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Michael Jordan is a prominent figure at the Daytona 500 as Tyler Reddick wins
Summary
Tyler Reddick won the 68th Daytona 500, and Michael Jordan appeared in Victory Lane as a high-profile co-owner after a recent settlement with NASCAR.
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Tyler Reddick won the 68th Daytona 500 on Sunday. Michael Jordan, part-owner of the 23XI team, was a prominent presence in Victory Lane and joined Reddick in celebrating the win. Jordan had been involved earlier in an antitrust dispute with NASCAR that was settled before trial, and the terms of that settlement remain private. Denny Hamlin, Jordan’s co-owner, and NASCAR executive Jim France both took part in the post-race acknowledgements.
Notable facts:
- Tyler Reddick won the 68th Daytona 500.
- Michael Jordan, a co-owner of 23XI, joined Reddick in Victory Lane and helped lift the Harley J. Earl Trophy.
- Jordan had been part of a recent antitrust lawsuit involving two teams and NASCAR; the parties settled before a jury trial and details were not made public.
- Denny Hamlin described Jordan as a major figure for the sport and noted ongoing talks between team owners and NASCAR leadership.
- NASCAR executive Jim France appeared in Victory Lane to congratulate the competitors.
Summary:
The event highlighted Michael Jordan’s high profile within NASCAR alongside Tyler Reddick’s race victory and appeared to reflect a more collaborative tone between team owners and NASCAR leaders. Undetermined at this time.
