Is Joey Logano Italian?

Last Modified Sep 26, 2024 16:36 GMT
Joey Logano
NASCAR Cup Series driver Joey Logano. [Credits: Getty Images]

Joey Logano is an American national who was born in Middletown in the state of Connecticut in the United States. Joey Logano is among the top drivers in the NASCAR Cup Series grid. He has claimed the nickname of “sliced bread”, as in the greatest thing since. Joey Logano is the NASCAR Cup Series champion of 2018 and 2022. He is among the only 4 drivers in the NASCAR Cup Series as of July 2024 to have won more than 25 races before the age of 30. Joey Logano has won 34 races in the NASCAR Cup Series with 283 Top-10s as of September 26th, 2024.

Joey Logano drives the No.22 Ford Mustang Dark Horse for Team Penske. He was the Rookie of the Year in 2009 and was named among the 75 Greatest Drivers of NASCAR in 2023. Logano is among the youngest achievers in NASCAR. He is the youngest winner in both the Xfinity Series and the Cup Series. Joey Logano won his first Xfinity Series race when he was merely 18 years and 21 days old. Similarly, he won his first Cup Series race at the age of 19 years and 35 days. He has also won the 2015 Daytona 500 and started the 2024 Daytona 500 on pole. Joey Logano is currently 8th in the Playoffs standings in the NASCAR Cup Series. He has gathered 3012 points in the NASCAR Cup Series.

Joey Logano Nationality

Joey Logano is a citizen of the United States of America as he was born in Middletown, Connecticut. He was born to Deborah and Thomas Logano. He spent his childhood in Portland near the Connecticut River. However, his father moved on to Georgia to further his racing career.

Joey Logano Ethnicity

Joey Logano is an Italian-American driver. His father Thomas has Italian ancestry. Joey Logano wholeheartedly accepts and flaunts his Italian ancestry. In a recent promotion video he shot with Hunt Brothers Pizza, Logano was seen displaying his Italian accent in a joking manner. In another instance, Logano said in an interview with USA Today, that he would serve Italian food in his restaurant if he ever opened one.

Was Joey Logano homeschooled?

Yes, Joey Logano was homeschooled ever since he was in elementary school. His mother used to homeschool him while he pursued his racing endeavors. He is grateful for homeschooling and he even said in a tweet that it provided him with opportunities growing up. He used to attend classes online on the way to the next short track race.

FAQ's on Joey Logano

A. Joey Logano is an American national.

A. Yes, Joey Logano is a consistent winner in the Cup Series.

A. The driver was diagnosed with the autoimmune disorder alopecia which he was treated for a few years ago.

A. He is the youngest winner in the NASCAR Cup Series and the Xfinity Series.

A.  Joey Logano drives the no.22 Ford for Team Penske.

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