Bubba Wallace jokes with teammate Tyler Reddick after NASCAR win. [Image Source: ATHLONSPORTS]
At the Circuit of the Americas on Sunday, Tyler Reddick continued his remarkable run by winning the third NASCARCup Seriesrace of 2026, marking his third straight victory of the season. The 23XI Racing driver’s triumph secured him a place in NASCAR history as the first person to win the first three races of a season.
Following his win at COTA, Reddick celebrated with team owner Michael Jordan and his 23XI Racing teammate Bubba Wallace, who made a playful remark about the ongoing streak. The humorous interaction highlighted the friendly rivalry within the team as Reddick solidified his strong start to the campaign.
Playful Rivalry Between Teammates Highlights the Victory Celebration
After the race, Wallace posted a social media clip featuring himself and Reddick embracing at COTA. Alongside the video, he wrote a lighthearted message expressing his mock frustration about Reddick’s continued success:
“Damn dawg how many you need??”
– Bubba Wallace, 23XI Racing Driver
He was also audible telling Reddick,
“I’m ’bout tired of you f—— winning.”
– Bubba Wallace, 23XI Racing Driver
This banter added levity to Reddick’s momentous achievement and highlighted the camaraderie within 23XI Racing.
Reddick Reflects on Historic Performance and Team Effort
Reddick, who edged out Shane van Gisbergen in a thrilling finish, described the win as highly meaningful. Reflecting on the competition, he said,
“Yeah, it’s so fitting. We get going at the end there, and I’m leading and there’s SVG, the guy I’ve been trying to beat for a while now. Just to be able to outlast him there and hold on for the win is just incredible.”
– Tyler Reddick, NASCAR Driver
He also praised the team’s dedication, stating,
Image of: Bubba Wallace
“Just really proud of this Chumba Casino Toyota Camry, everyone at 23XI. We worked really hard. We did not like getting beat like that at road courses. It’s one race, but it was so important, so fitting that we were able to get three in a row and make history.”
– Tyler Reddick, NASCAR Driver
Michael Jordan Comments on Reddick’s Historic NASCAR Achievement
Michael Jordan, 23XI Racing’s owner and a sports legend with experience winning three straight NBA championships twice, weighed in on Reddick’s historic win during FOX’s NASCAR coverage. Jordan noted,
“It’s time for change. It’s time for change. And the guys feel the same thing.”
– Michael Jordan, Team Owner
He also reflected on the pressure Reddick faced to complete the trio of wins:
“You know, Tyler came in with the most pressure I guess, everybody expected him [to win] or he had the chance to win three in a row, that’s the hardest one to win. He kept to his strategy and man, the guys have put together a great car… Tyler did a good job. He beat some good competition.”
– Michael Jordan, Team Owner
Jordan acknowledged the challenge from Shane van Gisbergen, saying,
“When you see SVG [Shane van Gisbergen] back there, you get a little nervous, but I think he had him covered pretty much the whole day.”
– Michael Jordan, Team Owner
Implications of Reddick’s Start and Team Dynamics at 23XI Racing
Tyler Reddick’s unprecedented three consecutive wins to start the 2026 NASCAR season have set high expectations for both himself and 23XI Racing. His ability to maintain composure under pressure from strong competitors like Shane van Gisbergen shows the team’s growing strength in the Cup Series. Meanwhile, Bubba Wallace’s good-natured ribbing illustrates a positive yet competitive team environment heading into the rest of the season.
Given Reddick’s historic start, 23XI Racing is positioned as a formidable contender, with Michael Jordan’s involvement elevating the team’s visibility and motivation. NASCAR fans and analysts will be watching closely to see if Reddick can continue this streak and how team dynamics develop as the season progresses.
