Tyler Reddick Wins Rain-Delayed FireKeepers Casino 400

Tyler Reddick clinched his second win of the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series season at the rain-delayed FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway, securing the points lead for the first time in his Cup career. The race, affected by numerous cautions and two overtime restarts, saw Reddick fending off William Byron and Ty Gibbs to cross the finish line first. This victory is significant for 23XI Racing, a team co-owned by Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin, marking the first time the team has led the season standings. Despite Jordan leaving the race early and missing the celebrations, the win underscores the rapid ascent of 23XI Racing in NASCAR. In other motorsports news, Alex Palou extended his lead in the IndyCar standings after a fourth-place finish at the Bommarito Automotive Group 500, while Josef Newgarden secured his second win of the season for Team Penske.