Nascar Race Today: Tyler Reddick Wins Third Straight at COTA, Sealing Historic Sweep
In nascar race today at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, Tyler Reddick held off Shane van Gisbergen over the final 20 laps to win the DuraMAX Texas Grand Prix Powered by RelaDyne and become the first Cup Series driver to win the first three races of the season.
Nascar Race Today at Circuit of the Americas
Reddick crossed the line after a tense closing stint at COTA, the Formula 1–built track where he also won in 2023. He won from the pole in the first road course race of the year, adding to victories in the season-opening Daytona 500 and a week-later win at Atlanta to complete a three-race sweep.
Held off van Gisbergen in the final laps
Shane van Gisbergen, who had won five of six road course races in 2025, was on Reddick's bumper for several laps in the final stage but never found the pace to pass. Van Gisbergen fell farther behind over the final six laps as Reddick protected the lead and finished under heavy pressure.
Historic milestone and career markers
The victory was Reddick's 11th career win and his second at COTA, marking the first time he has had multiple victories at a single track. With the three straight wins, Reddick moved into a commanding 70-point lead in the drivers' championship.
Team ownership, courtroom fight and the celebration
Reddick drives a Toyota for the 23XI team co-owned by Michael Jordan. Jordan, the basketball Hall of Famer and six-time NBA champion, was with the 23XI pit crew exchanging high-fives as Reddick crossed the finish line. Jordan said, "I'm proud of the team we put together, " and credited co-owner Denny Hamlin—who also is a driver for Joe Gibbs Racing—with being the "mastermind" behind its racing success. Jordan added, "I just put up the money, " and "Denny's done an incredible job building this team. "
The ownership group previously took on NASCAR with a federal antitrust lawsuit; the settlement in December was called a major legal victory that secured a permanent franchise-style model and ensured the team would remain in business for the long term. The team "has been unbeatable on the race track ever since, " the context states.
