Joey Logano recently clinched his third NASCAR Cup Series championship with Team Penske.
Logano’s championship journey involved intense competition, narrowly avoiding elimination from the Round of 12 due to Alex Bowman’s disqualification, before advancing to the Round of 8. This remarkable season was capped off with crucial wins in Nashville, Atlanta, Las Vegas, and Phoenix.
As Logano celebrates his latest achievement, rumors about his future plans beyond NASCAR have emerged. Addressing these speculations on the RubbinisRacing podcast, Logano confirmed his unwavering commitment to NASCAR, dispelling any ideas of moving to another racing series.
“I love NASCAR racing,” Logano declared. “I’m a person like a creature of habit. I mean like I find something I like, that’s what I’m gonna do… I love NASCAR racing. That was my dream; that’s what I set on. That’s the only thing I want to do.”
Team Penske, led by crew chief Paul Wolfe, has been integral in Logano’s achievements, illustrating a well-orchestrated team dynamic. Despite their win, some fans and critics have raised questions about the current playoff format in NASCAR, critiquing it for potentially allowing less consistent drivers to emerge as champions. Logano’s average finish for the season was 17.1, with four wins, in contrast to some drivers with better overall records that did not make it to the Championship 4.
Nevertheless, Logano’s peers in the racing community have rallied to support his victory. Tyler Reddick of 23XI Racing said the following on the legitimacy of Logano’s championship:
