Tony Stewart has clinched the 2024 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Championship in the Top Alcohol Dragster category, driving for McPhillips Racing. He secured the Division 3 title in a thrilling final showdown at the NHRA North Central Division race in St. Louis last month, defeating his season-long rival Gary Pritchett in a decisive battle… Continue Reading 
Tony Stewart has clinched the 2024 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Championship in the Top Alcohol Dragster category, driving for McPhillips Racing. He secured the Division 3 title in a thrilling final showdown at the NHRA North Central Division race in St. Louis last month, defeating his season-long rival Gary Pritchett in a decisive battle… Continue Reading
Cup Series champion Joey Logano began the afternoon celebrating his third title with the iconic Goodyear Gold Car given to each year’s champion and then later being feted by the sport at the tuxedo-and-gown banquet that will be televised on The CW Network on Sunday at 3 p.m. ET.
The 34-year-old’s three titles in the No. 22 Team Penske Ford are now the most among all active drivers, and he is one of only 10 competitors in the history of the sport to have ever earned a trio of championship trophies.
Logano thanked his team and team owner Roger Penske, and the father of three gave a special nod to his wife Brittany, who he praised for taking care of their young family and home — allowing him to maintain championship focus. He thanked his family, who was also in the audience, “remembering when I was a kid and got a go-kart for Christmas and now I’m sitting here a three-time Cup champion, it’s just truly incredible.”
“To me, we did get a lot of opportunities, and life’s really all about what you do with the opportunities, you don’t know when they are going to come your way, but are you ready to take advantage when they do,” continued Logano, who received a full-room standing ovation when introduced by NASCAR President Steve Phelps.
Logano, whose four wins in 2024 gave him 36 total, was noticeably sentimental, reflecting on his career and season’s accomplishments.
“If you take the opportunity that God’s given us to talk to people, to inspire others to live a life of generosity, that’s when these scenarios of just driving in circles aren’t just driving in circles anymore,” Logano said, noting the sport’s huge push to help Hurricane Helene victims in Western North Carolina.
“That, to me, is something I’m most proud of in this industry and being part of that,” added Logano, who has personally helped raise money and deliver supplies to the affected regions.
“I’m proud of winning. I’m proud to be part of this team, but what I’m probably most proud of is the heart of this sport.”
