""He loves his race team," Hamlin said, adding he reminded the team of the fulfillment they saw in Jordan when Reddick won at Talladega in 2024. "I was like 'You know, you guys understand the responsibilities you have, that you have the power to bring joy to Michael Jordan. You have that power and nobody else can do it.' "There's nothing else that can bring him the joy that seeing what his team can do and they took it to heart.""
"He was the 25th different driver to lead a lap for a new Daytona 500 record. "Just incredible how it all played out. Just true Daytona madness," Reddick said. "I've already lost my voice from screaming. Never thought I'd be Daytona 500 champion." Reddick, a 30-year-old from Corning, California, won for the ninth time in the Cup Series and first time since late in the 2024 season."
Tyler Reddick won the Daytona 500 with a last-lap pass at Daytona International Speedway, driving a Toyota and leading only the final lap to take the checkered flag. Co-owner Michael Jordan celebrated exuberantly in victory lane, bear-hugging Reddick and jointly hoisting the Harley J. Earl trophy; Jordan will receive a Daytona 500 ring for his upcoming 63rd birthday and noted he wears a size 13. Team co-owner Denny Hamlin emphasized the responsibility to bring Jordan joy, recalling Reddick's earlier Talladega win. Reddick earned his ninth Cup Series victory, his first since late 2024, after a season affected by his infant son's health battle.
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