Joey Logano reentered the NASCAR Chase after a winless stretch, surprising critics who had questioned his championship credentials.
Logano Reenters the Chase
After failing to secure a victory and falling outside the top 16 during the first part of the season, Logano tallied two regular‑season wins to climb to ninth in the final standings. He then captured three prominent races, including a win at the Bristol Night Race, moving him to third in the chase field and 16 points behind Kyle Larson with seven events remaining.
Haters Fuel the Drive
Logano has turned detractors into motivation, stating that negative comments only strengthen his resolve.
“Their criticism is a catalyst,” he said. “It drives me to prove them wrong and show that the No. 22 team can win in different ways.”
He adopted the hashtag #4theHaters this fall to highlight his pursuit of a fourth championship and to emphasize the polarized reception from fans.
Kansas Sets the Stage for Redemption
At Kansas, Logano earned pole position thanks to the metric system after rain cancelled practice and qualifying sessions. He acknowledged the loss of track time but remained confident in the car’s performance.
“We’re taking the rain in stride,” Logano explained. “While we would have liked more practice, we trust what we’ve brought here for the weekend.”
With the new advantage on the track, Logano and Teinšek’s team are poised to counter the Toyota crew’s intermediate‑track edge as the season progresses.
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