Despite having three NASCAR Cup Series titles, Joey Logano has only won one of the sport’s four premier crown jewel races, the Daytona 500 in 2015. This weekend, Logano will have another opportunity to add the Brickyard 400 to his list of major triumphs, a win he values deeply due to unique personal and professional reasons.
Logano has expressed that the Brickyard 400 holds special meaning beyond its prestige, especially because it takes place at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, owned by Roger Penske’s organization. This connection adds extra significance to a win at the Brickyard, one that Logano places even above his Daytona 500 victory.
Ryan Blaney Shares the Ambition to Win at Indianapolis
Logano’s teammate, Ryan Blaney, who claimed the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series championship, also views the Brickyard 400 as a key target. Blaney openly stated,
“Honestly, like the next one that I really want to win even more than the 500 right now is I want to win Indie like the Brickyard (400) when we go there here later this year.” —Ryan Blaney, NASCAR Cup Series Champion
He further emphasized the significance of the race given their team’s connection to the track’s ownership:
“Driving for Roger Pensky, him owning the place, all the history behind that place. That’s like top of my list. To be able to share that with him would be really special,”
—Ryan Blaney, NASCAR Cup Series Champion
Performance and Standing Give Blaney Momentum for the Brickyard 400
Blaney’s history at Indianapolis supports his confidence heading into the race. In seven starts at the track, he has an average finish of 17.7 and earned his first top-five result last year by finishing third after starting seventh. This progression provides him with clear momentum.
Currently sitting seventh in the driver standings, Blaney has accumulated one win, seven top-five finishes, and nine top-10s in 21 races this regular season. His strong form positions him well to secure another Brickyard win for Penske, following Brad Keselowski’s success there in 2018 with the #2 Ford for the team.
Growing Importance of the Brickyard 400 Within NASCAR and for Team Penske
Since Roger Penske’s acquisition of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, IMS Productions, and the IndyCar Series in 2020, the Brickyard 400’s profile has grown within the sport. For drivers like Logano and Blaney, winning on this iconic track represents more than just adding a trophy—it symbolizes being part of a rich racing legacy.
Both drivers’ focus and enthusiasm signal that this year’s Brickyard 400 will be a fiercely contested race, with top contenders ready to deliver memorable performances and secure victories that resonate beyond the NASCAR Cup Series.
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. Does Joey Logano have cerebral palsy?
A. Due to a difficult birth, Joey experienced bleeding in his brain, resulting in Cerebral Palsy. This means he needs a significant amount of physical therapy.
Q. What medical condition does Joey Logano have?
A. When his hair did not grow back, Logano visited the doctor and learned his condition. Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disorder usually affecting people under 30.
