As we roll into New Hampshire Motor Speedway for the USA Today 301, all eyes are on Joey Logano. And for good reason. The three-time Cup champion lit up the flat one-mile oval with a blistering 29.159-second lap, snagging pole at Loudon and putting the No. 22 Penske Ford right where it needs to be: up front. It wasn’t just a quick lap but rather a statement.

Loudon has always been a track that rewards precision and patience, and Logano’s got both in spades. But poles don’t hand out trophies, and with the playoff picture tightening, this weekend is about more than just bragging rights. Logano knows he’s got the speed. Now, it’s all about turning that speed into a win.

“I think we got a good shot. There’s no doubt,” Joey Logano affirmed after claiming the pole in front of his home crowd.

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