Joey Logano delivered a strong showing with his fourth-place finish at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on Sunday, showcasing an impressive Joey Logano New Hampshire performance that resonated with his local supporters. The Team Penske driver not only secured another top-five in the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs’ Round of 12 opener, but also celebrated racing in front of the home-region New England crowd.
Logano’s Dominant Weekend in Front of Home Fans
Team Penske’s Ford entries displayed exceptional pace through the New Hampshire event, seizing the front row in qualifying as Joey Logano grabbed his second pole of the season with a 29.159-second lap. Ryan Blaney and Josh Berry lined up closely behind, rounding out a strong Penske starting formation. As the race began, Logano asserted control early, quickly proving his talent on the notoriously flat and technical Loudon track.
The personal element of racing close to home fueled Logano’s weekend efforts. After the checkered flag, he turned to fans to share his thanks and describe what the experience meant to him:
“Leading the field to the Green, Finishing 2nd in Stage 1, Winning Stage 2 and crossing the Finish Line 4th (making it 3 Top-5’s in a row) made this specific race weekend at @NHMS even more meaningful. The New England #22 fans were AMAZING all weekend long. Trust me, I could hear you! And, shoutout to my #22Crew who built a great car and to the Over The Wall guys, as we executed all day on Pit Road. Let’s keep the positive momentum rolling and get after it at @kansasspeedway.”
– Joey Logano, NASCAR Cup Series Driver
A Strong Start and Smart Strategy Throughout the Race
Logano’s performance was marked by consistent speed and tactical execution. He led the opening 52 laps before ceding the lead to Ryan Blaney. Despite finishing second in Stage 1, Logano went on to control the final 32 laps of Stage 2, capturing a stage win and amassing 52 points through the day’s competition. His third top-five finish in a row is a testament to the team’s current form and rising momentum.
The second half of the race saw Logano cycling through the front, relying on solid pit strategy and execution. Over five pit stops, the No. 22 Ford’s crew delivered a standout moment with a 9.82-second four-tire change on lap 187, allowing Logano to regain vital track position. His final service came just after Blaney’s stop on lap 239, providing slightly fresher tires for the closing laps, but Blaney was able to pull clear while William Byron slotted into third. Logano ultimately finished fourth, helping Team Penske achieve a 1-2-4 sweep at the New Hampshire track.
Logano Praises Blaney’s Speed and Penske Team Effort
The Mobil 1 301 race highlighted Team Penske’s dominance, especially with Ryan Blaney’s victory. While Austin Cindric ended seventeenth, both Blaney and Logano’s performances underscored their program’s depth. Logano readily acknowledged his teammate’s edge after the race, saying:
“We ran well, we just weren’t the fastest car. The 12 (Ryan Blaney) was fastest in practice, and he showed that again in the race. Our only chance to beat him was on pit road and beat him on details. But they were able to make up their track position when they put four on. That last restart I could have started behind him and finished third in the race, but if I was behind the 12, I wasn’t going to win,” Logano said (via NASCAR).
– Joey Logano, NASCAR Cup Series Driver
This candid perspective was a clear show of respect for Blaney and a testament to how far Team Penske’s Ford program has advanced, successfully challenging the previously dominant Toyota drivers in playoff contention. With all three drivers contributing, the momentum is building heading into the critical late-season stretch.
Momentum Building for Kansas and Beyond
Currently sixth in the championship standings and 24 points ahead of the elimination cut, Joey Logano’s three-race top-five streak positions him strongly for the upcoming round at Kansas. It marks the first time since 2019 that Logano has achieved three consecutive top-five finishes, and a strong run at Kansas Speedway could extend this milestone to his longest streak since 2017.
For Logano, the recent series of results reaffirms his championship pedigree and his ability to deliver peak performance when it matters most. Backed by the support of New England fans and fueled by a strengthened Team Penske group, Logano shifts his focus to Kansas, aiming to further capitalize on the positive surge and maintain his place securely above the elimination line as the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs continue.
Leading the field to the Green, Finishing 2nd in Stage 1, Winning Stage 2 and crossing the Finish Line 4th (making it 3 Top-5’s in a row) made this specific race weekend at @NHMS even more meaningful. The New England #22 fans were AMAZING all weekend long. Trust me, I could hear… pic.twitter.com/mhuMFF1AdB
— Joey Logano (@joeylogano) September 22, 2025
