Joey Logano, the reigning NASCAR Cup Series champion, remains hopeful as he navigates a challenging 2025 season marked by inconsistency and tough competition. In an interview with SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, Logano discussed the obstacles he faces and his determination to make a championship push despite setbacks.
Throughout this season, Logano has shown flashes of strong performance, notably bouncing back from a disqualification at Talladega with a key victory at Texas Motor Speedway in May. However, his campaign with Team Penske’s No. 22 Mustang has been uneven, making the remaining races critical as he strives to accumulate enough points to contend in the playoffs.
Logano’s Confidence Amidst a Challenging Season
Despite the difficulties, Logano maintains faith in his team and their ability to compete at the highest level. He openly acknowledged the uphill battle in the points standings but emphasized the importance of staying in the hunt.
“Unless you go win the next four from a playoff point standpoint, we’re going to be behind. So we, we have some catching up to do, even when the playoffs reset, but we also know as long as you’re still in it, you got a chance, right? As long as you can still, as long as you’re still breathing, there’s an opportunity to win the championship. And I believe in this team so much that we can do that because we’ve done it multiple times. So at that point, you know, you still feel confident in these situations. I feel like there’s a lot of positives right now around the 22 from a speed perspective.”
—Joey Logano, NASCAR Cup Series Champion
At 35 years old, Logano is celebrating significant milestones this year, including his 600th Cup Series start at Dover, a feat achieved by only 34 drivers in NASCAR history. His career boasts three Cup Series titles from 2018, 2022, and 2024, 37 wins, 169 top-five finishes, and 292 top-10 placings, underscoring his sustained excellence in the sport.
Beyond his statistics, Logano is also recognized as one of NASCAR’s 75 Greatest Drivers, cementing his legacy among the sport’s elite. Since becoming the youngest race winner in Cup history in 2009, he has maintained a reputation for resilience and fierce competitiveness throughout more than a decade at the top level.
A Tough Break at Indianapolis Hampers Logano’s Victory Quest
Logano’s pursuit of a first Brickyard 400 win at Indianapolis Motor Speedway ended abruptly under frustrating circumstances late in the race. Running near the front with just 25 laps to go, his championship hopes collapsed when his right-rear tire blew unexpectedly, forcing him to nurse the car back to pit road while losing valuable position.
Describing the mechanical confusion that followed during the race, Logano shared his improvised attempts to revive the car on SiriusXM Radio:
“Can’t crank it, can’t nothing,” Logano recalled. “I’m like, huh, it’s off, like everything’s off. And so I’m like, what do you do when nothing works? You just start—I mean, I don’t know—eventually, once you start going through the cycle of stuff, and you just hit all the switches, what do you do next?”
—Joey Logano, NASCAR Cup Series Champion
“I’m hitting something, like, you know, it’s like when your computer doesn’t work, you just give it a smack sometimes, and it might come back to life. Well, golly, it did—oh, I’m back,” Logano laughed.
—Joey Logano, NASCAR Cup Series Champion
This episode at Indy exemplifies the volatility of Logano’s 2025 campaign, featuring a mix of strong competitiveness disrupted by unforeseen setbacks.
Looking Ahead: The Road to a Fourth Championship
Joey Logano’s 2025 Championship Challenge remains a test of persistence and skill as the season progresses. His proven track record of overcoming adversity highlights how quickly momentum can shift in NASCAR, and with multiple races still remaining, his ability to capitalize on speed and teamwork will be vital.
The combination of experience, talent, and determination gives Logano and Team Penske a realistic shot at adding another championship to his résumé. If he can maintain consistency in upcoming events and avoid further misfortune, Logano’s challenge to secure his fourth Cup Series title will keep fans watching closely.