Joey Logano Bashes Drivers

Posted by Jeremy Dunn Jun 11, 2008

Joey Logano received a multitude of compliments as he embarked upon his Nationwide Series debut in Dover two weeks ago. He posted a solid sixth place finish, but he was far from satisfied. His disappointment showed that he is a true competitor.

In his second start at Nashville, he won the pole and led 64 laps before a four-tire stop dropped him out of the top ten. While trying to force his way back to the front, he spun out after contact from Greg Biffle while they were racing three-wide. Logano did not want to hit the wall so he came down on Biffle, who had the middle lane claimed. His comments following the wreck was troublesome.

He said that the four-tire pit stop 'put us back there in the 'trash'. Now, 'trash' could have meant the 'dirty air', but most drivers just say 'dirty air'. After the crew repaired the damage, Logano rode around and turned laps. He said, "You get out of everybody's way. You don't want to get in the mess, because you have nothing to gain. You don't feel like riding in the back with all the junk."

Isn't it just a little too early in his career to be taking shots at fellow competitors and their equipment? Biffle, a proven winner and 2002 Nationwide Series champion was back there with him. His teammate Kyle Busch was back there with him. There were lap cars in the mix, but to use the word trash is demeaning and disrespectful.

This is the last thing that NASCAR needs, another young arrogant punk thinking he is the greatest thing since sliced bread. Wait, his nickname is 'sliced bread'. Mark Martin and the media are to blame as they stroked this kid's ego too much before he ever strapped into a Nationwide Series car.