Joey Logano brought a wave of attention to his family when he posted a playful comparison on Instagram, highlighting his son Hudson Logano’s daring two-wheeler activities and connecting them to Travis Pastrana’s well-known Nitro Circus stunts. The post quickly caught the eye of Travis Pastrana himself, who left a comment in support of Hudson’s bold attempt, further fueling excitement among NASCAR and motorsports fans.
According to Joey Logano, Hudson has begun to follow in his father’s footsteps by stepping into racing at a young age. On October 17, 2025, Hudson made his competitive Bandolero debut at Echopark Speedway, marking a significant milestone for the Logano family. Joey, who once claimed the Bandolero champion title, was present to support his seven-year-old son during this key moment.
Hudson’s debut race concluded with him earning a fourth-place finish behind the wheel of car #8. Riding on the thrill of competition, Hudson became even more adventurous, soon filming a video of himself vaulting a homemade ramp over a pit of fire. Joey Logano captured the moment and shared it with his followers, writing:
“1/2 way through the first day of Christmas break and I come outside to see Hudson doing this… He’s clearly been watching too many @nitrocircus highlight clips 🔥”
Travis Pastrana responded directly to the daring clip, offering his approval as a recognized icon in action sports:
“🙌🏼” – Travis Pastrana, Nitro Circus founder
Logano Reflects on Racing Season and Playoff Changes
The 2025 NASCAR season wrapped up with Joey Logano placing seventh, an unusual finish for the 2024 Cup Series champion. His elimination during the pivotal playoff race at Martisville Speedway was a historic moment, marking the first time in the Next Gen Era that a Team Penske driver failed to advance to the final four. This result left Team Penske members and fans searching for answers as the sport faces turbulence and uncertainty.
Off the track, Logano recently addressed speculation surrounding major changes to NASCAR’s championship format. The sanctioning body is reportedly ready to abandon the single-race, winner-takes-all finale—a system that has seen Logano and Team Penske excel in recent years. Despite these rumors, Logano appears largely indifferent to the specifics of the new approach, maintaining a focus on adapting and winning under any ruleset. He stated:
“It’s not my job to complain about what we have or what we’re going to have. My job is to say, ‘Okay, this is the rules; let’s figure out the strategy to win this thing.’ Like, how do we do that?’ I don’t really care what it is; just tell me what it is so then we can focus on doing that,” Joey Logano said via X/Steven Taranto.
“The bottom line is it’ll be the same for everybody. No matter what they come up with, everybody’s going to have the same opportunity to go out there and win a championship, and we’ll have to just try and do it again.” he concluded.
NASCAR Faces Calls for Format Overhaul Amid Broader Changes
NASCAR as an organization finds itself at a crossroads after concluding a landmark antitrust settlement, which has already led to significant policy changes benefiting teams, such as evergreen charters and a larger share of international media rights revenue. The implementation of a renewed five-strike rule further signals a new era emerging in the sport, with 2026 promising to be a year of continued transformation.
However, the debate regarding the playoff format remains unresolved and highly contentious. Fans and NASCAR veterans, including respected NASCAR Hall of Famer Mark Martin, have voiced skepticism about the current championship system, which many believe fails to reward season-long consistency. Pressure is mounting for NASCAR to mirror the move made by the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, which is abandoning its playoff approach to return to a traditional points structure in 2026. This decision has reignited discussions about restoring the full-season points format in NASCAR, with increasing calls for clarity and a return to racing’s roots from drivers like Logano, industry insiders, and the fanbase alike.
As the organization prepares for potential structural shifts, Joey Logano’s family moment with Hudson’s daredevil stunt has come to symbolize NASCAR’s blend of tradition and innovation—highlighting how future generations continue to draw inspiration both from classic racing aspirations and the adrenaline-fueled spectacle of modern motorsport culture.
