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Joey Logano Admits to Deliberately Trying to Ruin Kyle Busch’s Race

Published 08/04/2023, 1:31 PM EDT

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Kyle Busch’s recent victory at the Berlin Raceway marked an exceptional achievement. He is the second driver ever to secure consecutive wins in the Camping World SRX Series. The challenging 7/16-mile oval in West Michigan has been witness to Kyle Busch’s prowess over the years, with numerous victories in the Late Model category and hosting of events like the famous Rowdy 251. However, Logano’s revelation casts new light on the dynamics of this particular race and raises questions about sportsmanship in motorsport.

In a shocking revelation, NASCAR driver Joey Logano recently made a startling statement about his intentions during a race that involved none other than Kyle Busch. Logano’s confession has sent ripples of surprise through the motorsport community.

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During an interview, Joey Logano unabashedly admitted to employing a psychological strategy to get under Kyle Busch’s skin during a recent race. He recounted the moment that was redolent of a previous incident involving Clint Bowyer and Connor Daley. Logano said that it made him happy to see his words have an effect on Busch, as it appeared to affect Busch’s performance. It seems that Logano’s remarks got inside Busch’s head, leading to a noteworthy performance shift on the track.

Joey emphasized, “I love that I can still fire up Kyle. It makes me happy. I don’t know if I got in his head. He didn’t get past all night long until I started talking to him so, I’m sure he doesn’t want to hear me anymore, should just let him go back to work.

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Busch’s Triumphs and Struggles at Berlin Raceway

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Kyle Bush is no stranger to the Berlin Raceway thanks to his Super Late Model days. Reflecting on his past experiences at the track, Busch shared his struggle during his last race there. Busch said, “The last race I ran there, that was about the time in which the Super Late Model program was on the downhill and we were shutting it down.”

At that time, his Super Late Model program was facing challenges, leading to its eventual shutdown. Taking on the crew chief role, Busch couldn’t find the right feel in the race car to maintain speed through the corners, leading to tire wear and a less-than-ideal performance.

He mentioned, “Effectively, was crew chiefing myself, and I couldn’t quite the feel I was looking for in the race car to be fast and get the turn through the corners where I needed it to keep the tires on it. I had to push too hard through the race, wore the tires out too much and didn’t have a great event.”

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Joey Logano’s candid confession has ignited a debate in the racing world about the boundaries of competitive tactics and sportsmanship. While some fans may appreciate the psychological aspect of racing, others argue that it could undermine the spirit of fair play and competition. As the motorsport community awaits further developments, one thing is certain–the world of racing has always been and will continue to be a thrilling, action-packed theater of sportsmanship and skill.

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Semran Parvaiz

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Semran Parvaiz is a NASCAR writer at EssentiallySports. With her long-standing love for motorsports and experience as a journalist, Semran brings a wealth of expertise to the team. Combining journalistic integrity with a deep understanding of the readership, she is known to weave engaging stories that offer unique insights into the dynamic world of stock-car racing.
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