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Owner Michael Jordan Had 3 Word Reaction For Tyler Reddick’s Talladega Triumph

Published 04/22/2024, 9:41 AM EDT

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The former Chicago Bulls sensation Michael Jordan’s presence at the NASCAR Cup Series event has never failed to add a dash of excitement. But in Victory Lane? It’s a game-changer. Last Sunday, Jordan’s co-owned 23XI Racing team finally accomplished a remarkable feat at Talladega Superspeedway after navigating through a maze of challenges.

“Denny keeps saying I’m bad luck when I come to the track,” joked Michael Jordan in an exclusive interview with FOX Sports. But on Sunday, the team finally turned the tables. While Denny, the co-owner of the team and part of five prior wins, exited the event during Lap 156 feeling hopeless, Jordan stayed to witness a twist.

And the moment of truth came when Reddick, sitting behind the wheel, concluded the race on a triumphant note. On the other hand, the legendary hooper stood on the pit road holding Reddick’s son, Beau. To share the moment, Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s Dirty Mo Media had a conversation with Jordan, which was later posted on their official YouTube account.

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Amidst praising Reddick’s masterful display of racing prowess in the signature white and black hues of his Toyota Camry XSE, Jordan exclaimed, “I loved it!” But here’s the twist: why did the co-owner make a swift exit before the event’s thrilling conclusion?

Making it to the victory a la Michael Jordan-style

As Tyler Reddick surged past the checkered flag, his teammate Bubba Wallace found himself grappling with a different fate. Despite Wallace’s two-time winner status, a Lap 156 crash dashed his hopes of victory, prompting co-owner Denny’s premature exit from the event, having witnessed a sixth win slip through his fingers.

Unfortunately, Bubba couldn’t finish,” remarked Jordan. “But the whole team did a good job. And look, I’m very happy to be here to see it.” Just when it seemed fortune had dealt its final hand, fate intervened with a twist. Reddick, against all odds, not only steered the team to victory but also clinched his place as the seventh victor in the 2024 Cup Series season.

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Caroline Joseph