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Explosive Feud Alert: Joey Logano vs. Ross Chastain – Rivalry Reignites in NASCAR Showdown

Arthur Ling by Arthur Ling
July 13, 2025
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Explosive Feud Alert: Joey Logano vs. Ross Chastain – Rivalry Reignites in NASCAR Showdown

Jul 12, 2025; Sonoma, California, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Joey Logano (22) returns from his practice run at Sonoma Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-Imagn Images

In the high-stakes world of NASCAR racing, tensions are running high between drivers Joey Logano and Ross Chastain following a dramatic clash at the Chicago Street Race. As they faced the media at Sonoma Raceway, it was evident that the animosity between them had not subsided.

Logano’s terse response to questions about reaching out to Chastain revealed a deep rift between the two. “No, we haven’t talked,” Logano stated bluntly. “It is what it is. He made his choices. I’ve just got to go race my car.” Chastain, on the other hand, showed no intention of initiating contact with Logano, emphasizing that he saw no need to do so.

The aftermath of the Chicago incident saw conflicting accounts from both drivers. Logano claimed that Chastain had admitted to intentionally wrecking him, a statement that Chastain neither confirmed nor denied. Despite speculation from fans and media about potential penalties, Chastain remained unfazed, stating, “I think there’s three sides to every story.”

Chastain’s steadfast refusal to accept blame for the incident, placing it on Logano instead, sets the stage for a potential showdown in the future. While neither driver has openly declared intentions for retaliation, NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Jr. predicts that Logano may seek retribution when least expected, possibly during the NASCAR Cup playoffs.

Analyst Steve Letarte suggests a different approach, advising Chastain to proactively address the situation with Logano. “If I’m Chastain, I’m calling Joey Logano this week (and) taking my butt-chewing,” Letarte remarked, hinting at the importance of communication in resolving conflicts on the track.

As the NASCAR season progresses, all eyes will be on Logano and Chastain, waiting to see if their simmering feud erupts into further on-track drama. In a sport fueled by adrenaline and rivalries, the dynamic between these two drivers adds an extra layer of intensity to the competition, keeping fans on the edge of their seats.

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Joey Logano

Joseph Thomas “Joey” Logano (born May 24, 1990) is an American professional stock car racing driver. He currently competes full-time in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, driving the No. 22 Ford Fusion for Team Penske. He also drives the No. 22 Ford Mustang in the Xfinity Series for Penske on a part-time basis. He previously drove the No. 20 Toyota Camry for Joe Gibbs Racing from 2008 to 2012, collecting two wins and 41 Top 10 finishes. In 2015, he became the second-youngest Daytona 500 champion. Logano’s first major NASCAR win came during the Meijer 300 at Kentucky Speedway in just his third start in the 2008 Nationwide Series. Logano became the youngest driver to win a Nationwide Series race at 18 years, 21 days old. The previous youngest was Casey Atwood in 1999 at 18 years, 313 days. Logano became the youngest winner in Sprint Cup Series history when he won the 2009 Lenox Industrial Tools 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway at 19 years, 35 days. The previous youngest was Kyle Busch in 2005 at 20 years, 125 days. Logano is now the youngest winner in two of NASCAR’s three top divisions. Logano was also the first NASCAR driver born in the 1990s that has competed in NASCAR’s three major divisions. On September 25, 2014 it was announced that Logano had signed a multi-year contract extension with Team Penske that extends his tenure with the team through the 2018 season. Current Season: 8 podium finishes, 3 race wins, 2 pole positions. Championship standings: 2nd place with 285 points. Best lap times: Sector records at 4 circuits. Career wins: 25 victories from 180 starts. Fastest lap awards: 12 career fastest laps. Team performance: Leading constructor’s championship.

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