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Hamlin's Third Straight Cup Win Cuts Reddick's Lead to 19

Jack Beckett·

Denny Hamlin held off Tyler Reddick by 1.678 seconds at Pocono on Sunday for his third straight NASCAR Cup win, a record eighth at the track. The streak cut Reddick's once-100-point lead to 19, turning the championship into a contest with 10 races left to set the Chase field.

Rockstar Energy Picks Tyler Reddick for Its First Cup Deal

John Speedway·

Rockstar Energy announced its first-ever NASCAR Cup Series sponsorship, partnering with Tyler Reddick and Charlotte-based 23XI Racing. The deal puts the yellow star on the No. 45 Toyota starting at Talladega on April 26.

23XI Racing Is Running Away With the Cup Series

John Speedway·

23XI Racing, built in Huntersville by Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin, has four wins in seven races to start the 2026 Cup Series season. Tyler Reddick leads the standings by 82 points. Charlotte's newest racing team is beating the corridor's decades-old dynasties.

Darius Rucker Becomes Co-Owner of NASCAR's Legacy Motor Club

John Speedway·

Darius Rucker confirmed as co-owner of Legacy Motor Club on the Dan Patrick Show. Plus: O'Reilly Series posts its biggest Darlington audience in seven years, Denny Hamlin signals Tyler Reddick's contract extension is imminent, and the Cup Series heads to Martinsville.

Tyler Reddick Wins Darlington, His Fourth Win in Six Races

John Speedway·

Tyler Reddick won the Goodyear 400 at Darlington from the pole for his fourth Cup victory in six 2026 races, beating Brad Keselowski by 5.8 seconds despite cool shirt and electrical issues. Michael Jordan's 23XI Racing now has four of the first six wins this season.

Corey Heim Restarts Ninth, Wins Darlington in Double OT

John Speedway·

Corey Heim chose to restart ninth in double overtime at Darlington, then drove to the front on the last corner to beat Ross Chastain and win the CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race. The 23XI development driver is making the case for a full-time Cup ride in 2027.

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