Bianchi: 25 Years After Dale Earnhardt’s Death, Tyler Reddick Raises Daytona 500 Trophy While Michael Jordan Raises the Stakes

Daytona 500 winner has Grand Forks racing ties

GRAND FORKS — The winner of this weekend’s Daytona 500 has a connection to Grand Forks. Tyler Reddick won NASCAR’s premier race on Sunday, Feb. 15, in a wild finish. He did not lead a single lap during the race but took the lead right before the finish line after a crash. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tyler Reddick (@tyler_reddick) Reddick raced at River Cities Speedway in 2009 when he was just 13 years old. He took 13th place i…

Bianchi: 25 years after Dale Earnhardt’s death, Tyler Reddick raises Daytona 500 trophy while Michael Jordan raises the stakes

No matter who won Sunday’s Daytona 500 — even if it was Tyler Reddick boldly darting, dodging and diving through traffic and surging past Chase Elliott in a final lap blur of horsepower and hope — it wasn’t enough.

What Happened to Tyler Reddick’s Son? Inside Rookie’s Health Battle and Daytona Comeback

After Tyler Reddick took home the Daytona trophy and shared a warm hug with his wife and son, fans began wondering what happened to his son last year.

Daytona 500 2026 Recap: Massive Crashes, Overtime Drama and Michael Jordan Reacts as Tyler Reddick Fights to the Finish

Tyler Reddick celebrating at the finish line Photo Credit: Eric Moore/FMN The 2026 Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway delivered everything fans expect from The Great American Race — multi-car crashes, late-race chaos, and an overtime finish that kept the grandstands on their feet. With team co-owner Michael Jordan watching from pit road, Tyler Reddick and 23XI Racing entered NASCAR’s biggest event with championship expectations. What …

How NASCAR Team Owners and Drivers Supported Tyler Reddick After His Son's Unfortunate Health Condition

Tyler Reddick and his family went through a tough time in the latter half of 2025. The Cup Series driver’s infant son, Rookie, had to undergo surgery to remove a kidney after he was diagnosed with a tumor that was increasing the stress on his heart. In an interview after he won the Daytona 500 on Sunday, he detailed how the NASCAR community helped him in those days. Rookie was born on May 25, 2025. It was around late September when doctors at th…

Tyler Reddick Shares Joyful Son Health Update After Daytona Win

Tyler Reddick shares an emotional son health update after Daytona 500 win: Rookie is recovering well and just started crawling.