Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Joey Logano
Discover the career path of Joey Logano, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Joey Logano is a professional stock car racing driver currently competing full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No. 22 Ford Mustang Dark Horse for Team Penske. He has also raced in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, and the ARCA Menards Series. Logano is a prominent figure in NASCAR, known for his successful career and competitiveness on the track.
1987: Fastest Qualifying Speed
In qualifying at Michigan, Joey Logano won his sixth career pole position with a track-record lap speed of 203.949 miles per hour (328.224 km/h), which was the ninth fastest qualifying speed in NASCAR history at the time, and the fastest since Bill Elliott's qualifying run at Talladega in 1987.
1996: Began racing career
In 1996, Joey Logano began his racing career as a six-year-old quarter midget racer living in Connecticut.
1998: Won Junior Honda Division Championship
In 1998, Joey Logano secured a Junior Honda Division Championship.
2003: Dogfight at Auto Club Speedway
At Auto Club Speedway, in 2003, Joey Logano had a breakout race, leading 41 laps. The final laps saw an intense dogfight between him and Hamlin; on the last corner, neither car lifted, both wrecked, while Kyle Busch slipped past and took the victory. Hamlin fractured his vertebra in the crash and after the race, Logano was confronted by Tony Stewart, who slipped back to 22nd after Logano blocked him on the final restart. Stewart pushed Logano, who responded by throwing a water bottle at him. Logano was scored in 3rd place.
2005: FASCAR Pro Truck Series and USAR Hooters Pro Cup Series
In 2005, Joey Logano participated in one FASCAR Pro Truck Series race at New Smyrna Speedway, finishing second after starting first. He also competed seven times in the USAR Hooters Pro Cup Series, Northern Division, winning once at Mansfield, two Southern Division races, and five Championship Series races.
2007: J. Logano NASCAR Champion
In 2007, J. Logano was the NASCAR Champion.
2007: Won Toyota All-Star Showdown Title
May 4, 2008: Won Carolina 500
On May 4, 2008, Joey Logano won the Carolina 500 during his ARCA RE/MAX Series debut with Venturini Motorsports at Rockingham Speedway.
August 25, 2008: Announced to Drive for Joe Gibbs Racing
On August 25, 2008, Joe Gibbs Racing announced that Joey Logano would drive the No. 20 Home Depot-sponsored Toyota Camry in the 2009 Sprint Cup Series.
August 28, 2008: Hall of Fame Racing Announcement
On August 28, 2008, Hall of Fame Racing announced that Joey Logano would drive five races in their No. 96 car during the 2008 Sprint Cup Series season.
September 5, 2008: First Sprint Cup Car Appearance
On September 5, 2008, Joey Logano made his first appearance in a Sprint Cup car at Richmond International Raceway during practice for the Chevy Rock & Roll 400, though he did not qualify for the race due to weather conditions.
September 14, 2008: Official Cup Series Debut
On September 14, 2008, Joey Logano made his official debut at the Sylvania 300 at New Hampshire, becoming the first NASCAR driver born in the 1990s to run a Cup Series event.
2008: Competed for Joe Gibbs Racing and Hall of Fame Racing
In 2008, Joey Logano competed in the No. 02 Toyota Camry for Joe Gibbs Racing and the No. 96 Toyota Camry for Hall of Fame Racing on a part-time basis.
2008: Nationwide Series Debut
In 2008, Joey Logano made his NASCAR Nationwide Series debut at the Heluva Good! 200 at Dover.
2008: Team Penske's Daytona 500 Victory
In 2008, Ryan Newman secured team owner Roger Penske's first Daytona 500 victory. Logano would eventually follow, winning the Daytona 500 and giving Penske his second victory in the race.
2008: Team Penske's 1-2 Finish
Joey Logano secured his third win of the season at Bristol in the Irwin Tools Night Race. Brad Keselowski finished second in the same race, marking Team Penske's second 1-2 finish in its history, the other coming in the 2008 Daytona 500.
April 2009: Won NASCAR Nationwide Series race in Nashville
In April 2009, Joey Logano won the NASCAR Nationwide Series race in Nashville.
June 28, 2009: Lenox Industrial Tools 301 Win
On June 28, 2009, Joey Logano secured a significant victory at the Lenox Industrial Tools 301 in Loudon, New Hampshire. He beat seasoned drivers Jeff Gordon and Tony Stewart, making him the youngest winner in the Sprint Cup Series at nineteen years, one month, and four days old.
July 10, 2009: Won Dollar General 300
On July 10, 2009, Joey Logano won the Dollar General 300 by deciding not to pit, beating teammate Kyle Busch.
November 22, 2009: Sprint Cup Series Raybestos Rookie of the Year
On November 22, 2009, Joey Logano was crowned the 2009 Sprint Cup Series Raybestos Rookie of the Year. He outperformed fellow rookies Scott Speed and Max Papis to earn this honor.
2009: Won Lenox Industrial Tools 301
In 2009, Joey Logano became the youngest winner in Cup Series history when he won the Lenox Industrial Tools 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway at 19 years, 35 days old.
2009: Drove in the Sprint Cup Series
In 2009, Joey Logano drove in the Sprint Cup Series for Joe Gibbs Racing.
2009: Drove for Joe Gibbs Racing
In 2009, Joey Logano drove the No. 20 Toyota Camry for Joe Gibbs Racing.
2009: Early NASCAR Career
In 2009, Joey Logano showcased early promise by finishing fourth in his first Gatorade Duel and becoming the youngest driver to start the Daytona 500, though a crash resulted in a last-place finish. He achieved his first top-ten finish at Talladega and won the fan vote for the 2009 NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race, finishing eighth.
2009: Logano Follows up with a fourth-place finish
Logano followed this up with a fourth-place finish at Charlotte. This was his fifth straight top-five finish, making him the first driver to start the Chase with five straight top-five finishes, beating the previous record of four set by Juan Pablo Montoya in 2009.
March 19, 2010: Coors Light Pole Award
On March 19, 2010, Joey Logano won his first Coors Light Pole Award for the Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway. This achievement marked a step forward in his career, despite not securing a race win during the season.
July 1, 2011: Won Subway Jalapeño 250
On July 1, 2011, Joey Logano won the Subway Jalapeño 250 at Daytona International Speedway.
2011: Greg Zipadelli leaves No. 20 team
At the end of the 2011 season, crew chief Greg Zipadelli departed from the No. 20 team to become the competition director at Stewart–Haas Racing.
2011: Struggles in the 2011 Season
During the 2011 season, Joey Logano faced significant challenges, resulting in a career-worst 24th-place finish in the final points standings. Despite some top performances, overall consistency was lacking throughout 2011.
September 4, 2012: Departure from Joe Gibbs Racing
On September 4, 2012, it was announced that Joey Logano would leave Joe Gibbs Racing to join Penske Racing in 2013. The decision followed the announcement that Matt Kenseth would take over the No. 20 Toyota.
2012: Ended time with Joe Gibbs Racing
In 2012, Joey Logano ended his time driving the No. 20 Toyota Camry for Joe Gibbs Racing.
2012: Pocono 400 Win
In 2012, Joey Logano secured his second Sprint Cup Series race victory at the Pocono 400 at Pocono Raceway. He bumped Mark Martin with four laps remaining and held off both Martin and Tony Stewart to clinch the win. This was also the first time Logano had won a race that had gone the scheduled distance. In 2012 he also ended his final Nationwide series at Joe Gibbs Racing on a high note, winning a series-high nine races.
2012: Won nine times in the Nationwide Series
In 2012, Joey Logano won nine times in the Nationwide Series, including victories at Auto Club Speedway, Talladega Superspeedway, Dover International Speedway, Michigan International Speedway, Bristol, Charlotte, and Phoenix.
2012: Jason Ratcliff named new crew chief
Starting with the 2012 season, Jason Ratcliff was appointed as Joey Logano's new crew chief, marking a significant change in the team's leadership and strategy.
2013: Move to Penske Racing
Following the announcement on September 4, 2012, Joey Logano officially moved to Penske Racing in 2013, marking a new chapter in his career after leaving Joe Gibbs Racing.
2013: Won both NNS races at Dover and Chicagoland Speedway
In 2013, Joey Logano won both NNS races at Dover for a third and fourth consecutive time, making him the only driver to win four consecutive races at Dover in any series. He also won a Nationwide race at Chicagoland Speedway.
May 2014: Four-Race Winning Streak Ended at Dover
In May 2014, at Dover, Joey Logano's four-race winning streak came to an end when Kyle Busch won the spring race. Logano finished third.
September 25, 2014: Contract Extension with Team Penske
On September 25, 2014, Joey Logano signed a multi-year contract extension with Team Penske. This extension was agreed upon a full season before his existing contract was set to expire at the end of the 2015 season, ensuring his tenure with Team Penske would last until at least 2018.
2014: Victory at Richmond
At Richmond in 2014, Joey Logano, who had seen little success at the track, led late and pulled off a Ron Bouchard-style move during a shuffle between Jeff Gordon, Brad Keselowski, and Matt Kenseth in the last nine laps to secure a victory. This win marked 2014 as Logano's first season with multiple career victories.
2014: Win at Texas
At Texas in 2014, Joey Logano secured his first win of the season after leading the most laps (108) and executing a last-lap pass on Jeff Gordon during a green-white-checkered finish. This victory secured his spot in the 2014 Chase.
2014: Statistical Performance in 2014
In 2014, Joey Logano and his teammate Brad Keselowski dominated the new knockout-style qualifying. Logano consistently performed near the top of major statistical categories and was one of seven drivers to win multiple races in 2014.
2014: Early Season Performance
In 2014, Joey Logano started the season with an eleventh-place finish in the Daytona 500, followed by a fourth-place run at Phoenix. He won his first pole of the year at Las Vegas, taking another fourth-place finish.
March 14, 2015: Won Xfinity Series Race at Phoenix
On March 14, 2015, Joey Logano won the Xfinity Series race at Phoenix International Raceway, leading 176 of 200 laps and scoring a perfect driver rating.
March 28, 2015: Won Camping World Truck Series Race at Martinsville
On March 28, 2015, Joey Logano won his first Camping World Truck Series race in the Kroger 250 at Martinsville, becoming the 26th driver to win in all three major series.
April 18, 2015: Won Drive to Stop Diabetes 300 at Bristol
On April 18, 2015, Joey Logano led every lap of the Drive to Stop Diabetes 300 at Bristol, securing his second Bristol win in the series and third career perfect driver rating.
October 2015: Logano Appears on 60 Minutes with Make-A-Wish Child
In October 2015, Joey Logano appeared on 60 Minutes alongside Gavin Grubbs, a Make-A-Wish Child, discussing the Make-A-Wish Foundation's granting of Gavin's wish.
2015: Second-Youngest Daytona 500 Winner
In 2015, Joey Logano became the second-youngest Daytona 500 winner, with only Trevor Bayne being younger.
2015: Dominance in the 2015 Chase
In 2015, Joey Logano demonstrated strong performance. He took his third victory of the year with a win in the Irwin Tools Night Race and swept the Contender Round races by dominating Charlotte, passing Matt Kenseth by purposely spinning him out with five laps remaining to win at Kansas and a dramatic win at Talladega that knocked Dale Earnhardt Jr. out of the Chase by one position. Also in the process, he became the second driver after Kyle Busch to sweep three consecutive races in 2015.
2015: Contract Extension with Team Penske (Year Before Expiry)
Joey Logano's contract extension with Team Penske, signed on September 25, 2014, was set to begin a full season before his original contract's expiration at the end of the 2015 season, demonstrating Team Penske's confidence in him.
2016: Xfinity Series Season
In 2016, Joey Logano had a mixed Xfinity Series season with limited success in the Penske No. 22 car but secured a win at Watkins Glen in the No. 12 car and another at Charlotte in the Drive for Cure 300.
2017: Turbulent 2017 Season
Joey Logano's 2017 season was marked by various challenges and controversies. He won the Advance Auto Parts Clash but faced incidents and mechanical issues that led to an 'encumbered' win at Richmond. Ultimately, he missed the playoffs despite his win at Richmond.
2018: J. Logano NASCAR Cup Series Champion
In 2018, J. Logano was the NASCAR Cup Series Champion.
2018: Contract Extension with Team Penske (Tenure Until)
Joey Logano's multi-year contract extension with Team Penske, signed on September 25, 2014, extended his tenure with the team to at least 2018, ensuring his continued participation and commitment to Team Penske.
2018: 2018 Season Overview
The 2018 season was productive for Joey Logano, starting with a second-place finish in the Clash. He won the 2018 GEICO 500, securing his spot in the Playoffs.
2019: Logano in the 2019 Playoffs
In 2019, Joey Logano made it to the playoffs with two wins. At the Charlotte Roval, he recovered from a collision to finish tenth and advance. At Dover, a broken rear axle forced him to the garage. At Martinsville, a collision with Denny Hamlin led to a spin. Despite damage, Logano finished eighth and confronted Hamlin, resulting in a fight and a suspension for a team member. His title defense ended after being eliminated in the Round of 8, finishing ninth at Phoenix. At Homestead in 2019, Logano finished fifth, leading all non-Championship 4 drivers in points and finishing every race.
March 2020: Joey Logano Foundation Partners for Free Meals
In March 2020, the Joey Logano Foundation partnered with Bobbee O's BBQ in Charlotte, North Carolina, to offer free meals to children during the COVID-19 lockdown.
2020: Logano's 2020 Season and Championship Run
In 2020, with a new crew chief, Paul Wolfe, Joey Logano won Duel 1 of the Bluegreen Vacations Duels. He finished 26th at the Daytona 500 due to a collision, but rebounded with wins at Las Vegas and Phoenix. At Bristol in 2020, a crash with Chase Elliott led to a 21st-place finish. Two wins secured him a spot in the 2020 Playoffs, and he locked himself in the Championship 4 after beating Kevin Harvick at Kansas. He finished third in the championship race at Phoenix Raceway due to a late-race vibration and pit strategy.
2021: 2021 Daytona 500 and Bristol Dirt Race
During the final lap of the 2021 Daytona 500, Joey Logano led teammate Brad Keselowski, who attempted a pass with momentum from Michael McDowell, resulting in a fiery crash. While McDowell won, Logano finished twelfth. Later in 2021, Logano won the inaugural Bristol Dirt race.
2022: J. Logano NASCAR Cup Series Champion
In 2022, J. Logano was the NASCAR Cup Series Champion.
2022: Logano's 2022 Season and Second Championship
In 2022, Joey Logano began the season by winning the Busch Light Clash at The Coliseum. He secured his first win of the season at Darlington. Logano then won at the inaugural Gateway. During the playoffs, he won at Las Vegas to make the Championship 4, before winning at Phoenix to claim his second Cup Series championship in 2022. He paid tribute to Coy Gibbs after lifting his trophy.
2022: Returned to Truck Series
In 2022, Joey Logano returned to the Truck Series, driving the David Gilliland Racing No. 54 to a sixth-place finish at the Bristol dirt race.
2023: Won Bristol Dirt Race in Truck Series
In 2023, Joey Logano drove the ThorSport Racing No. 66 to victory at the Bristol dirt race in the Truck Series.
2023: Logano's 2023 Season
Joey Logano began the 2023 season with a second-place finish at the Daytona 500. He scored his first win of the season at Atlanta, passing Brad Keselowski on the final lap. During the playoffs in 2023, Logano was eliminated at the conclusion of the Round of 16 at Bristol after being caught in a wreck. He finished the year twelfth in points.
2024: J. Logano NASCAR Cup Series Champion
In 2024, J. Logano was the NASCAR Cup Series Champion.
2024: Logano Comments at Xfinity Series Race
In 2024, Joey Logano commented alongside Daniel Suárez at the Xfinity Series race at Phoenix on the FOX broadcast.
2024: Logano's 2024 Season
Joey Logano started the 2024 season with a pole position in the Daytona 500, followed by a DNF. He served a penalty at the Atlanta race for unapproved safety gloves and was fined US$10,000. Logano won the NASCAR All-Star Race and US$1 million. He then secured his first points-paying win of the season at Nashville, and was later fined US$50,000 for spinning his tires near Austin Dillon's pit box. At the end of the regular season in 2024, Logano was seeded ninth in the playoffs.
July 20, 2025: Logano Runs His 600th Cup Series Race
On July 20, 2025, Joey Logano ran his 600th Cup Series race at Dover.
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