NASCAR lineup at COTA: Starting order, pole winner for 2026 Texas Grand Prix based on qualifying results
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As drivers head down to Austin, Tyler Reddick is on a roll.
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The 30-year-old Reddick is coming off back-to-back wins, first at the Daytona 500 for a career-changing victory, then again last week at the Autotrader 400. Reddick's 125 points thus far this season clear the field by at least 40 points, marking the rare feat of winning both races to begin the NASCAR season.
With both Reddick and Bubba Wallace in the top two of the early standings, 23XI Racing is off to perhaps the best start in its young history, but it is still early in the year. The team hopes to continue the strong start as racers compete in the DuraMax Texas Grand Prix.
Who will serve as the pole-sitter for this week's race? And where will drivers start as they try to unseat Reddick? Here's a full breakdown.
Who won the DuraMax Texas Grand Prix pole for 2026?
Tyler Reddick won the DuraMax Texas Grand Prix pole.
Reddick has become the centerpiece of 23XI Racing, the high-profile team co-owned by NBA legend Michael Jordan and NASCAR veteran Denny Hamlin. Driving the No. 45 Toyota — a number synonymous with Jordan’s iconic 1995 return to the hardcourt — Reddick has embraced the "Jumpman" culture, often sporting unique Jordan Brand liveries. His 2026 season reached legendary status early on when he secured a historic victory at the Daytona 500, handing Michael Jordan his first win in the "Great American Race" as an owner.
The 2026 season has been a massive reset for Reddick following a winless 2025. By winning both the Daytona 500 and the subsequent race at Atlanta, he entered the Texas Grand Prix with the chance to become the first driver in NASCAR history to win the first three points-paying races of a season. His synergy with crew chief Billy Scott and the elite resources at 23XI’s "Airspeed" headquarters has transformed him into the clear championship favorite and the face of Toyota’s racing program.
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