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Michael Jordan becomes Daytona 500 champion

Michael Jordan celebrates Daytona 500 victory
Michael Jordan at Tyler Reddick on Victory Lane. The 2026 Daytona 500 held Feb.15 at Daytona International Speedway

When Michael Jordan became the owner of a NASCAR team in 2020, many wondered if he’d be able to add another title to his resume. Jordan failed to win another NBA championship as an owner of the Charlotte Hornets, but he had better luck in NASCAR on Sunday.

Jordan, who is the co-owner of 23XI Racing and his driver, Tyler Reddick, won the Daytona 500 after a messy finish. This was the first Daytona 500 victory for Jordan’s team.

“It’s like winning a championship, like a huge championship,” Jordan said. “Unbelievable.”

Jordan hasn’t played an NBA game since 2003 or appeared in the playoffs since 1998, but once again he finds himself a champion.

About the Author Published Feb 16, 2026

TITAN FREY

Titan Frey is a dedicated father to three wonderful children, whom he takes immense pride in. His passions include reading, writing, basketball, both playing and watching, and playing chess. Titan spent five years working as a journalist for the basketball website fadeawayworld.net, where he served as editor-in-chief for four and a half years. One of his most notable achievements was interviewing Chuck Cooper III, the son of Chuck Cooper, the first African American ever drafted by an NBA team, and writing a biography that has been praised as the most definitive article about Cooper’s legacy. Titan is the author of more than ten novels and the screenwriter of three produced short films. His newest young adult novel, Echoes of the Hardwood: Braxton Foxworthy’s Time‑Travelling Book Report, blends basketball history with heartfelt storytelling and is now available. Order here: https://a.co/d/bo7BYz1

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