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Joey Logano discusses NASCAR championship strategy ahead of 1.5-mile tracks

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 10:38 PM

Last updated Sep 22, 2026

Joey Logano discusses NASCAR championship strategy ahead of 1.5-mile tracks

Summary

Joey Logano emphasized that his approach remains the same heading into the upcoming Chase races for the NASCAR Cup Series. With consecutive events at Kansas, Las Vegas, and Charlotte, Logano is looking to build on his momentum after winning at Bristol, narrowing the points gap to 16 behind leader Kyle Larson. He acknowledged past struggles on 1.5-mile tracks this season but aims to maximize points with strong performances. Logano's goal is clear: maintain the pace and confidence to challenge for the championship. The focus is now on executing well over these crucial races.

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By the Numbers

•Logano sits 16 points behind championship leader Larson.
•He has three wins this season, including Bristol.
•Upcoming races are at Kansas, Las Vegas, and Charlotte.
•Logano looks to maintain momentum despite past struggles on 1.5-mile tracks.
•The new points format emphasizes consistency over single race wins.

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10:38 PMYahoo Sports — Joey Logano Speaks on Championship Hopes: ‘Nothing Changes’

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Joey Logano said nothing changes in his approach to the upcoming Chase races for the NASCAR Cup Series. The series heads to three straight 1.5-mile tracks (Kansas, Las Vegas, Charlotte), where the championship picture will surely be more narrow coming out of the stretch.Logano picked up his third win of the 2026 Cup Series season […] The post Joey Logano Speaks on Championship Hopes: ‘Nothing Changes’ appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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