Joey Logano Suggests Joe Gibbs Wouldn’t Have Fired Him if He Had “Enough God-Given Talent”

In the high-stakes world of NASCAR, where talent and performance can make or break a driver’s career, the story of Joey Logano is one that encapsulates the pressure and expectations faced by young racers in the sport. In a recent conversation with Kenny Wallace, Logano opened up about his perception of talent and how it influenced his journey in the racing world.

The discussion shed light on Logano’s realization that he needed to work harder than others to be competitive and highlighted his belief that Joe Gibbs Racing may not have let him go if he possessed “enough god-given talent.”

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In his conversation with Wallace, Logano openly discussed his efforts to meet the high expectations placed upon him. He said, “I Feel like I have to work harder than other drivers to be good just to be competitive right I mean I leave the picture behind me this one here when I drove to #20 car right if I had enough god-given Talent, I wouldn’t have got fired from that job.” 

“I wasn’t ready because I wasn’t good enough right like if I was that special I would have just figured.”

He said, Logano admitted that he wasn’t initially ready for the pressures and demands of the sport, and he recognized the need to study and work harder to improve his skills, “I learned a lot of lessons throughout all that but that’s when I realized I gotta go to work to like get better I gotta really practice some work at my craft and the little details that make a really good race car driver”

Logano’s comments about the importance of natural talent in motorsports raise interesting questions about the role of hard work versus innate abilities. While hard work and dedication are crucial factors in achieving success, Logano’s remarks hint at the significance of inherent talent in the competitive world of NASCAR.

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Looking back at Logano’s career, it is clear that his rise to prominence was accompanied by high expectations. In 2012, Logano signed with Penske Racing to drive the No. 22 Ford, while Matt Kenseth took his place at Joe Gibbs Racing. The change marked a critical juncture in Logano’s career, as he faced the challenge of meeting the lofty expectations placed upon him as a young driver.

Throughout his tenure at Joe Gibbs Racing, Logano struggled to consistently perform at the same level as his teammates, Denny Hamlin and Kyle Busch. While Hamlin and Busch racked up wins and secured their positions in the NASCAR Chase, Logano found it difficult to keep up. By the end of the 2012 season, Logano had only one victory to his name, and his best season finish, in the last 4 years, was 16th.

With Logano’s contract at Joe Gibbs Racing expiring, the pressure was on for him to prove himself and secure his place in the sport. The uncertainty surrounding his future led Logano to acknowledge the need for a breakout season.

As Logano’s career progressed, he made significant strides and solidified his place in the sport. He went on to win multiple races, and most notably, secured two NASCAR Cup Series championships. His journey serves as a testament to the power of perseverance and the relentless pursuit of improvement.

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