1993 D. Earnhardt Logano started his first Chase run by qualifying on pole in GEICO 400 at Chicagoland with a new track qualifying speed record of 189.414 mph. Not only did Joey have an engagement ring, but purchased a new Ford Thunderbird to replace her aging car, per Washington Times. 1957 B. Baker Logano was also the first NASCAR driver born in the 1990s that has competed in NASCAR's three major divisions. The NASCAR driver announced the arrival of the new member of the family, Joey Logano, Jr., with a beautiful photo of the newborn and his mom in the hospital. After a series of bad races, Logano missed the playoffs by one spot, finishing behind Kyle Larson after having finished second at Richmond. The two speak about the Make-A-Wish Foundation's granting of Gavin's wish. [61] Their second child, a son named Jameson Jett Logano, was born on May 7, 2020. He had to settle for a third-place finish. Joey Logano is somewhat of a prodigy in NASCAR racing. 1982 D. Waltrip
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** – All laps led. Charlotte, Pocono, and Michigan saw finishes of third, fifth, and sixth respectively. 22 team's tire technician, for one race for pulling Hamlin down to the ground during the altercation. After the race, Logano and Hamlin had a discussion on the incident before Logano slapped Hamlin's right shoulder, sparking a fight between the two. [42] Logano's Title defense ended after being eliminated in the Round of 8 despite finishing ninth at Phoenix, with Hamlin and eventual Champion Kyle Busch ultimately beating him out for the remaining Championship 4 spots by winning the race and finishing 2nd respectively. Crew Chief Todd Gordon misinterpreted the crash-clock rules, forcing an end to Logano's day early for the first time at The Glen in his career. The Team Penske No. He’s fine adopting, because there are so many kids out there without homes.”, “God puts you in situations like that to keep your life in perspective,” added Joey about their baby on the way. He finished out the season with three straight Top 10 finishes — third at Texas, ninth at Phoenix, and eighth at Homestead-Miami, leading him to a career-best eighth-place finish in the final points. [57], On April 30, 2019, Logano was invited to White House in Washington D.C. by the President of United States,
Logano. With his finish on the lead lap at Auto Club, Logano broke the record for most consecutive finishes on the lead lap with 22 (he would extend that record to 24 races). Logano began his racing career in 1996 as a 6-year-old quarter midget racer living in Connecticut. Joey and Brittany Logano at the 2018 NASCAR Awards. Italics – Pole position earned by points standings or practice time. God gave us a little miracle last night!!! He opted to take the roof hatch for his exit, but all is good now for Jameson and his Mom! The next week, at Auto Club Speedway, Logano had his breakout race, leading 41 laps. 2006 J. Johnson Following this, Logano went on a seven race stretch with a worst finish of 11th place: second place at Watkins Glen, 10th place at Bristol and Michigan, fifth place at Darlington, 10th place at Richmond, second place in Chicagoland, 11th in New Hampshire, and fifth place at Dover. 2017 M. Truex Jr. 1953 H. Thomas 2003 M. Kenseth His dad, Tom Logano, went to extraordinary lengths, including forging Joey’s birth certificate, so his kid could compete at the highest level. At Loudon, Logano was running second to Keselowski when he was involved in an accident with the lap-down car of Morgan Shepherd.