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Joey Logano Reveals Double Standard in Broadcasting, Unfazed by Early NASCAR Season Struggles

Carl Harrison by Carl Harrison
March 22, 2025
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Joey Logano Reveals Double Standard in Broadcasting, Unfazed by Early NASCAR Season Struggles

Mar 15, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Joey Logano (22) during qualifying for the Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Joey Logano, the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series champion, is no stranger to the whirlwind of controversy. Even after his championship win, he found himself amidst heated discussions, as fans and experts scrutinized his victory. With an average finish of 17.1, the lowest ever for a Cup Series champion, Logano’s journey to the championship trophy relied heavily on NASCAR’s unique playoff format, which spurred a wave of criticism.

In the face of detractors, Logano remained unswayed, dismissing their complaints. Ahead of the 2025 season, he made his position quite clear, “If you can’t produce in the playoffs, well sorry, you didn’t do good enough.” His response, unapologetic and straightforward, was aimed at critics who questioned his championship win. Yet, despite his staunch defense, the criticisms persist, albeit in a realm where he least expects it: broadcasting.

As the NASCAR circus sets its wheels rolling towards Homestead-Miami, the spotlight falls on the annual driver-only broadcast. Logano, a three-time Cup Series champion, candidly shared his thoughts on why the job of a driver is considerably easier than being in the broadcast booth.

In a revealing conversation on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, Logano highlighted an intriguing double standard that fans seem to relish. Talking about his upcoming stint in the FOX Sports booth, he commented on how fans seemed more forgiving towards drivers than towards traditional broadcasters. His comment elicited laughter, “Here’s the unfair advantage of being a driver… If you guys have a bad call on TV or the radio at the end of the race, you’re gonna get used up on social media. If we mess up, it’s expected. And it’s okay. So, we could goof around, have a good time, and it’s what people want to see. They want to see us mess up, they want to see us stumble on our words.”

This self-awareness from Logano paints an ironic picture of his experiences. It’s a unique situation where fans enjoy his unpolished moments in the broadcast booth but question his championship win given his average season stats.

Despite the criticism on the race track, Logano is looking forward to his new role in the broadcast booth. He will be sharing the booth with fellow Cup Series champions—Kevin Harvick and Brad Keselowski, for the “Drivers Only” broadcast at Homestead. The broadcast team will also include Austin Cindric and Carson Hocevar, young drivers known for their entertaining personalities, covering the pit road.

While his television role is temporary, Logano’s primary focus remains the Cup Series championship. His warning to his Cup Series competitors is clear. His belief in Team Penske is unwavering, despite a cold start to the season. Reflecting on the first five races, he expressed optimism about his team, “I still feel strong about our team. It’s still the championship-winning team. I feel great about that.”

While Penske has yet to find victory lane, and rivals Hendrick Motorsports and Joe Gibbs Racing have multiple wins under their belt, Logano remains undeterred. Drawing from history, Logano believes in Penske’s ability to peak at the right time. He knows that one win could change the game entirely, and if history repeats itself, Team Penske might be gearing up for another deep playoff run. As Logano navigates the dual roles of a champion driver and a broadcaster, it will be interesting to see how he and Team Penske fare in the upcoming seasons.

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