Joey Logano NASCAR’s Most Polarizing Champion Chases Fourth Title in 2025
Take a moment to let this sink in: Only Richard Petty, Dale Earnhardt, Jimmie Johnson, and Jeff Gordon have more NASCAR championship trophies than Joey Logano. With a dominant win at Phoenix Raceway, the Team Penske superstar has solidified his place in NASCAR history.
At just 34 years old, Logano now boasts three Bill France Cups, yet many in the NASCAR world still refuse to acknowledge his greatness. Critics brand him an “Undeserving Champion,” arguing that he has mastered the playoff format rather than outright dominating the field.
But Logano? Unbothered.
“I can’t hear it because my trophies, they kind of echo around me. It’s kind of crazy,” Logano quipped, shutting down the doubters with signature confidence.
The Chase for a Fourth Title Begins
The celebrations are over, and Logano knows the road ahead will be tougher than ever. Despite his fire suit now showcasing the “3x Champion” badge, when the 2025 season begins, every driver starts from zero.
“There’s no denying the fact that the rest of the Cup Series garage is playing catch-up to the Penske Fords with the Next Gen car,” Logano admitted.
Last season, his biggest challenge came from within—Ryan Blaney in the No. 12 Penske Ford. While NASCAR has overhauled its rulebook, the playoff format remains unchanged, meaning Hendrick Motorsports and Joe Gibbs Racing are sharpening their blades, ready to take Penske’s dominance down.
Logano’s Relentless Mindset
If you think Logano is resting on his laurels, think again.
“Christmas comes along, and after Christmas, you’re back at zero, the same as everybody else,” Logano told Bob Pockrass.
“Yeah, I got 3x Champion—that sounds cool—but I have the same amount of points as everybody else right now. So you gotta have that attitude that you gotta do it again and figure out how to be even better.”
JGR’s All-In Approach to Dethroning Penske
Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) isn’t messing around this offseason. The powerhouse team is making big moves to close the gap.
- Chase Briscoe joins JGR to pilot the No. 19 car.
- Denny Hamlin and Ty Gibbs get new crew chiefs.
- Chris Gabehart, one of the sport’s top strategists, is now Director of Competition.
Meanwhile, Hendrick Motorsports remains a serious threat, with Kyle Larson and William Byron leading the charge.
Can Logano hold them off?
Logano’s Legacy: From Villain to Champion
There was a time when Joey Logano was NASCAR’s ultimate villain.
From on-track feuds to brash confidence, fans loved to boo him. But unlike many who lean into controversy, Logano has let his results speak for themselves.
Now? Even his harshest critics have to respect what he’s built—even if they still don’t like him.
The Clash Controversy: NASCAR’s Bold New Direction?
Logano isn’t just a driver—he’s a student of the sport.
This year’s Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium delivered fireworks as Chase Elliott dominated the short-track spectacle. But the bigger story?
Rumors are swirling that the 2026 Clash could be held internationally—possibly in Brazil or Europe.
“We’ve seen the success of NASCAR expanding to new tracks,” Logano said.
“I’m a big fan of bringing the sport to fans who don’t typically get to see us.”
But will traditionalists embrace this shift?
NASCAR’s Global Push: Is an International Clash Inevitable?
With NASCAR proving it can successfully host international races—most recently in Mexico—the idea of an overseas Clash is no longer far-fetched.
The question now is: Will NASCAR take the leap, or will they stay true to their roots?
No matter what happens, one thing is certain—Joey Logano is ready for anything 2025 throws at him.
