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Rockstar Energy partners with NASCAR star Tyler Reddick
TL;DR
Tyler Reddick, driving for 23XI Racing, has partnered with Rockstar Energy after a historic start to the 2026 NASCAR season, winning the Daytona 500 and the first three races. This marks Rockstar's return to NASCAR after more than a decade.
Key points
- Tyler Reddick drives the No. 45 23XI Racing Toyota.
- He won the Daytona 500 and the first three races of the 2026 season.
- Rockstar Energy is returning to NASCAR after more than a decade.
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Driving the No. 45 23XI Racing Toyota co-owned by NBA legend Michael Jordan and future NASCAR Hall of Famer Denny Hamlin, NASCAR Cup Series star Tyler Reddick has had a dream start to the 2026 season.
He won the season-opening Daytona 500 with a dramatic last-lap pass and went on to win the opening three races of the season -- something no other driver in NASCAR Cup history had previously accomplished. He earned his fourth win of the season a couple of weeks later, and has led the championship standings for the first two months of the season.
Winning like that turns heads, so it should be no surprise that Reddick and 23XI announced a new partnership with Rockstar Energy on Thursday. The brand has been absent from NASCAR for over a decade when they sponsored Dylan Kwasniewski, but they are finally back.
“Partnering with Tyler Reddick brings authenticity to a brand built around our LIVE LOUD™ culture and embracing life to the fullest. He’s fearless, high-energy, and thrives in high-stakes moments,” said Steve Mateus, Senior Director of Sports and Music at Rockstar Energy. "His relentless drive mirrors a mindset of pushing limits, making him a natural extension of a brand that celebrates intensity, individuality, and unapologetic ambition.”
As part of this new deal with Rockstar, Reddick "will be featured in the brand’s marketing campaigns, digital content, and on-track integrations." Rockstar will serve as the primary sponsor for the No. 45 Toyota in various races throughout the 2026 season, beginning with the April 26 race at Talladega Superspeedway.
“Joining Rockstar Energy now is the right fit for both of us,” Reddick said. “From day one, it was clear we share that winner-take-all attitude. I’m fired up to rep the yellow star with the No. 45 team and bring Rockstar to victory lane this season.”
It's worth noting that Reddick was backed by Monster Energy since joining 23XI in 2023, but that partnership ended after the 2025 season. The rival brand still sponsors his teammate, Riley Herbst, and the No. 35 23XI Racing Toyota.
Q&A
What achievements has Tyler Reddick accomplished in the 2026 NASCAR season?
Tyler Reddick won the Daytona 500 and the first three races of the season, a feat no other driver in NASCAR Cup history has achieved.
When did Rockstar Energy last sponsor a NASCAR driver before partnering with Tyler Reddick?
Rockstar Energy last sponsored a NASCAR driver over a decade ago, specifically Dylan Kwasniewski.
Who co-owns the 23XI Racing team that Tyler Reddick drives for?
The 23XI Racing team is co-owned by NBA legend Michael Jordan and NASCAR Hall of Famer Denny Hamlin.
