| Car Number | #22 |
| Team | Team Penske |
| Manufacturer | Ford |
| Nationality | American |
| Born | May 24, 1990 - Middletown, Connecticut |
| Age | 35 |
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Biography
Joey Logano is a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion whose career arc reads like a study in perseverance and peak performance under pressure. Originally from Middletown, Connecticut - far from NASCAR's traditional southern roots - Logano burst onto the scene as a teenager, earning the nickname "Sliced Bread" from Mark Martin who suggested he was the greatest thing since. He has since backed up that hype with two championships, over 30 Cup wins, and a reputation as one of the most clutch performers in the sport's history.
Logano's Cup debut came at just 18 years old with Joe Gibbs Racing in 2008, making him the youngest race winner in Cup history at the time when he won at New Hampshire in 2009. However, his tenure at JGR ended prematurely, and it was the move to Team Penske in 2013 that truly launched his career. Under Roger Penske's mentorship and paired with crew chief Paul Wolfe, Logano transformed from a promising but inconsistent young driver into a championship contender.
His first Cup championship came in 2018, and his second title in 2022 cemented his status as one of the best of his era. Logano is known for his aggressive driving style and willingness to make bold moves in crucial moments. His ability to win elimination races and perform at his best when it matters most has earned him both admirers and critics, but no one questions his talent or determination when the playoffs arrive.
At 35, Logano is the veteran leader of Team Penske's NASCAR operation. His experience and racecraft make him dangerous at every track, and even in seasons where he does not dominate during the regular season, he cannot be counted out once the playoffs begin. His partnership with Penske has produced one of the most successful driver-team combinations in modern NASCAR history.
Interesting Facts
- Two-time Cup champion - 2018 and 2022
- Was the youngest race winner in Cup history when he won at New Hampshire at age 19 in 2009
- Nicknamed "Sliced Bread" by Mark Martin, who called him the greatest thing since
- From Middletown, Connecticut - one of the few Cup champions from the Northeast
- Has spent over a decade with Team Penske, forming one of NASCAR's most enduring partnerships
- Known as one of the best "clutch" performers in NASCAR playoff history