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In a historic start to the 2026 season, Tyler Reddick made headlines again as he secured the pole position for the upcoming NASCAR Cup Series DuraMAX Grand Prix Powered by Reladyne at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas. Riding the momentum from his wins in the first two races of the season — including the prestigious Daytona 500 and the Autotrader 400 — Reddick clocked a blistering qualifying lap of 97.760 seconds (88.380 mph) to claim the Busch Light Pole Award, his third at COTA and the 12th of his Cup career.

This pole position sets Reddick up for a historic feat — he is poised to become the first driver in NASCAR Cup Series history to win the first three races of a season, a milestone no competitor has ever achieved. With strong performances from others like Ross Chastain, who qualified second, and top qualifiers Chase Briscoe, Ryan Blaney, and Chase Elliott rounding out the top five, the upcoming race promises high stakes and intense competition.

Reddick’s success this season continues to spotlight the strength of 23XI Racing, co-owned by NBA legend Michael Jordan and veteran driver Denny Hamlin, further underscoring the team’s impact on the sport both on and off the track.

This story highlights not just qualifying results but a potential historic run that could redefine early-season dominance in NASCAR.