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Joey Logano’s victory at Bristol Motor Speedway has elevated his standing within Team Penske, while NASCAR officials confirmed no penalties for the post-race altercation between Ryan Blaney and Carson Hocevar. Although the fight drew significant attention, the governing body prioritized the competitive implications of Logano’s win and the safety review of other incidents.
At Bristol, NASCAR delivered a throwback night with Hollywood glitz, a high-attendance crowd, and high drama as Joey Logano won a chaotic finish after Carson Hocevar, Ty Gibbs and Kyle Larson bounced off each other, while Ryan Blaney and Hocevar teased a post-race confrontation. The piece argues this is a return to peak NASCAR energy—drama, rivalries and charismatic personalities fueling fan engagement much like the sport's 1990s heyday.
Joey Logano won the Bristol night race as the final laps gave way to chaos with a post-race fight between Carson Hocevar and Ryan Blaney; Kyle Larson captured the Cup Series points lead, Logano climbed to third, Ty Gibbs paid tribute to the late Kyle Busch, and NASCAR heads to Kansas with the playoff picture still shifting.
Joey Logano slipped past Ty Gibbs and Carson Hocevar on the final restart at Bristol Motor Speedway to win his 40th Cup race, while the crowd booed his victory. Kyle Larson finished second and now leads the standings, with Hocevar third; a post-race pit-road brawl between Hocevar and Blaney highlighted a chaotic night at the Bristol Night Race.
Joey Logano captured the pole for the Enjoy Illinois 300 at World Wide Technology Raceway with a 32.817-second lap, two-tenths faster than Kyle Larson, as Gateway's starting lineup was set. Logano, who has four top-five finishes here including a win, leads the field while Chase drivers Chris Buescher and William Byron start outside the top 20. The race is Sunday, Sept. 13, with a green flag around 2:10 p.m. CT on a 1.25-mile oval for 240 laps (300 miles) in stages of 45, 95, and 100. TV is USA Network, MRN radio, and in-car cameras via HBO MAX, with additional NASCAR.com and SiriusXM audio options.
Joey Logano and the No. 22 team won the Cook Out 400 at Richmond and passed post-race inspection, avoiding a trip to NASCAR’s R&D center; Logano held off Chase Briscoe late after a strategic move involving Christopher Bell, securing his second 2026 Cup win and keeping him in ninth in the standings as he pursues a fourth championship.
Joey Logano won at North Wilkesboro, praising his team and the car while thanking his crew and family, and stressing the importance of collecting points. Denny Hamlin, Chase Briscoe, Ty Gibbs and other Cup Series drivers offered praise for Logano’s performance, reflected on strategy and tire/track conditions, and looked ahead to the next races as they battle for the championship and momentum.
NASCAR's North Wilkesboro throwback weekend blended nostalgia with faith-themed events as Joey Logano snapped a year-long winless streak to win the Cup race and Brexton Busch won Friday's race, highlighted by an invocation and retro signage that revived the historic track while sparking debate over the pace of modern Cup cars.
Joey Logano dominated the Window World 450 at North Wilkesboro, leading 323 of 450 laps to win and move up to 15th in the Cup Series standings, with only six cars finishing on the lead lap as Denny Hamlin pressed but could not overtake in the final stretch.
Longtime NASCAR Cup rivals Kyle Busch and Joey Logano keep their public feud alive with playful digs, even as Logano says they’ve buried the hatchet off the track. The piece notes Busch’s comments about Logano (and others) on a Hannity episode, a Talladega pickup basketball game where Busch allegedly trash-talked Logano in front of their kids, and teammates describing two sides to Busch — a fierce racer who can also be jokey off the track. Chase Briscoe and others recount how Busch can switch from Rowdy competitive mode to a more relaxed persona, underscoring the enduring but often lighthearted rivalry.
Joey Logano grabbed the NASCAR Cup pole for the Phoenix race, edging Kyle Larson by 0.117 seconds as Penske swept the front row. Austin Cindric completed the top three, with Daniel Suarez fourth and Ryan Blaney fifth. Tyler Reddick starts eighth after a practice spin, while Brad Keselowski did not post a time due to a tire issue.
Joey Logano had an uncharacteristic 2025 NASCAR season, finishing 7th with only one win and facing challenges with track position and consistency. Despite a tough year, he showed resilience in the playoffs, and his history of bouncing back suggests he could contend for a championship in 2026.
Joey Logano's attempt to defend his NASCAR Cup Series title ended with an eighth-place finish at Martinsville, eliminating him from the playoffs and ending Team Penske's streak of championships. Despite a strong performance, strategic errors and tire issues contributed to his exit, marking the first time since 2021 that no Team Penske cars are in the Championship 4.
The NASCAR Cup playoffs begin at New Hampshire with Joey Logano on pole and a focus on whether he or Team Penske can secure a win, while Hendrick Motorsports and Joe Gibbs Racing aim to challenge for victory amid strategic and qualifying challenges.
Joey Logano secured the pole position for the NASCAR Cup playoff race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, leading a front-row sweep, with Ryan Blaney also qualifying strongly. The race features several playoff drivers, with notable qualifiers including Josh Berry, Tyler Reddick, and William Byron, while some, like Chase Elliott, will start further back. The starting lineup reflects recent trends in the Next Gen era, with top qualifiers generally starting near the front.