Joey Logano celebrates his 2nd career victory. (Credit: Geoff Burke/Getty Images for NASCAR) |
What It Means
After being dubbed "Slice Bread" before he even made his NASCAR debut, Joey finally showed his critics and Joe Gibbs Racing what he is all about. It's the first Sprint Cup Series win for his crew chief, Jason Ratcliff, and the first time a driver has won from the Coors Light Pole all year.
Always A Bridesmaid
Mark Martin could finally taste victory late in the Pocono 400. He took the lead on the final restart and was running the fastest laps of his race, but with five laps left, Martin bobbled in turn three and eventually lost the lead and the race. He now has seven career second place finishes at Pocono and no wins.
I Can't Drive 55
While repaving the tricky triangle, the officials at NASCAR and Pocono Raceway decided to add a new timing line to pit road. The addition was at the exit off pit road and quickly became a pain in drivers' behinds with there being twenty black flags for speeding off pit road.
The Race to The Chase
Wild Card Wins Pts. Pos
- Kyle Busch 1 12th
- Ryan Newman 1 14th
- Joey Logano 1 15th
- Kasey Kahne 1 16th
TheNASCARTER's Take
That was one of the better races of the year for me. I think Joey Logano could be 2012's Brad Keselowski and end up going on a big streak the rest of the summer.
Up Next
The drivers head to the Irish Hills of Michigan International Speedway for the Quicken Loans 400.