Logano’s Chase Charge | Odessa News

Odessa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 17, 2026 · 1m

Joey Logano’s chip on his shoulder is louder than ever as he surges from 20th to 9th in just six races, fueled by a team slogan born of defiance: “4 the haters.” With NASCAR’s new Chase format turning wins into relics and points into power, Logano’s mission is clear—win the championship, not just qualify. While Denny Hamlin pulls away with a 115-point lead and Team Penske dominates the standings, the real drama unfolds at the top, where Logano and Blaney battle for supremacy—and a shot at glory after Daytona resets the Chase leaderboard with a 25-point head start for the leader. Listen in…