Logano could have better shot at title this year
Last year, Joey Logano won all three races in Round 2 of NASCAR’s playoff.
Then, in the first race of Round 3, he was intentionally wrecked by Matt Kenseth, who Logano had angered en route to a win at Kansas Speedway.
Logano didn’t sweep Round 2 in the Chase for the Sprint Cup this year — he just won Sunday’s race at Talladega Superspeedway again. But in some ways, he could be in better shape this season.
Why? Because he hasn’t made anyone angry.
“I guess,” Logano said with a laugh.
It’s the truth, though. No one is gunning for Logano this year. He hasn’t created enemies, which should give him a much better chance of winning his first title.
“I learned some valuable lessons last year. I learned a whole new level I didn’t even know I had. Now I know how to reach that level mentally inside a race car to make things happen and be a great leader for my team.”
Logano’s season hasn’t been as good as his 2015, when he won six races. Talladega was his second win of this season, following up his June victory at Michigan International Speedway.
But interestingly enough, the Team Penske driver might be better equipped to win the title now that he’s a smarter racer.
“There’s a lot of things that I took out of last year. I don’t think anything is a waste of a season. You always learn something.”
Kenseth also advances to Round 3, along with Kurt and Kyle Busch, Carl Edwards, Denny Hamlin, Kevin Harvick and Jimmie Johnson.