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23XI Racing has been a NASCAR Cup Series team since 2021, and its record since then is best described as fast, steady growth: multiple race wins, a Crown Jewel victory, playoff appearances, and an expansion from one car to a multi-car operation. The team is co-owned by Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin, with Bubba Wallace driving the No. 23 and Tyler Reddick in the No. 45. If you are looking for a short answer to "what has the team actually accomplished," that is the summary. The details below break it down by season and milestone.
The short version
- First season: 2021, one car (No. 23), Bubba Wallace driving.
- First win: 2021, at Talladega Superspeedway — Wallace's first career Cup Series win and the team's first victory.
- Crown Jewel win: the team has won a marquee NASCAR event, adding a second car (No. 45) along the way.
- Playoffs: the team has reached the Cup Series playoffs.
- Expansion: from a single-car team in 2021 to a two-car team in later seasons.
Season-by-season milestones
2021: Debut and first win
23XI Racing entered the Cup Series as a one-car team with Bubba Wallace in the No. 23 Toyota. The season's defining moment was Wallace's win at Talladega Superspeedway, a rain-shortened race that delivered the team's first Cup Series victory in its debut year. That win was significant beyond the stat sheet: it made Wallace the first Black driver to win a Cup Series race since Wendell Scott in 1963, and it validated the Jordan-Hamlin ownership project early.
2022: A second car and a bigger footprint
The team expanded to two cars, adding the No. 45 alongside the No. 23. Kurt Busch joined as the driver of the No. 45, with Wallace continuing in the No. 23. The two-car structure gave 23XI more data, more race strategy options, and a larger presence in the garage — a meaningful step for a team only in its second season.
2023: Tyler Reddick and a Crown Jewel win
Tyler Reddick took over the No. 45, and the team's results stepped up. Reddick won multiple races for 23XI, including a Crown Jewel event — one of NASCAR's most prestigious races — which is the kind of win that signals a team can perform on the biggest stages, not just at superspeedways. The team also competed in the playoffs, putting at least one car into the championship conversation.
2024 and beyond: Playoff contention as the baseline
By this point, 23XI Racing's expectation is playoff contention rather than simply showing up. Reddick has been a consistent winner and championship threat in the No. 45, while Wallace and the No. 23 have remained part of the team's weekly effort. The organization has grown from a curiosity to a legitimate multi-car contender.
What the record actually shows
| Dimension | What 23XI Racing has done |
|---|---|
| First season | 2021 |
| Initial lineup | One car (No. 23), Bubba Wallace |
| First win | 2021, Talladega Superspeedway |
| Crown Jewel win | Yes — a marquee NASCAR event won with Tyler Reddick in the No. 45 |
| Playoff appearances | Yes — the team has reached the Cup Series playoffs |
| Team size over time | One car in 2021, expanded to two cars (No. 23 and No. 45) |
| Current drivers | Bubba Wallace (No. 23), Tyler Reddick (No. 45) |
Why the milestones matter
A few of these achievements carry more weight than a simple win count suggests:
- The 2021 Talladega win came in the team's first season, which is rare for a new organization and immediately established credibility with sponsors and manufacturers.
- The Crown Jewel win shows the team can win at a track and event where execution, strategy, and speed all have to be near-perfect — not just at drafting-heavy superspeedways.
- Playoff appearances are the clearest sign of sustained performance, because they require consistent results across a full regular season rather than one good weekend.
- The move from one car to two is an operational milestone: it requires a second crew, more equipment, and a deeper technical staff, and it changes how the team approaches race weekends.
Common questions about the team's record
How many races has 23XI Racing won? The team has multiple Cup Series wins since 2021, starting with Bubba Wallace at Talladega in 2021 and continuing with Tyler Reddick, including a Crown Jewel event.
Has 23XI Racing made the playoffs? Yes. The team has reached the Cup Series playoffs, with Reddick as its primary championship threat in the No. 45.
When did the team add a second car? The expansion to two cars came after the 2021 debut season, with the No. 45 joining the No. 23.
Who owns 23XI Racing? Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin are the co-owners. The team name combines Jordan's No. 23 and Hamlin's No. 11.
For the most current win totals, playoff results, and season-by-season statistics, check the team's official site and NASCAR's official results pages, since those numbers change with every race weekend.