“What the Heck Is Up”- Racing Fandom Joins NASCAR Insider in Calling Out Joey Logano’s Toxic Trait

The Indianapolis race concluded this weekend, leading to the impending penultimate race prior to the playoffs. Michael McDowell‘s victory in the #34 Ford under the Front Row Motorsports banner secured him a sought-after playoff position. Nevertheless, the weekend did not unfold seamlessly for all. The #22 Shell-Pennzoil team experienced recurring misfortune, marking a haunting déjà vu from last year at Indy.

Fans and pundits alike held Joey Logano accountable for his disappointing race finish, fueling discussions on his aggressive on-track antics. Twitter erupted with reactions from motorsport aficionados as Logano’s actions triggered repercussions for fellow racers on the track.

Joey Logano’s Indy saga continues

Starting 18th, Logano’s race began with a plunge into the corner on Lap 1, inadvertently skipping the curb at the chicane, propelling him into Justin Haley, sending the latter into the tire barrier and damaging the No. 31. Soon after a Lap 6 restart saw Logano entering a tight turn 1 with excessive momentum that led to a spin and substantial front-end damage due to contact with teammate Ryan Blaney.

Unyielding green-flag circumstances thwarted potential repairs, forcing Logano to contend with his ailing car’s performance. Ultimately, he found himself relegated one lap down, sealing his fate with a 34th-place finish as the checkered flag unfurled.

Sunday’s events echoed Logano’s Indy outing on the road course last year. Dubbed “Calamity Corner” by NBC announcers, the track’s extended front straight and the intense braking zone into the 90-degree right-hand Turn 1 invited ambitious driving attempts. However, Logano’s overzealous approach, along with others, led to chaos. The narrow width of the tarmac, allowing only a 2-car lane, exacerbated the situation as cars spun and collided.

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Backlash erupts over Logano’s Indy road course action

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In his second year unlucky, the two-time Cup Series champ faced a lot of backlash. Fan comments reflected a mix of opinions. One noted, “Great driver but road courses are not his thing,” while another demanded, “He must be ejected from the race immediately for the safety of all competitors.” A hint of relief came from a comment stating, “At least he took himself out this time and not half the field.”

Opinions diverged further on Logano’s road course prowess. Observers described him as “mid on road courses” and “a weapon on road courses,” turning into a “wrecking ball” at Indy. Another quipped, “Typical Logano. Ran out of talent on a road course.” Some attributed his lap 6 situation to karma, stating, “Karma for wrecking the 31.” referring to his contact with Haley.

Despite a prior Glen win, skepticism persisted. “Other than his lone win at the Glen years ago Joey has never been very good at Road Courses,” a comment read. Speculation swirled around pressure to win with “Roger Penske’s rare appearance at tracks these days. Roger owns the track.. that’s my guess. Lol.”

Debates arose over the increasing emphasis on road courses, with one noting, “Most of these guys were raised racing ovals and here’s NASCAR adding more and more road courses.” Acknowledging challenges, another said, “It’s almost as if drivers struggle at certain tracks.”

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An overhead replay of Logano’s move drew astonishment. “That overhead replay is nuts. Just sent it in there full speed. What did he think was going to happen? Misjudged it badly.” Indy’s track didn’t spare Logano: “He is a hack at Indy for some reason.”

Amidst it all, sentiments yearned for the return of the oval: “This track sucks, bring back the oval!”

As the dust settles, attention shifts to the final 2 races of the regular season, culminating at the legendary Daytona track. Anticipation looms whether Nascar will witness a fresh victor or maintain the status quo.