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Joey Logano’s Championship Dominance: NASCAR’s Most Polarizing Champion Sets Sights on 2025 Glory

Harry Stone by Harry Stone
February 6, 2025
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Joey Logano’s Championship Dominance: NASCAR’s Most Polarizing Champion Sets Sights on 2025 Glory

Feb 1, 2025; WInston-Salem, North Carolina, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Joey Logano (22) during the heat races for the Clash at Bowman Gray at Bowman Gray Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images

Take a moment to let this sink in: Only Richard Petty, Dale Earnhardt, Jimmie Johnson, and Jeff Gordon have more NASCAR championship trophies than Joey Logano. With a dominant win at Phoenix Raceway, the Penske driver has solidified his place in NASCAR history. At just 34 years old, Logano now boasts three Bill France Cups, yet many in the NASCAR community still refuse to acknowledge his greatness. Critics have branded him an “Undeserving Champion,” arguing that he mastered the current playoff format rather than outright dominating. But Logano remains unfazed.

“I can’t hear it because my trophies, they kind of echo around me. It’s kind of crazy,” he quipped in response to the doubters.

The Chase for a Fourth Title Begins

The celebrations are over, and Logano knows the road ahead will be tougher than ever. Despite his fire suit now proudly displaying the “3x Champion” badge, he acknowledges that when the 2025 campaign begins, everyone starts from zero.

“There’s no denying the fact that the rest of the Cup Series garage is playing catch-up to the Penske Fords with the Next Gen car,” Logano admitted. Even in last year’s championship race, it was teammate Ryan Blaney in the No. 12 car who provided the biggest challenge. Though NASCAR has overhauled the rulebook, the playoff format remains unchanged, meaning powerhouse teams like Hendrick Motorsports and Joe Gibbs Racing are gearing up to take their best shot at Penske’s dominance.

Logano’s Relentless Mindset

The 2025 season will be no cakewalk, and Logano isn’t taking anything for granted. “I think Christmas comes along, and after Christmas, you’re back at zero, the same as everybody else,” he told Bob Pockrass. “Yeah, I got 3x, that sounds cool, but I have the same amount of points as everybody else right now. So you gotta have that attitude that you gotta do it again and figure out how to do it again. So it won’t take the same thing, so we gotta be willing to be better.”

JGR’s All-In Approach to Dethroning Penske

Joe Gibbs Racing has gone all-in this offseason, revamping its structure in an attempt to close the gap. The team has brought in Chase Briscoe to pilot the No. 19 car, while Denny Hamlin and Ty Gibbs will be working with new crew chiefs. Chris Gabehart, one of the sport’s top minds, has taken on the role of director of competition. Meanwhile, Hendrick Motorsports is expected to continue its dominance and pose a major threat to Penske’s reign.

Logano’s Legacy: From Villain to Champion

There was a time when Joey Logano was NASCAR’s ultimate villain—a role later taken over by Denny Hamlin and Kyle Busch. But unlike many who embrace controversy, Logano has consistently backed up his brashness with results. His success has forced even his harshest critics to respect him, even if they don’t necessarily like him.

The Clash Controversy: NASCAR’s Bold New Direction?

Logano isn’t just a driver—he’s also a keen observer of NASCAR’s evolution. This year’s pre-season Clash returned to its roots at the legendary Bowman Gray Stadium, known as the “Madhouse.” The race delivered on all the hype, with Chase Elliott taking pole and securing an emphatic victory. However, the event’s future remains uncertain.

Whispers from the NASCAR world suggest that the 2026 Clash could take place at an international venue, possibly in Brazil or Europe. While purists may object, Logano sees the bigger picture.

“You know, we’ve seen the success of our sport moving to new racetracks, and I’m a big fan of going to new places and bringing the racetrack to the fans that don’t typically get to see us, because it’s so hard for a lot of people to travel a long way to see our races,” he said.

NASCAR’s Global Push: Is an International Clash Inevitable?

With NASCAR already proving it can successfully stage international events—most recently with the Mexico race—an overseas Clash isn’t as far-fetched as it once seemed. The question now is whether NASCAR will make the bold leap or stick to its roots. Either way, one thing is certain: Joey Logano is ready for whatever challenges the 2025 season throws at him.


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