Tyler Reddick wins New Hampshire pole for 23XI Racing
NXTbets Pro | Published On: August 22, 2026
Reddick earns pole
Tyler Reddick put 23XI Racing on top at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, winning the pole for the Dollar Tree 301 after a difficult practice session. The result gave Reddick his fifth pole of the season and set up a strong starting spot for a race he wants to turn into a win.
Reddick said the team did not have a good practice, but it found the right answer in qualifying. He said the adjustment made the difference and kept him from falling into a deep starting position like the one he had in Richmond. That kind of recovery mattered for a driver who arrived with speed but still had to solve the setup before the laps counted.
The pole also fit Reddick’s larger approach. He said he planned to lean on his teammates to better understand what they are doing well, a sign that 23XI Racing still sees room to sharpen its weekly execution. Reddick’s mindset stayed simple after the session. He wanted the pole to lead to more than a strong starting position. He wanted it to become a race win.
Wallace’s Friday
Bubba Wallace showed strong speed in practice at New Hampshire, but the day did not end the way he wanted. He qualified 23rd and made clear he was frustrated by the result as he worked to secure his postseason spot. The speed in practice gave him reason to believe the car could contend. The qualifying effort put the pressure back on the team to build a better race from a lower starting place.
Wallace said there was still time to put together a good race, and that message kept the focus on the next phase of the weekend rather than the session that had just ended. For Wallace, the challenge was straightforward. He needed the team to turn practice pace into race trim and clean execution once the green flag dropped. A good run would help stabilize his postseason push. A poor one would leave the margin tighter.
The contrast inside the 23XI Racing camp was clear. Reddick walked away with the pole. Wallace left with work to do. Both drivers still pointed to the same goal, a stronger race when it mattered most.
Jordan’s message
Michael Jordan’s visit to the 23XI Racing shop carried weight inside the organization as it headed toward The Chase. Denny Hamlin said Jordan’s message was supportive, but it also pushed the team to improve. That combination, encouragement and demand, gave the group a clear standard at a critical point in the season.
Wallace said the visit reinforced self-belief and trust within the group. That mattered for a team trying to balance results with momentum. When an owner like Jordan shows up and speaks directly to the group, the message reaches beyond the shop floor. It sets an expectation that the team can carry into the track every week.
The timing fit the moment for 23XI Racing. Reddick had just delivered a pole. Wallace was trying to recover from a rough qualifying run. Hamlin’s comments and Wallace’s reaction showed how the visit landed across the lineup, with support at the center and accountability attached to it. The team left New Hampshire with one driver on the front row, one driver needing a rally and a reminder from Jordan that belief and improvement have to travel together.
