Joey Logano can now laugh about it because he’s finally moved on, but the Team Penske driver had a tough time in 2023. Logano expressed his dissatisfaction at Daytona International Speedway, stating that it was not a fun year for him. He was eliminated in the first round of the playoffs and only managed to win one race at the spring Atlanta Motor Speedway. This was a significant departure from his previous seasons, where he consistently finished in the top eight in the championship standings. Logano acknowledged that it was an off year for him, but also recognized that his team still performed well in many aspects. He believes that with improved speed, they can become a dangerous contender again.
Logano is experienced enough to quickly move on from disappointment. After the November finale at Phoenix Raceway, he initially put the disappointment behind him. However, it resurfaced when he watched the NASCAR: Full Speed docuseries on Netflix, which followed him during the postseason. Logano admitted that watching the show was not enjoyable for him, as it brought back the memories of his struggles. Despite this, he found it to be a motivational experience, as it reminded him of what he wants to avoid in the future.
As drivers and teams arrived in Daytona for the start of a new season, there was a renewed sense of optimism. Logano, like everyone else, is excited for the new season and believes that he can win races and compete for the championship. He still enjoys the journey to Daytona and the start of a fresh season, which reaffirms his love for the sport. Logano appreciates the fact that in sports, there is a clear start and end time, unlike other businesses that continuously roll into the next quarter. This allows for a fresh start and the opportunity to leave the previous season’s struggles behind.
In a twist of fate, Logano, who made these comments on Wednesday afternoon, went on to win the pole position for the Daytona 500 later that same night. This is a significant achievement for Logano, as it is the first time he has secured the pole for the prestigious race.
According to the Source racer.com