Talladega Superspeedway is considered one of Joey Logano’s finest tracks. The Workforce Penske driver has received thrice on the 2.66-mile observe in his profession and the explanation for his induction into the Talladega Stroll of Fame on Saturday.
Heading into Sunday’s race, the three-time NASCAR Cup Collection champion hoped to search out a few of that success he’s had up to now, which has included 10 high fives or a ending place he had surprisingly but to attain by the primary quarter (9 races) of the 2025 marketing campaign.
When the vehicles accomplished the 188 laps and 500 miles in Alabama, the No. 22 driver had achieved simply that. He completed fifth.
Joey Logano (L) and Austin Cindric speak on the grid at Atlanta Motor Speedway.Alex Slitz/Getty Photos
Whereas the No. 22 driver’s outcome was a constructive storyline, it’s not the story followers had been speaking about after the race. As an alternative, they had been targeted on his profanity-laced tirade on the shut of Stage 2.
These explosive remarks had been made much more fascinating as a result of they had been directed at his Penske teammate and eventual race winner Austin Cindric.
It occurred on the ultimate lap within the second stage when Logano was attempting to catch up and move chief Bubba Wallace to win the stage. The No. 2 pilot was behind Logano however didn’t give him the push wanted to move the 23XI Racing driver.
.@joeylogano was not completely happy on the finish of Stage 2 @TALLADEGA and his anger was directed at @Team_Penske teammate @AustinCindric. pic.twitter.com/ZjXRkOOo0f
— Kyle Dalton (@kdsportswriter) April 28, 2025
“Method to go Austin,” an offended Logano stated over the crew radio. “Method to go you dumb [expletive]. Method to [expletive] go. What a silly [expletive]. God. He simply gave it to him. Gave a Toyota a stage win. Good job. Method to go. What a dumbass.”
Whereas Logano appeared comparatively calm in his post-race interview on the Fox broadcast, he was nonetheless noticeably pissed off in his post-race dialog with SiriusXM NASCAR Radio when requested in regards to the topic.
“ You had been fairly scorching on the finish of the second stage,” reporter Lee Spencer stated. “The Penske groups traditionally have labored so effectively collectively. Are you gonna have a dialogue with Austin Cindric this week?”
After the race at @TALLADEGA, @joeylogano had a single-word response when requested about future discussions together with his @Team_Penske teammate @AustinCindric. pic.twitter.com/wqFDKulQCN
— Kyle Dalton (@kdsportswriter) April 28, 2025
“Completely,” Logano replied.
“The rest you wanna clarify on that?” the reporter requested.
“No,” the driving force stated. “That is between me and him.”
Ought to make for an fascinating competitors assembly this week at Workforce Penske.
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