Joey Logano recently gave fans a rare glimpse into his thoughts on retirement during a revealing chat with Kevin Harvick on the Happy Hour podcast. At 34, the now three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion is still very much in his prime, but that hasn’t stopped him from planning for the future. He has enjoyed a long and storied career in NASCAR, winning 68 races across the Truck (2), Xfinity (30), and Cup Series (36).

While fans may not want to think about a NASCAR world without Logano behind the wheel of the No. 22 Ford Mustang, the man himself is already looking ahead to life beyond racing. And from the sounds of it, he’s got plenty of ideas in mind.

“As long as Roger wants me”: Logano’s loyalty to Team Penske

Kevin Harvick, the seasoned driver-turned-podcast host, asked Joey Logano the burning question on everyone’s mind: how much longer does he plan to race? Without missing a beat, Logano confidently reassured his fans that he’s not going anywhere just yet. “I know I’m doing this for a few years, for sure,” he declared, adding, “As long as Roger [Penske] wants me in the contract, I think we’re, you know, we continue going.”

Joey Logano’s loyalty to Roger Penske is no secret. The two have enjoyed a successful partnership since 2013, when Penske gave Logano a shot after he was let go by Joe Gibbs Racing. It’s a relationship that’s paid off in spades—Logano has secured three Cup Series championships (in 2018, 2022, and 2024) and over 30 career wins under Penske’s banner. And it’s clear Logano has no intention of parting ways with his legendary team owner anytime soon.

Still, Logano is realistic about the fact that he won’t be racing forever. The driver acknowledged that while he sees himself continuing in NASCAR for several more years, he does have a timeline in mind. “At some point, I will be fairly young in the world—I mean, 40-something, right?—and you got a long ways to live,” he mused. Logano seems to understand that his days behind the wheel are numbered, but rather than viewing retirement as the end, he’s excited about what comes next.

Life beyond racing: Business ventures, real estate, and the “cheat code” of being an athlete

For Joey Logano, a man who has statistically propelled him into the upper echelons of the NASCAR history books alongside legends like Jimmie Johnson and Jeff Gordon, retirement doesn’t mean kicking back on a beach or going off the grid. In fact, he’s already knee-deep in several business ventures and is eager to explore even more opportunities once his racing career winds down. “I think doing other things is important,” Logano told Kevin Harvick. “I like playing in some real estate stuff. We’ve got the production company that I’m a part of. I like trying to prove to myself that I’m not just a one-trick pony.”

It’s clear that Joey Logano doesn’t want to see himself as just a race car driver. Reflecting on his career, he described being a professional athlete as hitting a “cheat code” in life. “I feel like I hit the cheat code in life being a professional athlete, you know like I didn’t make it in business,” he joked. “I’m a race car driver, driving in freaking circles all day long… like that’s, that’s the cheat code, for sure.”

But while he’s quick to crack jokes, Logano is serious about proving that he’s more than just a NASCAR star. Whether it’s investing in real estate, running a production company, or even considering a role in TV, Logano is keen to explore new avenues and prove he’s got what it takes beyond the race track. He’s already planning ahead, though he admits he’s not entirely sure what that next step will be. “After racing, what that is, I don’t know,” Logano pondered. “Is it in a race team? Maybe. Is it in NASCAR? Maybe. Is it in TV? Maybe. Uh, is it something completely out of the sport? I don’t know. Like, it’s kind of one step at a time.”

For longtime fans of Logano, hearing him talk about his post-racing ambitions is both exciting and a little bittersweet. On one hand, it’s clear that the fiery competitor has no plans of slowing down anytime soon. On the other, it’s a reminder that the clock is ticking on his racing career. But if there’s one thing that’s certain, it’s that Logano will keep challenging himself, whether that’s behind the wheel or in the boardroom. “I like trying to prove that I could do more than one thing,” he said with determination.

As of now, though, Joey Logano is far from ready to hang up his helmet. He’s still as hungry as ever for more wins, more championships, and more glory with Team Penske. The driver of the No. 22 Ford is laser-focused on continuing his successful partnership with Roger Penske, a combination that has proven to be one of the most formidable in the sport.

The future might be wide open for Joey Logano, but for now, he’s keeping his eyes firmly on the track. And as he put it on the Happy Hour podcast, “I’ll always have to have a job,” he said with a grin, “but I’m going to have some fun figuring out what that job is.” Whatever comes next for Logano, one thing’s for sure: he’s not done making headlines just yet.