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Joey Logano takes pole position at World Wide Technology Raceway

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 10:17 PM

Last updated Sep 12, 2026

Joey Logano takes pole position at World Wide Technology Raceway

Summary

Joey Logano captured the pole position during Saturday qualifying at World Wide Technology Raceway. The No. 22 team driver enters Sunday’s Enjoy Illinois 300 sitting ninth in the current NASCAR Cup Series Chase standings. Logano identified this weekend as a critical opportunity to gain championship ground after securing a ninth-place finish in the playoff opener at Darlington. He emphasized the necessity of a strong points performance, noting the lack of a round reset or mulligan in the current postseason format. The driver stated his intention to secure a high point total to remain a contender for the title. Logano is set to lead the field to the green flag when the race begins on Sunday.

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By the Numbers

•Joey Logano earned the pole position for the Enjoy Illinois 300 on Saturday.
•The race takes place at World Wide Technology Raceway on Sunday.
•Logano sits ninth in the NASCAR Cup Series Chase standings entering the event.
•The No. 22 team finished ninth at the Darlington playoff opener.

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10:17 PMYahoo Sports — Joey Logano Sounds Alarm Ahead of Gateway: ‘We Must Do Good’

What they're saying

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Joey Logano isn't calling Sunday's NASCAR race at Gateway a must-win, but he's not far from it. The three-time Cup champion says the No. 22 team simply can't afford to let this opportunity slip away
— Yahoo Sports

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