Logano dominates at North Wilkesboro, secures first win of 2026 Cup Series
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 20, 2026, 5:33 PM
Last updated Jul 20, 2026
Joey Logano won at North Wilkesboro Speedway on July 20, 2026, marking his first victory of the season after a 45-race drought. Logano led 323 of 450 laps, overcoming doubts about his team's performance and positioning outside the playoff cutline. Denny Hamlin finished second but could not catch Logano, who is optimistic about his chances in upcoming races as he looks to qualify for the playoffs. His win at this track, which he considers his best, extends his streak of winning at least once in 15 consecutive seasons.
- •Logano led 323 laps and finished first at North Wilkesboro
- •Denny Hamlin placed second, unable to challenge Logano late in the race
- •This win ends Logano's 45-race winless streak
- •Logano aims for a fourth championship with five races left in the season
- •Crew chief Paul Wolfe focuses on improving mile-and-a-half track performance
- 6:07 PMYahoo Sports — Joey Logano hopes win at North Wilkesboro propels him back into hunt for fourth Cup Series championship
- 5:33 PMYahoo Sports — Logano hopes win at North Wilkesboro propels him back into hunt for fourth Cup Series championship
"Logano said doubt was beginning to creep in, as he found himself outside the cutline in the Chase for the Championship. “You start to wonder, am I going to have a chance this year to capitalize and (win) one?” Logano said. It turns out all Logano needed to regain his swagger was a trip to what he calls his “best track.”
"It turns out all Joey Logano needed to regain his swagger was a trip to what he calls his “best track.”
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 20, 2026, 6:07 PMJoey Logano hopes win at North Wilkesboro propels him back into hunt for fourth Cup Series championship
It turns out all Joey Logano needed to regain his swagger was a trip to what he calls his “best track.”
- Yahoo SportsJul 20, 2026, 5:33 PMLogano hopes win at North Wilkesboro propels him back into hunt for fourth Cup Series championship
Logano said doubt was beginning to creep in, as he found himself outside the cutline in the Chase for the Championship. “You start to wonder, am I going to have a chance this year to capitalize and (win) one?” Logano said. It turns out all Logano needed to regain his swagger was a trip to what he calls his “best track.”
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