Michael Jordan gave high fives to Tyler Reddick’s team on Feb. 22.
Reddick won the second consecutive NASCAR Cup Series race of the season, winning the NASCAR Atlanta race. He is the sixth driver to win NASCAR’s first two races and first since Matt Keneseth accomplished the feat in 2009.
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His win came after race leader Bubba Wallace, his 23XI Racing teammate, attempted a block at the top of the track and fall to eighth place.
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HAMPTON, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 22: Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Shell Pennzoil Ford, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader 400 at Echo Park Speedway on February 22, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
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HAMPTON, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 22: Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Shell Pennzoil Ford, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader 400 at Echo Park Speedway on February 22, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
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HAMPTON, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 22: Tyler Reddick, driver of the #45 Pinnacle Toyota, and Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Shell Pennzoil Ford, lead the field on a pace lap prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader 400 at Echo Park Speedway on February 22, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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HAMPTON, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 22: Tyler Reddick, driver of the #45 Pinnacle Toyota, and Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Shell Pennzoil Ford, lead the field on a pace lap prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader 400 at Echo Park Speedway on February 22, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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HAMPTON, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 22: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader 400 at Echo Park Speedway on February 22, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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HAMPTON, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 22: Zane Smith, driver of the #38 Aaron’s Rent To Own Ford, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader 400 at Echo Park Speedway on February 22, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
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HAMPTON, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 22: Bubba Wallace, driver of the #23 Xfinity Toyota, walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader 400 at Echo Park Speedway on February 22, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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HAMPTON, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 22: Josh Berry, driver of the #21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford, walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader 400 at Echo Park Speedway on February 22, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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HAMPTON, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 22: Daniel Suarez, driver of the #7 Freeway Insurance Chevrolet, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader 400 at Echo Park Speedway on February 22, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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HAMPTON, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 22: Carson Hocevar, driver of the #77 Spectrum Chevrolet, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader 400 at Echo Park Speedway on February 22, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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HAMPTON, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 22: Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 Valvoline Chevrolet, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader 400 at Echo Park Speedway on February 22, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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HAMPTON, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 22: Ty Dillon, driver of the #10 SeaBest Chevrolet, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader 400 at Echo Park Speedway on February 22, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
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HAMPTON, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 22: AJ Allmendinger, driver of the #16 Grizzly Nicotine Pouches Chevrolet, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader 400 at Echo Park Speedway on February 22, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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HAMPTON, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 22: Ross Chastain, driver of the #1 Wendy’s Chevrolet, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader 400 at Echo Park Speedway on February 22, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
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HAMPTON, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 22: Erik Jones, driver of the #43 AdventHealth Toyota, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader 400 at Echo Park Speedway on February 22, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
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HAMPTON, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 22: Chase Briscoe, driver of the #19 Bass Pro Shops Toyota, signs autographs for members of the Boys & Girls Club prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader 400 at Echo Park Speedway on February 22, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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HAMPTON, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 22: Alex Bowman, driver of the #48 Ally Chevrolet, signs autographs for members of the Boys & Girls Club prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader 400 at Echo Park Speedway on February 22, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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HAMPTON, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 22: Cole Custer, driver of the #41 Haas/Andy’s Frozen Custard Chevrolet, signs autographs for members of the Boys & Girls Club prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader 400 at Echo Park Speedway on February 22, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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HAMPTON, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 22: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 National Debt Relief Toyota, signs autographs for members of the Boys & Girls Club prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader 400 at Echo Park Speedway on February 22, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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HAMPTON, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 22: BJ McLeod, driver of the #78 Chevrolet, signs autographs for members of the Boys & Girls Club prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader 400 at Echo Park Speedway on February 22, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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HAMPTON, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 22: NASCAR Cup Series driver, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. speaks to members of the Boys & Girls Club in the garage area prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader 400 at Echo Park Speedway on February 22, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
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HAMPTON, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 22: Bubba Wallace, driver of the #23 Xfinity Toyota, signs autographs for members of the Boys & Girls Club prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader 400 at Echo Park Speedway on February 22, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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HAMPTON, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 22: A general view of the start the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader 400 at Echo Park Speedway on February 22, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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HAMPTON, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 22: AJ Allmendinger, driver of the #16 Grizzly Nicotine Pouches Chevrolet, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader 400 at Echo Park Speedway on February 22, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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HAMPTON, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 22: Crew chief Alan Gustafson looks on from the infield prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader 400 at Echo Park Speedway on February 22, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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HAMPTON, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 22: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Menards/Dutch Boy Ford, walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader 400 at Echo Park Speedway on February 22, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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HAMPTON, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 22: Ty Gibbs, driver of the #54 SAIA Freight & Logistics Toyota, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader 400 at Echo Park Speedway on February 22, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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HAMPTON, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 22: Ryan Preece, driver of the #60 Kroger/Red Baron Ford, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader 400 at Echo Park Speedway on February 22, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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HAMPTON, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 22: Shane Van Gisbergen, driver of the #97 Red Bull Chevrolet, gives a thumbs up to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader 400 at Echo Park Speedway on February 22, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
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HAMPTON, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 22: Shane Van Gisbergen, driver of the #97 Red Bull Chevrolet, gives a thumbs up to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader 400 at Echo Park Speedway on February 22, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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HAMPTON, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 22: Cole Custer, driver of the #41 Haas/Andy’s Frozen Custard Chevrolet, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader 400 at Echo Park Speedway on February 22, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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HAMPTON, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 22: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 National Debt Relief Toyota, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader 400 at Echo Park Speedway on February 22, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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HAMPTON, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 22: Austin Cindric, driver of the #2 Autotrader Ford, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader 400 at Echo Park Speedway on February 22, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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HAMPTON, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 22: Connor Zilisch, driver of the #88 Tootsie’s Chevrolet, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader 400 at Echo Park Speedway on February 22, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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Feb 22, 2026; Hampton, Georgia, USA; Title Max team member moves tires at EchoPark Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mady Mertens-Imagn Images
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Feb 22, 2026; Hampton, Georgia, USA; Goodyear Tires at EchoPark Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mady Mertens-Imagn Images
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Feb 22, 2026; Hampton, Georgia, USA; Ford Racing Raptor at EchoPark Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mady Mertens-Imagn Images
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Feb 22, 2026; Hampton, Georgia, USA; A general view of the track at EchoPark Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mady Mertens-Imagn Images
“Really, I can’t say anything,” said Jordan, co-owner of 23XI racing and Chicago Bulls legend. Tyler did an unbelievable job. Both teams did. I wanted one of them to win. I feel bad for Bubba. He had an unbelievable day.
“Tyler drove his (expletive) off. I’m very happy for Tyler. I’m very happy for 23XI.”
Jordan has attended both NASCAR Cup races to start the season and celebrated with his race team after both wins.
“To win the first two races says a lot about our team,” Jordan said.
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