Joey Logano responds to NASCAR Cup Series penalty, admits disqualification "hurt" championship hopes

Logano accepts fairness of Talladega penalty: ‘We still have to own up to what happened there’

Joey Logano understands that while it was a mistake that caused his disqualification last weekend at Talladega Superspeedway, the team needed to accept the penalty. Logano crossed the finish line to place fifth in the Jack Link’s 500 at Talladega, and originally earned 41 points. He had scored points in the stages and through his overall finish. It would have been Logano’s first top-five finish of the season. But his No. 22 Ford Mustang was foun…

Joey Logano responds to NASCAR Cup Series penalty, admits disqualification "hurt" championship hopes

Joey Logano expresses hurt over his NASCAR Cup Series disqualification, calling the penalty a significant setback for his championship hopes.

Joey Logano comments after being disqualified by NASCAR

NASCAR disqualified the No. 22 for a loose rear spoiler bolt NASCAR raced at Talladega Superspeedway on Sunday with the NASCAR Cup Series. In post-race inspection, two cars were disqualified. One of those disqualified, was top-5 finisher Joey Logano. In the case of the No. 22, the rear spoiler braces were not securely fastened. Of the 18 bolts holding the spoiler, one had come loose. Team Penske has issued a statement that they accept the penalt…