Joey Logano responds to Talladega meltdown backlash, fires back at critics after teammate feud

Joey Logano, Team Penske’s seasoned NASCAR driver, faced a wave of criticism after his heated outburst during the Talladega Cup race, which unfolded on Sunday at the storied Alabama superspeedway. The incident began near the close of stage two, when Logano erupted in frustration over teammate Austin Cindric’s actions—accusing him of failing to follow team and manufacturer rules, a move that paved the way for Bubba Wallace of NASCAR community will be watching for signs of lasting impact from this emotionally charged episode. Only time will reveal whether Joey Logano’s efforts to move forward will be enough to restore harmony and keep his championship ambitions alive.