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Joey Logano Backs Any Future Rules as NASCAR Weighs 2026 Playoff Changes

His comments follow NASCAR's review of the one-race finale for potential 2026 changes.

Overview

  • Logano told Donut Media he will accept whatever format NASCAR adopts and focus on crafting the strategy to win under those rules.
  • Reporting indicates NASCAR is considering options for 2026 such as a longer multi-race championship stretch or reverting to a full-season points tally.
  • Broadcaster Doug Rice cited Logano’s 2024 title and the Charlotte Roval twist after Alex Bowman’s post-race inspection failure as catalysts for reform talk.
  • Logano’s 2024 championship drew criticism due to a 17.1 average finish that was described as the lowest for a champion in decades.
  • Dale Earnhardt Jr. said NASCAR executive Steve O’Donnell indicated any Cup Series changes would also be applied to Xfinity and Trucks, as the sport reassesses after a 2025 playoff ratings dip.