Joey Logano is feeling a sense of relief after his victory in Nashville. The two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion entered the 2024 season with hopes of redemption, as his title defense in 2023 ended early due to a disappointing performance. Meanwhile, his teammate Ryan Blaney secured the title. In the early part of the season, Logano and his team struggled to find consistency.
However, in the middle of the regular season, Logano and his team managed to improve their performance and gain an edge, leading to their victory in the million-dollar All-Star race. Despite this victory, his position in the points table was not significant enough to celebrate. Fortunately, the win secured a spot for all three Penske drivers in the playoffs.
Logano faced immense pressure being on the playoff bubble before his victory in Nashville. This pressure had an impact on him, affecting his sleep. Now that he has secured his place in the playoffs, Logano feels relieved and has seven weeks to prepare with a calm mindset.
Although the No.22 Ford was not the best car during the race in Nashville, Logano attributes his victory to fuel management and strategy. He credits his team for their support in achieving this surprising win.
This race victory has given Logano and his team the confidence and boost they need to contend for the championship this season. It will be interesting to see how the rest of the year unfolds for the team.
