Tyler Reddick joins elite group with Goodyear 400 victory in Darlington
The No. 45 Toyota driver crossed the finish line first in what's becoming a routine for the 23XI Racing team's top driver.
The Lady in Black is one of the toughest tracks to tame on the Cup Series calendar. Looks like someone forgot to tell Tyler Reddick. The 23XI Racing driver overcame multiple issues during the middle of the Goodyear 400 to earn his fourth win in the first six races of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, this one by five seconds.
"Ever since I made my first lap here in an O'Reilly Auto Parts car, there's just something about this racetrack that's so special, just so challenging," Reddick said. "It's been really fun for my evolution as a driver over the years. " NASCAR TRUCKS: Driver Daniel Dye suspended for David Malukas comments Reddick started from pole position but struggled with alternator issues during the first half of the race.
The No. 45 crew had to change his battery during Stage 2 to keep him going. If that wasn't enough, Reddick had issues with his cool suit shortly after due to the battery change.
He had to get the water out of his suit during a caution period as it was too hot to serve its original purpose. He had to improvise with a bag of ice. "All day long not running fans, sweating my tail off inside the race car and we knew it was going to be physical," Reddick said.