US EditionLogano responds to criticism from Hall of Famer, asks 'Has Chipper Jones ever driven a race car?'
- Joey Logano expressed frustration during Sunday's race at Talladega after criticizing teammate Austin Cindric's lack of support and was later disqualified for failing inspection.
- The tension arose because Logano felt Cindric did not provide enough help in the race's second stage, leading to an expletive-laden rant and visible anger on team radio.
- Austin Cindric, who snapped a 30-race losing streak with the Talladega win and is the only Team Penske driver locked into the playoffs, responded that Logano could have done better and called the situation like a normal family dispute.
- Chipper Jones, a celebrated former professional baseball player, posted on social media calling Logano selfish and expressing approval of Logano's disqualification. In response, Logano questioned Jones' familiarity with racing and suggested that Jones was not aware of the team's internal discussion that influenced the situation.
- Team Penske leadership, including president Michael Nelson, expects to resolve the internal conflict, emphasizing private discussion and teamwork as the NASCAR series moves forward toward races like the upcoming event at Texas Motor Speedway.
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Logano responds to criticism from Hall of Famer, asks ‘Has Chipper Jones ever driven a race car?’
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Joey Logano wondered Tuesday if Baseball Hall of Famer Chipper Jones had ever driven a race car at Talladega after the former Atlanta Braves slugger criticized the NASCAR champion in a series of social media posts.
Logano responds to criticism from Hall of Famer, asks 'Has Chipper Jones ever driven a race car?'
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Joey Logano wondered Tuesday if Baseball Hall of Famer Chipper Jones had ever driven a race car at Talladega after the former Atlanta Braves slugger criticized the NASCAR champion in a series of social media posts. Jones was defending Austin Cindric, winner of Sunday’s race at Talladega Superspeedway, after Team Penske teammate Logano unleashed an expletive-laden rant about Cindric around the halfway mark of the race. Loga…
NASCAR Cup Series Champ Joey Logan Calls Out Atlanta Braves Legend Chipper Jones In Bizarre Exchange
Off the race track, reigning NASCAR Cup Series champion Joey Logano is one of the nicest people you’ll ever come across. But the moment Logano puts his helmet on and climbs behind the wheel, he becomes a different animal entirely, something Logano will readily admit. On Sunday, Logano’s teammate at Team Penske, Austin Cindric, found that out that hard way, which eventually led to a bizarre interaction between Logano and Baseball Hall of Fame mem…
Team Penske turmoil at Talladega brings out defense of Cindric from ex Braves slugger Chipper Jones (copy)
TALLADEGA, Ala. — If there’s beef between teammates Austin Cindric and Joey Logano — and none other than Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Chipper Jones is convinced there is — then Team Penske has some work to do to…
Team Penske turmoil at Talladega brings out defense of Cindric from ex-Braves slugger Chipper Jones
By JENNA FRYER TALLADEGA, Ala. — If there’s beef between teammates Austin Cindric and Joey Logano — and none other than Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Chipper Jones is convinced there is — then Team Penske has some work to do to smooth things over. At the end of the second stage of the April 27 race at Talladega Superspeedway, Cindric didn’t help Logano enough to Logano’s liking and it allowed rival Toyota driver Bubba Wallace to win the st…
The Star Democrat
Team Penske turmoil at Talladega brings out defense of Cindric from ex Braves slugger Chipper Jones
TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) — If there's beef between teammates Austin Cindric and Joey Logano — and none other than Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Chipper Jones is convinced there is — then Team Penske has some work to do…
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