Denny Hamlin and Michael Jordan have built 23XI Racing into one of the most formidable organizations in the NASCAR Cup Series. The team has kicked off the 2026 season on a strong note and appears well on its way toward contending for its first championship. But how evenly are the responsibilities and involvement shared between the two owners in this unique partnership?<\/p>\n
Jordan said after Tyler Reddick<\/a>\u2018s three-race win streak to start the season that he was just the money behind the operation, and that it was Hamlin who made things happen on the ground. In a recent interview with CNBC Television, Reddick was asked how true that statement was. He responded by detailing the virtues of both of his team owners.<\/p>\n Reddick thinks that Hamlin in particular deserves more credit for his work. He said<\/a>, \u201cEveryone\u2019s been talking about Michael throughout this. And I think I could be wrong, but how I look at that is\u2026 Denny Hamlin deserves a lot of credit, too. <\/p>\n \u201cWhat they started here together, the ownership group they put together to make 23XI Racing what it is today. It takes a group effort. It really does,\u201d\u00a0the 23XI Racing<\/a> star added.\u00a0<\/p>\n Reddick said Hamlin played a massive role in building the team into what it is today, and went on to talk about Hamlin\u2019s infectious excitement about their brand new race shop, Airspeed. Hamlin<\/a> had walked him through the project while it was still under construction and shared his vision with great enthusiasm.<\/p>\n That energy has Reddick completely hooked to this day. He considers himself fortunate to have two accomplished individuals, Jordan and Hamlin, leading his team. He also refused to accept Jordan\u2019s claim that he is just the money behind the operation, pointing out that the basketball legend is much more than that to him and to everyone on the team.<\/p>\n Hamlin the \u201cmastermind\u201d behind 23XI Racing: Jordan<\/p>\n The dynamic between Jordan and Hamlin works so well because they both understand what each other\u2019s strengths are and play to that. Jordan displayed strong respect and admiration for Hamlin when he said that the veteran was the one who deserved the credit for the organization\u2019s success.<\/p>\n