Live Update: Joey Logano Eyes Historic Fourth NASCAR Cup Title in 2025
The 2025 NASCAR Cup Series promises to be a thrilling season, and Joey Logano stands at the forefront of this high-stakes competition. As the defending champion, Logano has his sights set on history. A successful title defense would make him only the fifth driver to achieve four or more NASCAR Cup championships, tying him with the legendary Jeff Gordon. Beyond that, the records of Dale Earnhardt and Jimmie Johnson, both seven-time champions, could come into focus.
Logano’s Journey to Greatness
Despite his incredible track record, Logano enters the 2025 season as an underdog in the betting markets. While Kyle Larson and Christopher Bell lead with odds of +600, Logano is listed further back at +850. Yet, as history has shown, the odds may not reflect the determination of a champion.
Logano’s 2024 season was a tale of two halves. After a challenging start with just one top-ten finish in six races, Team Penske found their stride in the latter half of the season. Logano dominated with three wins in his final ten starts, including victories in Atlanta, Las Vegas, and Phoenix. This surge secured Team Penske their third consecutive championship, with Ryan Blaney sandwiched between Logano’s 2022 and 2024 triumphs. Betting against another Penske victory in 2025 would indeed be bold.
Hendrick Motorsports: Strong Contenders
While Penske has been dominant, many experts are turning their attention to Hendrick Motorsports as a strong contender for the 2025 championship. Kyle Larson, the 2021 champion, remains a formidable force. With six race wins in 2024, Larson proved he is still at the top of his game, despite missing out on the Championship 4 last season. His performances suggest he will be a major threat this year.
Larson’s teammate, William Byron, is another name to watch. The Daytona 500 champion enjoyed a stellar 2024 season with additional victories in Austin and Ridgeway. Although he couldn’t maintain his early momentum, Byron’s consistency toward the end of the season—finishing no lower than sixth in his last seven races—earned him a Championship 4 spot. At just 27, Byron’s upward trajectory makes him a serious contender.
Joe Gibbs Racing Enters the Mix
Joe Gibbs Racing also remains a significant player in the championship picture. With Martin Truex Jr. stepping away, Chase Briscoe steps in to fill his shoes. Briscoe impressed with a strong season at Stewart-Haas Racing, and now, alongside teammates Denny Hamlin and Christopher Bell, he looks poised to compete for victories in 2025.
A Season to Remember
The 2025 NASCAR Cup Series is shaping up to be one for the ages. Whether it’s Joey Logano chasing history, Kyle Larson and William Byron spearheading Hendrick Motorsports’ charge, or Joe Gibbs Racing making their mark, fans are in for a spectacular season. As Logano aptly embodies the drive of a champion, all eyes will be on him to see if he can cement his place among the sport’s all-time greats.
