Joey Logano is opening up about the frightening moments he experienced during Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway. The three-time Cup Series champion found himself in the middle of a massive multicar accident with five laps remaining, sending his No. 22 Ford upside down and sliding across the track.
Although Logano escaped without a reported injury, the crash was a reminder of just how dangerous superspeedway racing can become in an instant. After climbing out of his damaged car, Logano explained what he was thinking while trapped upside down.
Logano Thought About His Family
Logano was running near the front of the field and appeared to have a chance at a strong finish when the accident unfolded. Contact in the racing pack sent his car toward the outside wall before another impact lifted the Ford into the air.
As the car landed on its roof and slid hundreds of feet, Logano had little control over what was happening around him.
He later explained that one of his biggest concerns was his wife, Brittany. The crash damaged his radio equipment, leaving him unable to communicate normally with his team.
Logano said he tried to talk to people around him because he knew his family would be worried watching the accident unfold.
The situation became even more frightening when he noticed fuel leaking while he was still upside down. He described the experience as unsettling, particularly because he had never felt so uncertain about getting out of his race car.
A Scary Moment With a Positive Outcome
Logano also compared the accident to his previous rollover at Talladega in 2021. During that earlier crash, the roof of his car collapsed toward his head, raising serious concerns about the safety of the vehicle.
This time, he was relieved that the car’s structure appeared to hold up much better.
He praised NASCAR and the track’s safety crews for quickly turning the car back onto its wheels and helping him get out safely. Logano was able to exit under his own power and was evaluated by medical personnel.
When reflecting on the wreck, Logano said he had to decide whether to be frustrated about losing a potential strong finish or grateful that he had walked away.
His answer was clear: he was happy to be alive.
Logano Looks Ahead After Talladega
The crash ended Logano’s afternoon in disappointing fashion after he had been competitive throughout the race. He ultimately finished 34th, but the result became secondary to his safety.
Logano did not place the blame on one driver, describing the incident as part of the unpredictable nature of superspeedway racing.
For the Team Penske driver, the experience served as another reminder that even the best-laid plans can change in seconds. He will now turn his attention toward Martinsville Speedway, hoping to put Talladega behind him and return to competing for a strong result.