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Joey Logano wins at North Wilkesboro in the NASCAR Cup Series

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Last updated Jul 20, 2026

Joey Logano wins at North Wilkesboro in the NASCAR Cup Series

Summary

Joey Logano secured a victory in the NASCAR Cup Series Window World 450 at North Wilkesboro Speedway on July 20, 2026. The race featured a flag-to-flag final stage with only six drivers remaining on the lead lap, amidst challenges such as an untimely caution involving Alex Bowman. Logano’s win ended a 45-race winless streak, moving him into 15th place and 49 points above the cut for the 16-driver Chase for the Championship with five races left in the regular season. Logano expressed a connection to the passionate fans in attendance and noted the significance of their support for the sport's legacy.

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By the Numbers

•Joey Logano outdueled Denny Hamlin for the win at North Wilkesboro.
•Only six drivers finished on the lead lap during the race.
•Logano's win marked the end of a 45-race winless streak.
•This victory places Logano 15th in the championship standings, 49 points above the cut.
•The race featured a challenging flag-to-flag final stage with minimal opportunity for strategic gains.

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What they're saying

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That is just what a standard issue NASCAR Cup Series race at North Wilkesboro Speedway has historically looked like. Joey Logano outdueled Denny Hamlin through lapped traffic at the conclusion of a flag-to-flag final stage that left only six drivers on the lead lap in the Window World 450. Of course, there was also an untimely caution for Alex Bowman chopping Tyler Reddick in the middle of a ...Keep reading
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