Joey Logano touched the hearts of many during his recent appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live by sharing the story of how he recreated a childhood photo with his son, Hudson. The touching moment took place at Silver City, the same race track in Meriden, Connecticut, where Logano had first driven the car featured in the original image.
Logano, who drives the #22 Ford for Team Penske in the NASCAR Cup Series, has three children with his wife, Brittany, with Hudson being the eldest. As a reigning NASCAR Cup Series champion with three titles to his name, Logano brought both his racing experience and personal passion to the conversation, highlighting how his son has developed a similar love for cars and racing.
Recreating a Cherished Family Memory at Silver City
During the interview with guest host rapper Jelly Roll, Logano recounted how he transported his old quarter-midget race car to Silver City, his childhood home track in Connecticut, to recreate a photo taken nearly three decades earlier. Despite the years, the car was preserved, and with some effort, they got it running again for the special moment.
“That’s my oldest son, Hudson. He loves cars as well. He’s got the same bug that I caught with vehicles,”
—Joey Logano, NASCAR driver
“My dad kept my first quarter-midget, so we’ve had it the whole time and, whatever, it’s been 25 plus years later, I guess it’s 30 years later, we put an engine back in it, got it running, brought it to the same track. At the same time, we got the track repaved. That was my home track in Meriden, Connecticut called Silver City,”
—Joey Logano, NASCAR driver
Logano described how the freshly paved track set a perfect backdrop for his son to take the wheel of the car he once drove as a child. Seeing Hudson’s enthusiasm for driving the quarter-midget created a meaningful connection across generations.
“Anyways, they got it paved up, had the car there. I was like, ‘Hudson, you got to drive this thing. Like, just jump in there and give her a rip’. So he drove it around. It was cool to see it.”
—Joey Logano, NASCAR driver
Recent Appearances and Upcoming Milestones
Apart from sharing this family moment on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Logano also attended the ESPY Awards in Los Angeles. He was nominated for Best Driver, competing against top racers such as IndyCar’s Alex Palou and Formula 1 competitors Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri. Verstappen ultimately won the award for the third year in a row.
Looking ahead, Logano is preparing for his 600th NASCAR Cup Series start at Dover Motor Speedway in Delaware. Scheduled for July 20, this milestone will make him the youngest driver to reach 600 starts at age 35. The 400-lap race marks a significant achievement in his career.
Joey Logano Sets Sights on Jeff Gordon’s Consecutive Start Record
During the same Jimmy Kimmel Live episode, Logano reflected on his ongoing streak of consecutive NASCAR Cup Series starts. Despite reaching nearly 600, he expressed determination to surpass Jeff Gordon’s record of 797 consecutive starts, an achievement he described as the Iron Man award of NASCAR.
“I feel like I have a long way to go… There’s an Iron Man award that’s like 780 consecutive starts or something like that. Jeff Gordon has it, and I’m coming for him.”
—Joey Logano, NASCAR driver
Logano’s start streak began in the 2009 Daytona 500, when he drove the #20 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing. He moved to Team Penske in 2013, where he currently races the #22 Ford. His continued presence in the sport showcases his resilience and commitment to racing at the highest level.
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. Does Joey Logano have cerebral palsy?
A. Due to complications during birth, Joey experienced a brain hemorrhage that resulted in him being diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy. Consequently, Joey needs extensive physical therapy sessions.
Q. What medical condition does Joey Logano have?
A. When Joey Logano noticed his hair wasn’t regrowing, he consulted a doctor. He was diagnosed with alopecia areata, an autoimmune disorder. This condition usually impacts individuals under 30 years old.
Q. What illness does Joey Logano have?
A. The cause was a stomach virus. Despite this, Logano persevered and finished the race. “I caught that stomach virus, Norovirus,” Logano shared with the press. He continued, “I thought I was okay, but just before the race, I realized I wasn’t,” according to Steven Taranto from CBS Sports.
Q. What disease does Joey Logano have?
A. Joey Logano, last year’s NASCAR Cup Series champion, shared that he visited the Darlington Raceway infield care center for treatment due to norovirus. Before the recent 400-mile race, Logano felt unwell throughout the week. The race took place in unusually hot 89-degree temperatures.