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Tyler Reddick makes history with third consecutive win to start NASCAR Cup Series season

KUT 90.5 | By Juan Garcia

Published March 3, 2026 at 5:47 AM CST

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Tyler Reddick, driver of the #45 Chumba Casino Toyota, celebrates with his family after winning the DuraMax Texas Grand Prix Powered by RelaDyne at Circuit of the Americas in Austin.

Tyler Reddick became the first driver in NASCAR Cup Series history to start a season with three consecutive wins after taking home the top spot at the DuraMax Grand Prix on Sunday at Austin's Circuit of the Americas.

Reddick, driving for the team co-owned by fellow Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin and NBA legend Michael Jordan, started at pole position and held off charges from Team Penske driver Ryan Blaney and Trackhouse driver Shane Van Gisbergen.

Tyler Reddick's team holds up three fingers as he parades in front of them after winning the DuraMax Grand Prix. Reddick became the first driver in NASCAR history to open the Cup Series season with three consecutive wins.

Reddick's win makes him the first Cup Series driver to win twice at COTA since the race started here. He also won the race in 2023. Reddick's win also snapped Van Gisbergen's streak of fives consecutive Cup Series wins around road and street courses.

Tyler Reddick, driver of the #45 Chumba Casino, leads the field during the final laps.

From left, Chris Buescher, AJ Allmendinger, Tyler Reddick and Chase Elliott race at Circuit of the Americas during the NASCAR Cup Series on Sunday.

John Hunter Nemechek's pit crew changes his tires and refuels his car.

Erik Jones spins out on lap 52 during the NASCAR Cup Series race.

From left, Chase Elliott, Tyler Reddick and William Byron race past the tower at Circuit of the Americas.

Tyler Reddick holds up three fingers after winning the DuraMax Grand Prix at COTA.

Michael Jordan, co-owner of the 23XI team, holds up three fingers as he celebrates with Tyler Reddick, who is holding his son, Beau. Reddick became the first driver in NASCAR history to open the Cup Series season with three consecutive wins.

Tyler Reddick celebrates after winning the NASCAR Cup Series DuraMax Grand Prix.