| Full Name | Joseph Thomas Logano |
|---|---|
| Age | 33 |
| Birthday | May 24, 1990 |
| Birth Sign | Gemini |
| Born | Middletown, Connecticut |
| Death Date | – |
| Height | 6′ 1′′ |
| Wife | Brittany Baca (m. 2014) |
| Children | 1 son Hudson (b. 2019) |
| Net Worth | $50 million |
| Social Media | Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube |
As a long-time NASCAR fan, I‘ve eagerly followed Joey Logano‘s career from promising young driver to household name champion. Here‘s an in-depth look at the life and success of one of racing‘s biggest stars.
Early Life and Family
Born in Connecticut, Logano‘s passion for racing started early thanks to his dad Tom‘s career as a stock car racer. Joey began racing quarter midgets himself at just 6 years old, quickly ascending the ranks of junior leagues.
The Logano family made huge sacrifices to support Joey‘s racing dreams – his dad took a job as his crew chief and traveled to tracks across the country. Joey credited much of his early success to having his family‘s full support.
Rise Through the Ranks
By age 14, Logano became the youngest driver to race in the competitive Hooters Pro Cup Series. His maturity and smooth driving skills well beyond his years caught NASCAR‘s attention.
In 2008, 18-year-old Logano signed a development deal with Joe Gibbs Racing and made his NASCAR debut in the Nationwide Series. He went on to earn the 2009 Cup Series Rookie of the Year title.
"I‘ve been ready for this for a while. I‘m not really a rookie in my head." – Joey on starting his NASCAR career
Though he won 2 Cup races with Gibbs, Logano struggled with consistency and clashed with veterans like Tony Stewart. In 2013, a change of scenery to Team Penske would launch the next chapter in his career.
All-Star Success with Team Penske
The resources and guidance from Roger Penske‘s team helped unleash Logano‘s full potential. He quickly emerged as one of NASCAR‘s winningest drivers and a perennial championship contender.
Some career highlights:
- 2015 Daytona 500 Champion
- 2016 NASCAR All-Star Race Winner
- 2018 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Champion
- 2-time Daytona 500 Winner (2015, 2022)
- 26 Cup Series Victories
"We‘ve hung together so many years through the hard times to get to this point. I‘m just so proud of this team." – Joey on winning the 2018 championship
Relentless Racing Style
On the track, Logano drives with a constant hunger and aggression. He‘s not afraid to bump fenders or make bold moves to get to the front. While this rubs some veterans the wrong way, it makes Joey an exciting driver to watch.
Logano has a proven ability to excel on a wide range of tracks. He can finesse a car on technical road courses, outmuscle the field at superspeedways like Daytona, and charges hard on mile-long ovals.
Life Off the Track
Despite his fame, Logano remains remarkably grounded and family-focused:
- Married his childhood sweetheart Brittany in 2014
- Has a young son Hudson born in 2019
- Enjoys snowboarding, ice hockey, and playing golf
- Started the Joey Logano Foundation supporting children in crisis
While Logan‘s cutthroat nature emerges on the racetrack, he‘s all smiles and kindness interacting with fans off of it.
What‘s Next for NASCAR‘s Young Champion
At 33, Logano is just entering his prime racing years. As an established superstar with over a decade of Cup experience, he‘ll be battling for more checkered flags and championships for years to come.
In 2022, Logano already scored a dramatic victory in the Daytona 500. Expect Logano to continue adding to his legacy and cementing his place among NASCAR‘s all-time greats.