Joey Logano, the defending NASCAR Cup Series champion, is set to compete in the Mobil 1 301 race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway this weekend with a vital goal in mind. Logano, driving for Team Penske, aims to secure his third victory at the 1.058-mile track, which he calls his “home track,” as he battles to advance in the 2025 playoffs.
Born and raised in Connecticut, Logano’s connection to New Hampshire runs deep, having attended his first NASCAR race there as a child and achieving his first Cup Series win at the track in 2009. With a previous win in 2014 at this venue as well, Logano holds high hopes for a strong performance this Sunday, September 21, 2025, during the 301-lap event.
Logano’s Track History and Playoff Implications
Joey Logano’s affinity for New Hampshire Motor Speedway was highlighted when he described the venue as his home base on the NASCAR circuit. He has celebrated two victories here during his career, with his first at the track at just 20 years old. Now positioned 10th on the playoff points standings, Logano faces pressure to either claim a win or accumulate enough stage points to progress to the Round of 8.
Reflecting on the upcoming race, he told the media,
“We have to go out there and do our thing. We are going to go out there and perform, and Loudon is a fun track. It has been a very good track for us, and I feel we should be strong there. If we win, we move on to the round of eight, and if not, we need stage points, and an honest finish would help.”
Every position and stage point counts this weekend as Logano tries to avoid elimination from the playoffs. His performance at New Hampshire could define his championship trajectory for the rest of the season.
Missing Piece in Logano’s Career: The Dover Challenge
Earlier this year, before a race at Dover Motor Speedway, Logano openly discussed his desire to capture his first win at the one-mile track, which has eluded him so far over 29 career starts. Despite coming close multiple times, he has never taken the checkered flag at Dover, with his best finishes being third place on three occasions.
Recalling his latest attempt at Dover, where he finished 14th, Logano said,
“As far as coolness of trophies, yeah, it’s up there pretty high. It’s pretty cool; you put the die-cast card, and it looks cool. I got four of the little ones from the Xfinity races, but I’d trade every one of those for a Cup win; Cup wins obviously mean a lot more.”
This candid admission reveals his relentless pursuit of success and the significance of adding more wins to his résumé.
Upcoming Race Coverage and What Lies Ahead
The Mobil 1 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway will kick off the Round of 12 in the Cup Series playoffs, with racing set to begin at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, September 21, 2025. Fans can follow the action live on USA Network, PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90, and HBO Max as Logano and his competitors fight for playoff survival.
With his playoff position precarious and the stakes high, Joey Logano’s performance at his “home track” could prove pivotal, potentially securing his place in the next round and fueling his pursuit of another championship title amidst strong rivals like Kyle Larson, Ryan Blaney, and Denny Hamlin.
