Joey Logano is preparing for the Mobil 1 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on September 21, carrying the hopes of his hometown fans in Loudon as he chases another victory at his home track. Known as a three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, Logano continues to demonstrate resilience and determination, seeking to secure a playoff advantage by winning at a venue where he has a strong history of success.
Joey Logano Connects With Fans as a New Hampshire Native
New Hampshire Motor Speedway holds special significance for Joey Logano, who first triumphed there in 2009 as the youngest driver ever to win a Cup Series race at just 19 years old. With two wins at the track, seven top-five finishes, and five top-10s across 26 starts, Logano’s relationship with the venue is deeply rooted in his career. Amid mixed opinions about his driving style, Logano feels the support of local fans in Loudon, where he enjoys a home-crowd advantage that few others experience.
“Although we do talk about the haters too much, there’s a lot of 22 fans out there and I’m happy to have every one of them,” Joey Logano said. “Like I said, though, it is neat when I do come to Loudon because I am representing, I feel like, everyone who lives around here. I feel like you’ve got to root for the hometown guy.”
– Joey Logano, NASCAR Driver
“You gotta do that and it’s fun to enjoy that piece of it. It’s the only time I ever feel a little bit like Dale Jr. just a little bit. It’s super cool,” he laughed.
– Joey Logano, NASCAR Driver
Current Standings and the Importance of New Hampshire for the Playoffs
As the defending NASCAR Cup Series champion, Logano faces an intense playoff battle with the goal of repeating his championship success. He currently holds the 10th position in the playoff standings, trailing the cutoff line by two points. A victory at New Hampshire would guarantee him advancement into the Round of 12, making this race crucial for his championship pursuit. Securing the pole position for the upcoming race, Logano demonstrated his pace by being the only driver to average over 130 mph during qualifying, with teammate Ryan Blaney starting alongside him on the front row in his No. 12 Ford Mustang.
Adapting to New Tire Technology at New Hampshire
Goodyear has introduced a new tire compound specifically for the playoff race at New Hampshire, designed with a higher fall-off rate that will require drivers to manage tire wear carefully. Joey Logano tested this tire earlier in the year and expressed cautious optimism about its potential impact during the demanding race conditions on Sunday.
“I kind of was leaning like, hey, let’s give it a shot. Pretty risky to do, especially in the playoffs, like if it doesn’t work out, it could be a total fiasco…but yeah, there was a tire that you had to manage to make 40 laps.”
– Joey Logano, NASCAR Driver
“It was pretty cool to see that Goodyear can build a tire like that and probably just be able to develop that a little bit more and build some more confidence in running something like that,” he added.
– Joey Logano, NASCAR Driver
Looking Ahead: Mobil 1 301 Broadcast and Fan Engagement
The Mobil 1 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway will be broadcast live on the USA Network starting at 2 p.m. Eastern Time, with on-the-ground coverage available through PRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio. As Joey Logano prepares to face this challenging race, his connection with hometown supporters and his status as a series champion will be central to the story. The race outcome will have significant implications for his quest to advance in the playoffs and defend his championship.
I asked Joey how he feels about those who are rooting against him, either for his persona or how he's won championships, and his answer was actually really thoughtful. https://t.co/wO0pdyO0mp pic.twitter.com/Bx7aejfZYZ
— Matt Weaver (@MattWeaverRA) September 20, 2025
Interesting anecdote from Joey Logano: Goodyear apparently tested another tire compound for New Hampshire that had such aggressive falloff that they had to be managed just to have them last 40 laps.
Logano wanted to give it a try, but they noted it was "pretty risky" to bring… pic.twitter.com/CwFFYmbSmQ
— Steven Taranto (@STaranto92) September 20, 2025
