Tyler Reddick delivers Michael Jordan his first Daytona 500 win
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Michael Jordan has accomplished a lot in his historic basketball career, spanning from playing at North Carolina to the Chicago Bulls and then ending it with the Washington Wizards. But post-basketball, Jordan has been involved in NASCAR.
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As part-owner of 23XI Racing, Jordan has rediscovered his love for the sport of racing, and on Sunday, he finally got a win in one of the biggest races.
Tyler Reddick found a way to get into the lead in a crash-filled final lap on Sunday in Daytona, crossing the finish line and earning the win. It delivered the first Daytona 500 win for Reddick, Jordan and 23XI Racing.
Michael Jordan is a Daytona 500 champion! pic.twitter.com/awIrrSY4fp
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With it being the first Daytona 500 title for Jordan, he becomes the second former Tar Heel basketball player to win the race, joining Brad Daugherty who did it in 2023.
It's also an early birthday present for Jordan who turns 63 on Tuesday.
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