Trending Now - Tyler Reddick Claims Kansas Victory With Dramatic Final Pass

WHO:

Motorsport.com - Tyler Reddick stated, "Was that nuts or what? I couldn't believe it. I mean, first off, I feel like I have to say obviously just for how I feel. I never like being on the inside of it. Really hate that for Christopher Bell. Good, hard racing."

Fox News - Denny Hamlin expressed frustration, saying, "Obviously, it's not winning. It's Cody Ware, six laps down, wrecking. I don't know. Add it up."

Fox News - Michael Jordan, co-owner of 23XI Racing, expressed his excitement about Reddick's performance, stating, "This kid is on fire. I don’t know what to say. I don’t think I can cool him down."

Fox News - Denny Hamlin, driver for Joe Gibbs Racing, expressed frustration about the late caution that affected his race, saying, "Obviously, it's not winning. It's Cody Ware, six laps down, wrecking. I don't know. Add it up."

Motorsport.com - Denny Hamlin, driver for Joe Gibbs Racing, expressed disappointment after losing the lead in the final laps, stating, "Just really blessed with the late caution."

Motorsport.com - Michael Jordan, co-owner of 23XI Racing, commented on Reddick's performance, saying, "An incredible Toyota Camry all day long."

Motorsport.com - Michael Jordan, NBA Hall of Famer and co-owner of 23XI Racing, commented on Reddick's win, stating, "This kid is on fire."

Motorsport.com - Tyler Reddick, Denny Hamlin, Kyle Larson, Chase Briscoe, Bubba Wallace, Brad Keselowski, William Byron, Chase Elliott, Ty Gibbs, Chris Buescher, Michael Jordan.

ESPN - Tyler Reddick, Dale Earnhardt.

WHAT:

Motorsport.com - Reddick's victory at Kansas Speedway was his fifth win of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, making him the first driver to achieve this since Dale Earnhardt in 1987.

ESPN - Reddick's win at Kansas Speedway marked the first time in nearly four decades that a driver has won five of the first nine races in a NASCAR Cup Series season.

Fox News - Reddick's victory allowed Toyota to become the first manufacturer since Chevrolet in 2007 to win seven of the first nine races in a season.

Motorsport.com - Reddick's victory at Kansas Speedway marked his fifth win in the first nine races of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, a feat not accomplished since Dale Earnhardt won six of the first eight races in 1987.

Fox News - Reddick's win at Kansas Speedway was his fifth race victory of the 2026 season.

Fox News - All four of the 23XI cars finished in the top 15 during the race at Kansas Speedway.

Motorsport.com - Reddick's victory at Kansas Speedway was his fifth win in the first nine races of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, making him the fourth driver in history to achieve this feat.

ESPN - Reddick's win at Kansas Speedway marked the first time since 1987 that a driver has won five of the first nine races in a NASCAR Cup Series season.

Motorsport.com - Reddick's victory at Kansas Speedway marked his fifth win in the first nine races of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, matching a record last accomplished by Dale Earnhardt in 1987.

Motorsport.com - Reddick's victory at Kansas Speedway was his fifth win in the first nine races of the 2026 season, a feat not accomplished since Dale Earnhardt won six of the first eight races in 1987.

Motorsport.com - Reddick finished the race ahead of Kyle Larson, who was in second place, and Chase Briscoe, who finished third, with Denny Hamlin in fourth and Bubba Wallace in fifth.

Motorsport.com - Reddick stated, "Just really blessed with the late caution... I mean, first off, I feel like I have to say obviously just for how I feel. I never like being on the inside of it. Really hate that for Christopher Bell. Good, hard racing."

Motorsport.com - Tyler Reddick won the NASCAR Cup race at Kansas Speedway with a last-lap pass.

Motorsport.com - Reddick secured his fifth win in the first nine races of the 2026 season.

ESPN - Reddick became the fourth driver to win five of the first nine NASCAR Cup Series races in a season.

Motorsport.com - Reddick finished ahead of Kyle Larson, who was in second place, and Chase Briscoe, who finished third.

WHERE:

Motorsport.com - Kansas Speedway.

WHEN:

Motorsport.com - The race took place on April 17th, 2026.

Motorsport.com - Reddick's win marked a feat not seen since 1987.

WHY:

Motorsport.com - A surprise caution with two laps to go allowed Reddick to compete for the win despite running low on fuel.

HOW:

Motorsport.com - Reddick executed a last-lap pass on Larson after restarting in second place during overtime, managing to clear Larson into Turn 3.

Fox News - Reddick executed a last-lap pass on Larson after a chaotic restart, managing to clear him into Turn 3.

Motorsport.com - Reddick executed a last-lap pass on Larson after restarting in second place during overtime, managing to clear Larson into Turn 3.

Motorsport.com - Reddick executed a last-lap pass on Larson after restarting in second place during overtime.

Motorsport.com - Reddick took two fresh right-side tires during the final pit stop before the last restart.

(UPDATED April 20, 2026 23:16 UTC)

Tyler Reddick celebrated a remarkable victory at Kansas Speedway, marking his fifth win of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season and making him the first driver to achieve this feat since Dale Earnhardt in 1987. This win also signifies the first time in nearly four decades that a driver has claimed five of the first nine races in a NASCAR Cup Series season, while Toyota became the first manufacturer since Chevrolet in 2007 to win seven of those races. Reddick executed a thrilling last-lap pass on Kyle Larson after restarting in second place during overtime, successfully clearing Larson into Turn 3.

(UPDATED April 20, 2026 21:10 UTC)

Tyler Reddick celebrated a thrilling victory at Kansas Speedway on Friday, marking his fifth win in just nine races of the NASCAR Cup Series season, a remarkable achievement not seen since Dale Earnhardt's six wins in the first eight races of 1987. Reddick secured the win with a last-lap pass on Kyle Larson after restarting in second place during overtime, showcasing his skill as he cleared Larson into Turn 3. Meanwhile, Denny Hamlin voiced his frustration over the race, pointing out issues with Cody Ware, who was six laps down and involved in a wreck.

(UPDATED April 20, 2026 17:18 UTC)

Michael Jordan, co-owner of 23XI Racing, expressed his excitement about Tyler Reddick's performance, saying, "This kid is on fire. I don’t know what to say. I don’t think I can cool him down," after all four of the 23XI cars finished in the top 15 at the race in Kansas. Reddick made a thrilling last-lap pass on Kyle Larson following a chaotic restart, which helped secure a strong finish for the team. Meanwhile, Denny Hamlin, a driver for Joe Gibbs Racing, voiced his frustration over a late caution that impacted his race, commenting, "Obviously, it's not winning. It's Cody Ware, six laps down, wrecking. I don't know. Add it up."

(UPDATED April 20, 2026 15:20 UTC)

Tyler Reddick celebrated a remarkable victory at Kansas Speedway on Friday, marking his fifth win in the first nine races of the NASCAR Cup Series season, a feat achieved by only three other drivers in history. Denny Hamlin, who lost the lead in the final laps, expressed his disappointment, while Michael Jordan praised Reddick's performance, highlighting the strength of the Toyota Camry throughout the race. Reddick clinched the win with a last-lap pass on Kyle Larson after restarting in second place during overtime, successfully clearing Larson into Turn 3.

(UPDATED April 20, 2026 13:20 UTC)

Tyler Reddick celebrated a remarkable victory at Kansas Speedway, marking his fifth win in the first nine races of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, a feat last achieved by Dale Earnhardt in 1987. In an exciting finish, Reddick executed a last-lap pass on Kyle Larson after restarting in second place during overtime, successfully clearing him into Turn 3. NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan, co-owner of 23XI Racing, praised Reddick's performance, stating, "This kid is on fire."

(UPDATED April 20, 2026 07:32 UTC)

Tyler Reddick secured his fifth victory of the 2026 season at Kansas Speedway, a remarkable achievement not seen since Dale Earnhardt won six of the first eight races in 1987. Reddick finished ahead of Kyle Larson, who took second, and Chase Briscoe in third, while Denny Hamlin and Bubba Wallace rounded out the top five. After the race, Reddick expressed his gratitude for the late caution that helped him execute a last-lap pass on Larson, emphasizing the competitive nature of the race and acknowledging the challenges faced by his fellow drivers.

(UPDATED April 20, 2026 05:49 UTC)

Tyler Reddick clinched victory at the NASCAR Cup race held at Kansas Speedway on Friday, marking his fifth win in just nine races this season. Reddick executed a last-lap pass on Kyle Larson, who finished in second, while Chase Briscoe took third, all thanks to a surprise caution that allowed Reddick to compete despite being low on fuel. With this win, Reddick became only the fourth driver to achieve five victories in the first nine races of a NASCAR Cup Series season, a feat not seen since 1987.