The recently concluded Jack Link’s 500 witnessed a fiery exchange between three-time Cup Series champion Joey Logano and his teammate, Austin Cindric. Central to the dispute was the final lap of stage two, where the two drivers battled fiercely for the stage win. In a surprising turn of events, Bubba Wallace of 23XI Racing emerged victorious, much to Logano’s disappointment.
Cindric, in command of the #2 Ford Mustang Dark Horse, strategically throttled down, permitting 23XI Racing’s Bubba Wallace to accelerate past him. Logano, piloting the #22 Ford, was left disillusioned, and his frustration boiled over into heated comments on the team radio.
Joey Logano’s radio utterances were shared by NASCAR analyst Kelly Crandall, shedding light on the inner turbulence of Team Penske. Despite being a formidable force in past seasons, Logano has found 2025 to be rather challenging, sitting ninth on the Cup Series points table with a total of 245 points.
This tumultuous season took a positive turn as Logano secured his first top-five finish at Talladega Superspeedway, after commencing the race from third place. This accomplishment marks his best performance in ten races.
In tribute to his noteworthy career, Logano was inducted into the Talladega Walk of Fame at the Davey Allison Memorial Park alongside NASCAR legends such as Richard Petty, Donnie Allison, Bobby Allison, and Dale Earnhardt. Track president, Brian Crichton, commended Logano through official channel abc340 News.
Logano expressed his gratitude in response to a thread shared by Team Penske’s official account. Additionally, the attention was drawn towards Logano’s triumphant history: he boasts three wins at the 2.660-mile course. Yet, Brad Keselowski, Logano’s former teammate, maintains an impressive record of six victories and was already admitted to the Walk of Fame in 2012.
As NASCAR enthusiasts look forward to the forthcoming All-Star race and Xfinity Series updates, the Joey Logano-Austin Cindric dispute could have repercussions affecting future races and team dynamics.
