Joey Logano has faced difficulties in recent races, prompting Kevin Harvick to share his perspective on Logano’s current state ahead of the NASCAR playoffs. Speaking on Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour, Harvick compared Logano’s performance this year to his form at the same point last season, highlighting a noticeable gap.
They’re definitely not in a position that they were last year at this point, from a speed standpoint, handling, all the things above,
Harvick said.
They were much more in tune with the performance last year than they are this year.
Harvick noted that Logano’s No. 22 Ford was near the lower end of the top-10 performances at the Brickyard 400, remarking,
but that was how this race went.
He expressed optimism about upcoming events, expecting Logano, along with drivers like Josh Berry and Austin Cindric, to perform well in the forthcoming race at Iowa.
Recent Race Outcomes Highlight Logano’s Struggles in the 2024 Season
In the last eight races of the season, Joey Logano has managed only one top-10 finish, placing ninth at Sonoma. Though still playoff-qualified thanks to his victory in Texas, Logano’s overall results remain below his usual standards, with five top-10 placements and just two finishes inside the top five so far.
By contrast, during last year’s playoff lead-up, Logano had secured one win and seven top-10 finishes. During the 2023 playoffs, he won races at Atlanta, Las Vegas, and Phoenix, ultimately claiming the NASCAR Cup Series championship.
Logano Outlines His Approach Toward a Fourth Championship
Ahead of the 2025 season, Joey Logano spoke candidly about what it takes to claim a fourth NASCAR Cup Series championship. Addressing FOX Sports before a race at Bowman Gray, he emphasized the importance of avoiding complacency despite past success.
Well, I mean, the bottom line is that the goal never changes. The goal is to win the championship, whether you won last year or not,
Logano explained. He stressed the need for constant progress, noting,
You’ve got to remember what you did last year will not be good enough to win this year. So just always constantly looking for improvement and keeping everybody on their game, right, because that’s over. As great as that moment was — and it’s fun to watch it, believe me, it’s really fun just to watch that — it’s over and we’ve got to do it all again. The scoreboards reset back to zero.
Outlook for Logano’s Performance in Upcoming Seasons
Despite recent setbacks, Logano’s proven track record and the insights from Kevin Harvick suggest the champion remains a serious contender. With renewed focus on growth and adaptation, the racing community will be watching closely to see if Logano can overcome the challenges highlighted during the 2024 season and mount a strong championship campaign in 2025.