Challenges Faced by Joey Logano: Obstacles and Turning Points

A closer look at the defining struggles that shaped Joey Logano's life and career.

Joey Logano, whose full name is Joseph Thomas Logano, is a professional American stock car racing driver. Currently, he races full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, piloting the No. 22 Ford Mustang Dark Horse for Team Penske. Over the course of his career, he has also participated in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, as well as the ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East, and ARCA Menards Series West.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles

2003: Intense Last-Lap Dogfight at Auto Club Speedway

At Auto Club Speedway in 2003, Joey Logano engaged in an intense battle with Denny Hamlin on the final lap. Both drivers wrecked in the last corner, leading to Kyle Busch securing the victory. Hamlin suffered a fractured vertebra, and Logano was confronted by Tony Stewart after the race.

January 2008: Disqualification at Toyota All-Star Showdown

In January 2008, Joey Logano was disqualified from the Toyota All-Star Showdown for crashing into Peyton Sellers.

2009: Early Career Struggles and All-Star Race Appearance

In 2009, Joey Logano showcased a mix of challenges and successes. He finished fourth in his first Gatorade Duel and became the youngest Daytona 500 starter, though he crashed and finished last. Despite initial struggles in the Sprint Cup Series, he achieved a top-ten finish at Talladega and won the fan vote for the 2009 NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race, finishing eighth.

2011: TV Appearances

In 2011, Joey Logano appeared in the A&E series The Glades along with Carl Edwards and other NASCAR drivers, and he participated in Man v. Food Nation, taking on the Atomic Bomb Challenge at Sticky Lips BBQ in Rochester, New York, but he lost.

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2011: Struggles in 2011 Season

In 2011, Joey Logano faced a challenging season, achieving only four top-five finishes, six top-ten finishes, and two pole positions, leading to a career-worst 24th place finish in the final points standings.

2012: Missed Playoffs in Last Year with Joe Gibbs Racing

Joey Logano missed the playoffs for the first time since his last year with Joe Gibbs Racing in 2012. Due to his encumbered win in 2017, Logano's chance at a championship ended with his runner-up finish as after Darlington.

May 2014: End of Winning Streak at Dover and Tire Blowout at Michigan

In May 2014, Joey Logano's four-race winning streak at Dover ended, finishing third, and he suffered a tire blowout at Michigan, relegating him to a 16th-place finish.

2016: Mixed Results and All-Star Race Victory

In 2016, Joey Logano experienced a mix of challenges and successes. Despite a rocky start compared to 2015, he won his first Sprint Cup All-Star Race and the FireKeepers Casino 400 from the pole, followed by strong finishes at Sonoma and Daytona.

2017: Controversies and Missed Playoffs

In 2017, Joey Logano faced numerous challenges, including a collision with Kyle Busch, a pit road confrontation, and an "encumbered" win at Richmond due to a rear suspension issue. Ultimately, he missed the playoffs by one spot.

2019: 2019 Season

In 2019, Joey Logano made it into the playoffs with two wins. At the Charlotte Roval, he finished tenth after a collision. At Dover, he faced issues with a busted rear axle and was criticized by Denny Hamlin. At Martinsville, a collision with Hamlin led to a spin, but Logano recovered to finish eighth. Post-race, an altercation with Hamlin resulted in a suspension for Logano's tire technician. Despite finishing ninth at Phoenix, Logano was eliminated in the Round of 8. He ended the season fifth at Homestead and had a record of finishing every race, alongside Ty Dillon.

2021: 2021 Season

In 2021, Joey Logano led the final lap of the Daytona 500 before a crash resulted in a 12th place finish, and later in the year, he won the inaugural Bristol Dirt race.

2023: 2023 Season

In 2023, Joey Logano started the season with a second-place finish at the Daytona 500. He won at Atlanta, passing Brad Keselowski on the final lap. During the playoffs, Logano was eliminated at Bristol. He finished the year twelfth in points.

2024: 2024 Season

In 2024, Joey Logano began the season with a pole position at the Daytona 500, followed by a DNF. At Atlanta, he received a penalty for wearing unapproved safety gloves and was fined. Despite this, Logano won the NASCAR All-Star Race and his first points-paying race at Nashville. He was involved in controversy at Richmond and was later fined for his actions. He was seeded ninth in the playoffs.

2025: 2025 Season

In 2025, Joey Logano had a 35th place DNF at the Daytona 500. At Talladega, he was disqualified after finishing fifth due to a spoiler issue. He then rebounded with a win at Texas.