Joey Logano expressed his frustration with the conclusion of the 2024 Daytona 500. Logano’s aspirations of winning his second Daytona 500 were dashed when he was involved in a wreck with only eight laps remaining in the race while battling for the lead. Meanwhile, drivers from Hendrick Motorsports, who were responsible for the incident, secured a 1-2 finish in the season opener.
During lap 192 of the race, a three-way battle for the lead ensued, with Byron leading the pack. Unfortunately, Bowman, who was running well, pushed Byron a bit too much, resulting in contact between Byron’s No. 24 car and the No. 6 RFK Racing Ford. As a result, the 2012 champion lost control of his vehicle on the inside lane and collided with Logano on the outside lane, causing a major wreck.
Prior to the incident, Logano had his teammate behind him, providing a strong push. He had hoped for a strong finish, as his No. 22 Mustang was the best car of the day. However, when it comes to winning on Superspeedways, survival in the final 10 laps is crucial, and unfortunately, luck was not on the side of the two-time champion in his pursuit of victory.
“It’s usually the drivers who initiate the wrecks that come out on top. That’s the most frustrating part,” said Logano when discussing the incident and the fact that the driver responsible for the wreck went on to win the race.
The 2024 season is expected to be a year of redemption for Logano following a disappointing title defense in 2023. With the fastest car on the field during Monday’s race, Team Penske has set the tone for the season. With precise execution and a stroke of luck, Logano has the potential to secure his third championship this year.
According to the Source firstsportz.com