"The bottom line is, I love my race fans": Joey Logano clarifies his previous criticism of NASCAR fans

In a recent episode of The Morning Drive, Team Penske driver Joey Logano sought to clarify his previous remarks about NASCAR fans. The 33-year-old was critical of fans during a previous episode of the podcast.

While discussing the topic of fan access, the two-time NASCAR Cup Series winner did not mince words.

"Our fans are spoiled," Logano said.

Joey Logano received widespread criticism for his comments. However, on a recent episode of The Morning Drive, the Team Penske driver addressed the backlash, providing context to his earlier statements.

Expressing frustration at what he perceived as unwarranted criticism from "under-educated people," Logano clarified his stance.

"When I heard some other under-educated people saying about what I am and what I do and attacked me, it frustrated me and made me mad. And I thought I need to clear this up," he said.

"The bottom line is, I love my race fans. I love all race fans. And the facts are, we give great access. I might not be able to meet every single fan that's at the race track, that's impossible for me. I can't do it," he added.

"But I get as many as I possibly can," continued Logano. "And I do a lot of appearances away from the race track that fans are able to come to. A lot other race car drivers do that."

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Joey Logano acknowledges the challenges of NASCAR fans

Emphasizing the financial burden and logistical difficulties associated with attending NASCAR events, the Cup Series driver admitted that being a race fan is not easy.

"We, as race fans, and I'm including myself, don't have much room to complain on that subject. Is it hard being a race fan from others' standpoint? 100%," Joey Logano said.

However, he defended his commitment to the sport and its fans.

"But I will say that we give great access to our fans. And it was pretty frustrating to hear where this went, because I feel like I try to do so much for the sport. I love it and I care about the people in it," he added.

"I want to make it better for everybody. I want to make it better for the next generation of race fans. I do this, I do the show. I did 20+ fan appearances away from race track last year," concluded Logano.