Joey Logano, a key contender from Team Penske, is focusing on capturing the elusive Joey Logano Brickyard 400 victory at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway this July 27, 2025. Despite making the playoffs alongside his Penske teammates, Logano’s ambition extends beyond postseason success to winning the prestigious 160-lap race, a title that has eluded him in his 18-year Cup career.
History of Close Calls and Challenges on the Quad Oval
Logano’s attempts at the Brickyard 400 have seen mixed results. In the previous year’s race, although starting in 12th place, his day ended prematurely in a crash on Lap 109, leading to a 34th-place finish. Earlier in 2020, he began from the pole position but fell short of victory, finishing just inside the top 10. Among his best performances are runner-up finishes in 2015 and 2019, where he led 28 and 14 laps respectively, yet could not secure the win.
Personal Significance of the Indianapolis Win
Reflecting on the importance of the Brickyard 400, Logano expressed a deep personal connection to the event.
That’s the one that definitely stands out to me. That is the number one race on the list to want to win just because it’s Indy. The history. How iconic that speedway is. The dream of kissing the bricks is a real thing. That’s the real thing for me. I would love to be in that position someday. We’ve been close many times.
—Joey Logano, NASCAR driver
Despite Roger Penske’s ownership of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway adding additional pressure and prestige, Logano emphasized that his motivation transcends team legacy.
That racetrack holds enough prestige that it doesn’t matter who you are and who you drive for, you want to win that race. You want to go in the history books as an Indianapolis winner in anything, so that one would be special.
—Joey Logano, NASCAR driver
Elevated Venue and Fan Experience
Logano has recently toured the newly renovated Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum and encouraged fans to experience it for themselves during race events.
the best motorsports museum I’ve ever seen,
he said, praising the enhancements made under Roger Penske’s leadership. He added,
Just the way you would think Roger Penske does things. It is spectacular, so if you’re there, do that. You won’t regret it,
and concluded with,
but winning there would be even better than that.
—Joey Logano, NASCAR driver
Looking Ahead: Aiming to Cement Brickyard Legacy
With an average finish of 12.6 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the 2024 Cup Series champion approaches the upcoming race with determination to finally secure a victory that has eluded him throughout his career. As the event follows a recent oval race at Dover and a series of road course challenges, Logano understands that finding his rhythm early will be crucial to conquering the iconic Brickyard 400 and achieving the dream of kissing the yard of bricks for the first time.
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. Does Joey Logano have cerebral palsy?
A. After a difficult birth, Joey experienced brain bleeding, causing him to be diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy. Consequently, Joey needs extensive physical therapy.
Q. What medical condition does Joey Logano have?
A. After his hair didn’t grow back, Logano visited the doctor and learned he had a condition. Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease common in people under 30.
Q. What illness does Joey Logano have?
A. The problem was a stomach bug. Logano managed to push through and finish the race despite it. “I caught the stomach virus, known as Norovirus,” Logano shared with the media through Steven Taranto of CBS Sports. “I felt fine at first, but just before the race, I realized I wasn’t.”
Q. What disease does Joey Logano have?
A. Current NASCAR Cup Series champion Joey Logano mentioned that norovirus led him to seek medical care at the Darlington Raceway infield center after the recent race. The Team Penske driver shared that he wasn’t feeling well all week before the 400-mile event, which took place in unusually hot 89-degree temperatures.
