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Ford Friction: Gilliland Apologizes for Costly Collision with Logano at EchoPark Grand Prix

Carl Harrison by Carl Harrison
March 9, 2025
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Ford Friction: Gilliland Apologizes for Costly Collision with Logano at EchoPark Grand Prix

Mar 2, 2025; Austin, Texas, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Todd Gilliland (34) leads NASCAR Cup Series driver Zane Smith (38) and NASCAR Cup Series driver Riley Herbst (35) during the EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Harms-Imagn Images

In a surprising twist of events, Joey Logano, the 2024 Cup Series champion, received an apology from fellow Ford driver Todd Gilliland following a race incident that led to a fiery outburst from Logano. The altercation, which took place during the EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix 2025 at Circuit of The Americas (COTA), ended in a wreck and left Logano fuming.

Logano, piloting his No. 22 Ford, had been in a secure position, gathering crucial stage points when the incident occurred. What seemed like a promising run quickly turned sour, as Gilliland of Front Row Motorsports clipped Logano, sending him spiralling off the track. In the aftermath, a frustrated Logano was left to vent his frustrations on pit road.

In a moment of transparency, Gilliland admitted his blunder. “It’s disappointing when your actions have consequences for others,” Gilliland expressed, acknowledging his error. He later reached out to Logano, expressing his regret for the incident. “The intention wasn’t to cause a wreck,” Gilliland clarified. He had been threading his way through the field in his No. 38 Ford, making use of the S-curves to execute overtakes.

Logano, known for his fiery competitive nature, took the incident to heart. He’s no stranger to high-stakes racing, boasting three Phoenix Raceway victories and a title defense underway for 2025. Despite currently standing at 12th in the points table, Logano is not one to take setbacks lightly.

Gilliland, on the other hand, owned up to his mistake. “Racing is about give and take. We’ll be racing each other for the remainder of the season, and it’s unfortunate how things unfolded,” he confessed. Despite the rough turn of events, Gilliland expressed his intentions to move forward and learn from his mistakes.

Off the track, Gilliland and his teammate Noah Gragson at Front Row Motorsports share a strong bond. Their relationship dates back to their childhood racing days in the ARCA and K&N series. This experience provides Gilliland with a unique understanding of what goes on in a racer’s mind.

Meanwhile, in the qualifying race, Logano was narrowly beaten by William Byron, who stole the limelight at Phoenix Raceway. Driving the No. 24 for Hendrick Motorsports, Byron clocked an impressive 133.680 mph lap in qualifying. His speed left him ecstatic on pit road, as it marked his first pole position in almost a year.

Logano, despite missing out on the top spot, remained in good spirits. “I don’t like William Byron anymore,” he jokingly commented, brushing off the loss with a laugh. Logano, a seasoned racer with three wins at Phoenix, wasn’t fazed by Byron’s pace.

Heading into the 312-mile race, spectators can anticipate a thrilling showdown. Byron’s momentum is set to clash with Logano’s experience, promising an electrifying race. With the introduction of Goodyear’s option tires, teams are hopeful for a shakeup in Phoenix’s close-knit racing. Despite the stiff competition, Logano remains unfazed, ready to strike back.

In the world of racing, it’s all about moving forward, a sentiment echoed by Logano earlier this week. He’ll carry this mindset into Sunday’s race at Phoenix, where Gilliland will hopefully keep his cool under pressure. After all, Logano might not be so forgiving next time.

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