“NASCAR has its issues… But they don’t have any that’s getting ready to put them out of business. They’re doing just fine.” Ken Schrader, a 4-time Cup Series race winner, said these words in November 2024. Back then, Joey Logano was fresh off his third championship, sending ripples of controversy with his worst average finish of 17.11 as a title winner. Fans and drivers alike whipped up a hot debate about the NASCAR playoff format, and it has not ceased since. However, Logano has a voice of support.
The Team Penske star has been particularly vocal about supporting the format. Joey Logano’s opinion has been loud, especially recently, as a NASCAR committee is close to tweaking the format. Veterans like Dale Jr. and Denny Hamlin are opposed to Logano’s stance, but 70-year-old Ken Schrader s