Here’s How Joey Logano Predicted Crashing William Byron Way Before the Race at Darlington Even Got Underway

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Shaharyar Khan Chauhan

May 13, 2022 | 11:15 AM EDT

Here’s How Joey Logano Predicted Crashing William Byron Way Before the Race at Darlington Even Got Underway

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Shaharyar Khan Chauhan

May 13, 2022 | 11:15 AM EDT

Here’s an interesting bit to throw in the ongoing Joey Logano-William Byron pot of controversy- the Team Penske driver might have made up his mind to ‘take revenge’ on the Hendrick Motorsports youngster way before the race at Darlington.

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Just look at what Logano said after the race at Martinsville that Byron won after successfully defending against the #22.

When asked whether he wished he hit the Hendrick driver a bit harder towards the end of the race, Logano said with a chuckle, “Yeah, I do.”

“You gotta punt them a little bit harder with this car, it seems like. It was all I can do to get to him. That was kind of the tough part. His car was superior to mine into the corner, for sure,” he continued.

“That’s where the Hendrick cars have been strong all year. They get into the corner harder than anybody. Getting to him, bumping him and me trying to make the turn was all too much and I couldn’t quite get there.”

Well, he might not have gotten to Byron in Martinsville, but he sure got to him in Darlington.

Hendrick Motorsports legend suggests William Byron will take revenge on Joey Logano

In an interview post the race at Darlington, Jeff Gordon, the former Hendrick Motorsports driver and current Vice Chairman, described how the beef between the two drivers will be settled where it began while expressing his disappointment with having a sure-win taken from their hands.

“It’s unfortunate to see a win, be taken away from you on the last lap like that. Logano is aggressive and William’s car, I believe, was getting very very loose, so Logano had a shot at him to do it clean and he chose to do it in a different way,” he said.

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“If I was in the car, I’m not driving. Those guys will have to settle that out there. I would’ve liked to see it done different,” Gordon continued. “I’m sure Joey’s gonna justify it.”

“William’s gonna pay back Joey at some point, that’s the way it works.”

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Shaharyar is an experienced Senior NASCAR writer at EssentiallySports. A journalist by heart and profession, he has been at the ‘wheel’ for nearly a decade after starting with Formula 1. He has penned over 1,700 articles on the sport. Shaharyar is known for his quick reporting on controversies and feuds in NASCAR and is one of the masterminds behind "NASCAR In and Out", a Reader-Connect Program of EssentiallySports that boasts a weekly reach of fifty thousand subscribers in the US. Shaharyar believes in the conversational style of journalism, where fans are at the heart of the conversation. As a big fan of Kyle Busch, he maintains a commitment to journalistic neutrality in his coverage. A graduate of journalism from a professional university, Shaharyar blends his love for storytelling with the fast-paced nature of the sport to deliver compelling content that resonates with his readers. Despite his admiration for Kyle Busch, Shaharyar is now turning his attention to Hendrick Motorsports star Kyle Larson, whom he believes is a legend in the making. He is always looking to bring fresh perspectives and insights to his readers and engages in healthy debates and discussions about the latest developments in NASCAR. In his free time, Shaharyar enjoys watching soccer and taking long walks to unwind.

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