showed Michael Jordan interacti.
Daytona 500 rebounds to 7.5m viewers on Fox - BlackBook Motorsport
Race delivers most-watched Nascar telecast since 2023 Daytona 500 Audience peaked at 9.2m viewers, the highest for a Nascar race in three years Nascar’s season-opening Daytona 500 delivered an average of 7.49 million viewers on Fox. This year’s race saw an 11 per cent year-over-year (YoY) audience increase, although it should be noted that last season’s event was impacted by significant rain delays. That said, the event becomes the most-watched …
Michael Jordan's interaction with Tyler Reddick's son draws scrutiny
A viral video from the Daytona 500 victory celebration has sparked widespread online discussion about an interaction between NBA legend Michael Jordan and the young son of NASCAR driver Tyler Reddick. The footage, captured during the jubilant podium moments for 23XI Racing—co-owned by Jordan—shows Jordan appearing to touch the lower back and leg area of Reddick’s 6-year-old son, Beau, amid confetti and post-race excitement. The clip quickly spre…
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