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Logano Dominates North Wilkesboro, Snaps Winless Streak
20 Jul
Summary
- Joey Logano led 323 of 450 laps in his dominant victory.
- This marks Logano's first win of the frustrating 2026 season.
- Logano's win vaults him to 15th in the regular-season standings.
Joey Logano achieved a dominant victory in the NASCAR Cup Series Window World 450 at North Wilkesboro Speedway, marking his first win of the 2026 season. Logano led an impressive 323 laps of the 450-lap race on the historic short track. This commanding performance was a significant turnaround after a previously frustrating season for the Team Penske driver.
The win was Logano's 38th career Cup Series victory and earned him 73 championship points. This crucial point gain moved him from outside the top-16 to 15th in the regular-season standings, establishing a 49-point lead over the first driver outside the Chase cutline.
Denny Hamlin finished a strong second, acknowledging Logano's superior speed. Chase Briscoe and Ty Gibbs secured third and fourth, respectively, completing a strong showing for Joe Gibbs Racing. Shane van Gisbergen impressed with a fifth-place finish, his second top-five of the weekend after a third in the Truck Series.
