“I mean, don’t get mad at me for it.” Joey Logano recently defended his Cup Series championship luck against a sea of opponents. From veteran drivers to diehard fans, a vast swathe of the NASCAR community demands a change to the playoff system. Logano won the 2024 title with only one regular-season win, while Kyle Larson could not cross the Round of 8. Now, however, Logano has another argument to defend this format.

When former NASCAR CEO Brian France first introduced the format, he sought ‘Game 7’ moments. The nerve-racking pressure that makes drivers sweat and keeps fans thrilled is the fuel for this format. According to Joey Logano, it has a well-founded logic considering its application in the Olympics.

Joey Logano slips into a fan’s shoes

Since the very start of his career, Joey L

See Full Page