Joey Logano left no doubts about his plans during the weekend at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. As the NASCAR Cup Series Round of 8 had started, the defending champion did not simply turn up; he demonstrated that he remains one of the most dangerous riders in the game.
After advancing with a clutch win at Charlotte’s Roval, Logano carried that momentum into Vegas, calling this year’s playoff field the most competitive in years. In his words, “every one of them” has what it takes to win the championship. It’s a statement that now feels even truer after a weekend packed with hard racing and playoff tension.
“I wouldn’t say there’s any surprises in the Round of 8 here,” Logano said during a pre-race media session. “I think they’re all capable of winning the championship this year, every one of them. There’s none that are like, ‘Wow, I can’t believe this guy made it this far.’”
Team Penske driver, who won a stunning close call overtime race at Charlotte in the Roval, is now in third place in the points heading to Vegas. His victory ensured that he proceeded to the playoffs and provided Ford and Team Penske with another opportunity to retain their newfound streak of championships.
Joey Logano Confident in a Battle of Equals
Joey Logano isn’t buying the idea that there’s a clear frontrunner. “You’ve got the best eight teams going for it. It’s gonna be a battle right to the end,” he said. “I don’t see a clear favorite or clear like this person is gonna kill them all. It seems like it’s gonna be close all the way to the end.”
The Round of 8 features a hellacious stint, Las Vegas, Homestead-Miami, and Martinsville, then the Championship 4 at Phoenix Raceway on November 2. There is talent in the mix of playoffs with Kyle Larson, William Byron, Denny Hamlin, Ryan Blaney, Christopher Bell, Tyler Reddick, Chase Elliott, and Alex Bowman. They both have a title, big major wins, or a history of good postseason performance.
Eyes on the Big Trophy
Joey Logano’s no stranger to playoff pressure. With three titles already under his belt (2018, 2022, and 2024), he’s gunning for a fourth, and he’s not shy about his mindset. “Honestly, I don’t care how we get in. I don’t really care how we win the championship,” he said. “I just want to win. It’s about the big trophy at the end of the day. That’s all that matters.”
That attitude mirrors the gritty drive that’s defined Logano’s 17 playoff appearances. His resilience, according to team owner Roger Penske, is what keeps Team Penske in the title picture year after year. “He performs under pressure,” Penske recently said, praising Logano’s leadership during Ford’s push for another championship run.
Logano Chases Fourth NASCAR Cup Series Championship
At 35, Joey Logano’s already among NASCAR’s elite, one of only 11 drivers to earn three or more Cup titles, alongside icons like Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt. But he’s not looking backward. This Round of 8, he knows, will come down to execution, pit calls, tire strategy, and track position.
With no clear favorite, fans can expect fireworks. As engines roar in Vegas, Logano’s confidence sets the tone: “They’re all capable of winning the championship this year, every one of them.”
So, will he be the one hoisting a fourth trophy, or will a new champion rise? The chase is on, and the stakes have never been higher.
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