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Kyle Busch Rips Joey Logano for “Creating Chaos” in Daytona 500 Wreck

Harry Stone by Harry Stone
February 17, 2025
in Motorsports
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Kyle Busch Rips Joey Logano for “Creating Chaos” in Daytona 500 Wreck

Feb 16, 2025; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Ryan Blaney (12) and driver Kyle Busch (8) wreck on the back stretch during the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

The Great American Race turned into a battlefield as Joey Logano’s aggressive move sent multiple contenders crashing out late at Daytona. While Ricky Stenhouse Jr. chose the diplomatic route, Kyle Busch wasn’t holding back—calling Logano’s decision reckless and disastrous. Even NASCAR legend Jeff Gordon weighed in, pointing fingers at the Penske driver for triggering the mess.


A Costly Mistake or Reckless Aggression? Logano’s Move Sparks Controversy

The Daytona 500 is NASCAR’s biggest stage, and every driver knows that one wrong move can wipe out not just their race—but others’ as well. With just 15 laps to go, Joey Logano proved that point in dramatic fashion.

Running inside the top five, Logano attempted to muscle his way into the middle lane, squeezing into a gap that barely existed. Ricky Stenhouse Jr., in defense mode, tried to block—but it was already too late. The result? A violent chain reaction that sent Stenhouse spinning into Ryan Blaney, Kyle Busch, and several others, instantly eliminating eight cars from the running.

The wreck completely reshaped the race’s final moments, but while some drivers took it as part of the game, Kyle Busch saw red.


Kyle Busch Goes Off: “Logano Just Created Chaos”

Unlike Stenhouse—who chose not to place blame—Kyle Busch was furious. After the crash, Busch didn’t mince words when asked about the incident.

“It looks like the fastest car got in a hurry to get to the wreck. Logano was by far the fastest car today. He could do anything. But with 20 laps to go, he’s forcing a hole that isn’t there. Just created chaos.”

Busch had a real shot at his first-ever Daytona 500 victory—a long-awaited moment that would have mirrored Dale Earnhardt Sr.’s famous 1998 triumph. Instead, he was left wrecked, bitter, and out of the race.


Jeff Gordon Adds to the Fire: “Joey Did It”

Busch wasn’t the only one who felt Logano was out of line. Hendrick Motorsports Vice Chairman Jeff Gordon—one of NASCAR’s greatest drivers—also took a direct shot at Logano.

When asked if reckless moves had caused unnecessary carnage, Gordon’s response was sharp and immediate:

“Joey did.”

With Busch and Gordon both calling out Logano’s late-race aggression, it was clear that many in the NASCAR community viewed the crash as avoidable.


Wreck Ends Daytona 500 Hopes for Multiple Contenders

For Busch, the crash destroyed his best chance in years at winning NASCAR’s crown jewel event. The Richard Childress Racing driver had been in the mix all day, but after the wreck, he was stranded in 34th place—just one spot ahead of Logano in 35th.

The incident also led to frustration not just over Logano’s move but also NASCAR’s officiating. Busch was furious about how his damaged car was handled post-crash, believing that he should have been able to return to the track.

Final standings after the wreck:

  • Kyle Busch: 34th place, 5 points
  • Joey Logano: 35th place, 21 points (thanks to his Stage 1 win)

Logano’s aggressive tactics cost him dearly, as both he and Busch finished far from where they should have been.


The Fallout: Logano’s Reputation Takes Another Hit

Joey Logano is no stranger to controversy—his aggressive driving style has made him one of the most polarizing figures in the sport. Some see him as a fearless competitor, while others view him as reckless and desperate.

But after this Daytona 500, even some of NASCAR’s biggest voices—Kyle Busch and Jeff Gordon—seem to agree that Logano pushed too hard, too soon.

With Kyle Busch still fuming and Jeff Gordon openly criticizing his judgment, Logano will have to face the backlash from fans and fellow drivers as the Cup Series moves forward.

The only question now: Will Logano change his approach, or is this just who he is?

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