Joey Logano Claims NASCAR Victory at Texas Motor Speedway

Joey Logano captured his 37th career NASCAR Cup Series victory at Texas Motor Speedway, surging from a 27th-place start to win after a dramatic final restart in overtime. Michael McDowell, who had been leading late in the race, lost his chance at victory following a crash that also dashed Spire Motorsports' hopes for their first win since 2019. The race was marked by late misfortune for several contenders, including Josh Berry, who led many laps before being involved in an incident, and Denny Hamlin, whose streak of 21 consecutive lead-lap finishes ended due to engine failure. Logano’s win continued Team Penske’s recent success, coming just a week after Austin Cindric's triumph at Talladega. The race also highlighted the unpredictable nature of NASCAR’s Next Gen era, with new winners emerging and playoff implications shifting as a result. Meanwhile, in the Xfinity Series, a major crash at Texas prompted Josh Williams to suggest NASCAR should address track conditions to improve safety.