Joey Logano Ends Victory Drought in NASCAR Points Return to North Wilkesboro
Logano led 323 of 450 laps and held off Denny Hamlin for his first Cup Series win of the season.
- Joey Logano won the Window World 450 at North Wilkesboro Speedway on Sunday, July 19, 2026, capturing the first points-paying NASCAR Cup Series race at the historic track in 30 years.
- Built in 1947, the 0.625-mile North Wilkesboro Speedway sat dormant for a quarter-century before hosting All-Star races from 2023-25, finally returning to the Cup Series points schedule after its last such race in 1996.
- Logano led 323 of 450 laps, holding off Denny Hamlin to earn his first victory of the season and extend his streak of winning at least one race to 15 consecutive seasons.
- Entering the race outside the playoff cutline, Logano's victory propels him back into the top 16 of the NASCAR Cup Series points standings, securing his playoff position.
- The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Indianapolis next week for the Brickyard 400, where Ryan Blaney and Todd Gilliland will compete for the $1 million NASCAR In-Season Challenge title.
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Joey Logano takes first win in more than a year - ButlerRadio.com - Butler, PA
Joey Logano ended a winless drought dating back to May of 2025 by earning his first victory of the season last night at North Wilkesboro Speedway. Logano led 323 of the 450 laps in winning his 38th career Cup Series race. Denny Hamlin was the runner-up, followed by teammate Chase Briscoe. The start of the race was delayed by rain. The race was the first Cup Series points race in 30 years at the track. The 36-year old Logano extended his streak o…
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