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Newsweek
09-05-2025
- Automotive
- Newsweek
Joey Logano Baffled By Boos From NASCAR Fans: "Don't Think People Understand"
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. 2024 NASCAR Cup Series champion Joey Logano has opened up on the boos he receives from NASCAR crowds, explaining that he wish he knew why they feel that way. During an interview with SpeedFreaks (below), the 34-year-old explained: "I wish I knew. I mean I guess some of it is probably how I started my career. I made some mistakes on the way I handled things. I think some of that has carried over for a long time. "Outside of that, I don't know. I don't put on a façade, like this is me, right? And I think it's confusing to people who see me smile and laugh and then race hard. Joey Logano, driver of the #22 AAA Insurance Ford, celebrates after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Würth 400 at Texas Motor Speedway on May 04, 2025 in Fort Worth, Texas. Joey Logano, driver of the #22 AAA Insurance Ford, celebrates after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Würth 400 at Texas Motor Speedway on May 04, 2025 in Fort Worth, Texas."I don't think people understand how you can flip a switch like that and it comes [across] like I'm not genuine. I think that's some of it, maybe. I've tried to figure it out because I'd rather people not hate me — and there's a lot of people that don't — don't get me wrong." Although the Team Penske driver would rather not receive the bashing from fans, he argued that the opinions that matter the most are those of the people who know him personally. He continued: "Really, what matters to me, the industry people is probably the most because those are the ones that know me as a person in the garage or your family or team. "Not that I don't care about what the fans think and I do, but they don't know me. They've never really met me or talked to me that much. So you kind of got to take it with a grain of salt. It does frustrate me at times but it is what it is. I can't change that too much. "I just keep being myself and there is a lot of great (car no.) 22 fans out there, a lot of them. It's just for whatever reason, boos are louder than cheers, and I think people love to hate people. Hate is too big in our society but people love to do that stuff. "I mean, people can go on social media, more people complain than give compliments. You can do that in the work environment too, people complain more than they give compliments on anything right, so it's just the world we live in I think." NASCAR Cup Series: Current Standings
Newsweek
09-05-2025
- Automotive
- Newsweek
Chase Briscoe Reveals How He Scored JGR Seat After SHR Closure In NASCAR: Full Speed
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The second season of NASCAR: Full Speed offered fans a behind the scenes look at how Chase Briscoe dealt with the closure of Stewart Haas Racing, and how he managed to secure Martin Truex Jr.'s seat at Joe Gibbs Racing. The popular Netflix docuseries, the second season of which was released on 7 May, follows the playoffs. As the 30-year-old driver approached the end of the 2024 season, a shadow of doubt was cast over his future with the closure of his team, Stewart Haas Racing, looming and no confirmed contract for 2025. Briscoe ultimately signed for Joe Gibbs Racing as Martin Truex Jr. retired from the sport. The show gave fans a look into how this team change came about. Briscoe explained, as quoted by Chase Briscoe, driver of the #19 Bass Pro Shops Toyota, looks on during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Würth 400 at Texas Motor Speedway on May 03, 2025 in Fort Worth, Texas. Chase Briscoe, driver of the #19 Bass Pro Shops Toyota, looks on during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Würth 400 at Texas Motor Speedway on May 03, 2025 in Fort Worth, Texas."I get a text message from an unsaved number I didn't have, it says: 'Chase, it's Coach [Joe Gibbs], what are you doing tomorrow morning?' And I said, 'Well, I'm supposed to go meet with the Wood Brothers – the 21 car.' "Coach calls me and says 'I'm nervous about you going to this 21 car. You better not screw this up.' I said, 'What do you mean?' He said, 'Well, if you want to drive the 19 car, it's all yours. Martin's [Truex Jr.] not coming back.' Briscoe had been with Stewart Haas Racing since 2018, starting part-time before signing a full-time contract in 2019. Speaking on the closure of the Tony Stewart and Gene Haas-led team, Briscoe commented on the Netflix series: "Everybody at Stewart-Haas has been like family. That's all I've known for the last seven years. "I was crying literally before we rolled off [at the final race of 2024 in Phoenix]. I don't think it even hit me until I saw all the guys like they were tearing up on pit road too. Just knowing that we don't get to race together again is sad." The Stewart Haas Racing team shared a heartfelt message on social media following the closure, as previously reported by Newsweek Sports: "To Our Stewart-Haas Fans, you've cheered with us, and yes, sometimes even booed us. You showed up passionately and proudly. And we've felt your presence through the highs and lows. "It's been the ride of a lifetime to be part of this sport and to play a small role in entertaining you all. As we close this final lap, we want to say thank you. Your energy has been felt in each moment and mile. And we'll carry your support with us always."
Newsweek
05-05-2025
- Automotive
- Newsweek
Jesse Love Announces Expanded NASCAR Cup Series Schedule
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Jesse Love has expanded his NASCAR Cup Series schedule for the remainder of the 2025 season. The 20-year-old made his Cup Series debut at Bristol Motor Speedway and also took part in the round at Texas Motor Speedway last weekend. Richard Childress Racing has now confirmed that Love will take part in two more races than initially planned in Kansas and Richmond. The team stated: "Richard Childress Racing announced today that NASCAR Xfinity Series championship contender Jesse Love will make two additional NASCAR Cup Series starts in the No. 33 Chevrolet during the 2025 season. "Love will pilot the C4 Ultimate Energy Chevrolet this Sunday, May 11 at Kansas Speedway and August 16 at Richmond Raceway." Jesse Love, driver of the #62 C4 Ultimate Energy Chevrolet, waits on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Würth 400 at Texas Motor Speedway on May 03, 2025 in Fort Worth, Texas. Jesse Love, driver of the #62 C4 Ultimate Energy Chevrolet, waits on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Würth 400 at Texas Motor Speedway on May 03, 2025 in Fort Worth, about his expanded schedule, Love noted: "I'm looking forward to being back behind the wheel of the No. 33 C4 Ultimate Energy Chevrolet this weekend at Kansas. "Kansas has been a great track for me throughout my career and to have the opportunity to run the Cup car consecutive weeks on a mile-and-a-half track is going to be valuable experience. The focus for these races is to continue learning and understanding how this car feels compared to other cars that I've raced in the past." Love is currently fourth in the NASCAR Xfinity Series drivers' championship. NASCAR Xfinity Series: Current Standings
Newsweek
05-05-2025
- Automotive
- Newsweek
Kyle Larson Vents Frustration After Texas NASCAR Cup Race: "Lost Control"
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Kyle Larson, who finished fourth in the NASCAR Cup Series race at Texas Motor Speedway, has pinpointed his restarts as an area which cost him during the race on Sunday. While speaking to the media after the race, the Hendrick Motorsports driver revealed his frustrations with his performance: "[Michael] McDowell just did a really good job of timing the restarts. He left pretty much when I did, and he had a push behind him. He got clear to the lead and I just lost control of the race there. It was a bummer to do that. If I could have kept the lead, we would have been hard to beat in clean air like that. "Just a little frustrated with myself, but all-in-all, it was a good points day for us today. The No. 5 Valvoline Chevrolet team did a great job today. The car was good. We'll just study it and try to do a better job next time." Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 Valvoline Chevrolet, signs autographs for NASCAR fans during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Würth 400 at Texas Motor Speedway on May 03, 2025 in Fort Worth, Texas. Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 Valvoline Chevrolet, signs autographs for NASCAR fans during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Würth 400 at Texas Motor Speedway on May 03, 2025 in Fort Worth, came after Larson stood in for Connor Zilisch for JR Motorsports in the Xfinity Series race on Saturday, which he won. Zilisch missed the race weekend in Texas after sustaining a back injury during a wreck with Jesse Love in Talladega. Larson commented after his Xfinity Series race victory: "Yeah, there was a lot of survival throughout that race. Just dodging some wrecks, and the balance -- we had to work on (it) quite a bit. It was fun. I felt like my car -- if I could ever get to the lead, I could stretch out. "But I just couldn't get by Justin [Allgaier]. He was doing a good job of just running where I needed to be. But thanks to JRM for letting me come run this thing here today. Obviously, wish Connor was in the car but it means a lot that they thought of me to call up and run this thing." NASCAR Cup Series at Texas Motor Speedway: Race results
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
New week presents new chance for Ryan Blaney after another disappointment
Eleven races into the Cup season, Ryan Blaney seeks his first win of the year, although if things had gone his way he might have had multiple victories by now. Last weekend's race at Texas was another dose of frustration for the former Cup champion. Advertisement Blaney's struggle to win also continues a trend seen throughout most of his Cup career. Only once has he won before the 13th race of the season. With Joey Logano winning at Texas — and teammate Austin Cindric winning the week before at Talladega — Blaney is the only Team Penske driver without a Cup victory this season. NASCAR Cup Series Würth 400 Joey Logano scores overtime win at Texas Joey Logano collects his 37th career Cup victory. On a restart 23 laps from the scheduled end last weekend at Texas, Blaney was second and choose to restart on the inside line behind leader Kyle Larson. That gave Michael McDowell the outside of the front row. Advertisement McDowell passed Larson for the lead shortly before a caution came out. Blaney was second and got to restart on the outside but couldn't secure the lead on either of the final two restarts while going against McDowell or Joey Logano. 'The one time I didn't pick the outside (McDowell) got the lead and then I couldn't get it back,' Blaney said after finishing third at Texas. 'Just driver making dumb decisions and not doing his job. I appreciate the team. The 12 car was a fast car today. I just can't do anything right currently. Hopefully it will work itself out.' Blaney has often been left to talk this season about how fast a car he's had and the hope that better finishes are ahead. Consider: Advertisement At Atlanta in the season's second race, Blaney was running fourth with 32 laps to go when a push from Carson Hocevar spun him. Blaney came back to finish fourth. Hocevar apologized to Blaney after the race. At Phoenix in the season's fourth race, Blaney was running eighth with 23 laps to go when his engine blew. At Las Vegas in the season's fifth race, Blaney misunderstood his spotter and didn't realize he had two cars to his outside when he made contact with a car and wrecked while running seventh on a restart with 72 laps to go. At Homestead in the season's sixth race, Blaney led a race-high 124 laps, won the opening stage and finished third in the second stage to score 18 stage points. He was running third with 60 laps to go when his engine blew. Advertisement 'It was an incredibly, incredibly fast race car today,' he said that day. We'll keep our heads up. It's just one of those things where it's not really going our way right now, but the good news is we're bringing fast cars and that's all you can ask for.' A new week will send the series and Blaney to Kansas Speedway for Sunday's race. It's the track he made his Cup debut in 2014. He finished fourth there in last year's playoff race. Sunday will be his 21st start at the track and his best finish was third in the 2017 playoff race. Could this be the weekend Blaney returns to Victory Lane?
