Joey Logano is one of the most accomplished drivers of his era, boasting two NASCAR Cup Series championships and an impressive 34 Cup Series wins, including a triumph at the 2015 Daytona 500.
His racing journey began early—at just seven years old, Logano clinched the Eastern Grand National championship in the Junior Stack Car Quarter Midget Division back in 1997. His raw talent was evident even then, and by 2005, Joe Gibbs Racing signed him as a development driver. Four years later, in 2009, Logano made his full-time NASCAR Cup Series debut.
Since his first season in NASCAR, the now 34-year-old driver has made a lasting impression. His debut year earned him the Rookie of the Year award, a sign of the bright future ahead. As he continues to battle for victories, let’s look back at some of his most remarkable achievements on the track.
Joey Logano’s Early NASCAR Career with Joe Gibbs Racing
In 2009, Joe Gibbs Racing gave Logano the No. 20 Toyota Camry, marking the start of his full-time NASCAR Cup Series career. It didn’t take long for him to make history—Logano claimed his first win at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, becoming the youngest winner in Cup Series history at just 19 years old. His impressive debut season earned him the coveted Rookie of the Year title.
His next big win came in 2012 at Pocono Raceway. In a thrilling race, Logano executed a bump-and-run on veteran Mark Martin, seizing the lead and ultimately winning by less than a second. By the time his tenure with Joe Gibbs Racing came to an end, Logano had racked up two wins, 16 top-5 finishes, and 41 top-10s—a solid foundation for what was to come.
Joey Logano’s Move to Team Penske
In 2013, Logano made the switch to Team Penske, piloting the No. 22 Ford. His first year saw him secure one victory at Michigan International Speedway, along with 11 top-5 and 19 top-10 finishes. While it was a solid start, it was in the following years that Logano truly hit his stride.
The 2014 and 2015 seasons were particularly remarkable. Logano secured five wins in 2014, reaching the Championship 4 in his second year with Team Penske. But it was 2015 that truly solidified his place in NASCAR history when he captured his first Daytona 500 victory. At just 24 years old, Logano became one of the youngest winners of the prestigious race, further cementing his reputation as a rising star.
That same Daytona 500 win marked Team Penske’s second victory in the iconic race, following Ryan Newman’s win in 2008. The team would later add another Daytona 500 triumph when Austin Cindric took the checkered flag in 2022.
In 2016, Logano added three more wins to his resume, including a crucial victory at Phoenix that punched his ticket to the Championship 4. However, despite his efforts, he fell short in the final race, where Jimmie Johnson clinched his seventh Cup Series title. Logano faced more challenges the following season, managing just one win at Richmond Raceway in his 300th Cup Series start.
Logano’s Championship Victory and Recent Success
Logano’s breakthrough moment came in 2018 when he joined the exclusive group of NASCAR Cup Series champions. In a dramatic Championship 4 showdown, he outdueled Martin Truex Jr., Kevin Harvick, and Kyle Busch to claim the title. In a tense final lap, Logano bumped Truex Jr. to regain the lead, ultimately securing the championship.
Although he didn’t repeat the success in 2019, exiting in the Round of 8, Logano made his fourth Championship 4 appearance in 2020. Despite his strong run, Chase Elliott emerged victorious that year, securing his first Cup title.
The 2021 season saw Logano win just one race, at the Bristol Dirt Race. However, he still managed 10 top-5 finishes and 19 top-10s, maintaining his position as one of the sport’s top competitors.
In 2022, Logano signed a multi-year extension with Team Penske, and it didn’t take long for him to deliver once again. He secured his second NASCAR Cup Series championship by winning the season finale in Phoenix, besting Christopher Bell, Ross Chastain, and Chase Elliott.
The 2023 Season and Beyond
In the 2023 season, Logano notched one victory at Atlanta Motor Speedway. While he didn’t dominate the season, his teammate Ryan Blaney went on to win the championship, ensuring a strong year for Team Penske.
As of the current season, Logano has already secured two wins, along with five top-5 and nine top-10 finishes. His latest victory came in the first playoff race of the Round of 16 in Atlanta, locking him in for the Round of 8. With a career total of 34 wins, 165 top-5 finishes, and 283 top-10s, Joey Logano continues to solidify his legacy as one of the best drivers of his generation.
