Joey Logano Dominates North Wilkesboro, Ends 45-Race Winless Streak

July 20, 2026 - 04:44

Joey Logano is back in Victory Lane. After enduring a 45-race winless streak, the three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion returned to the top on Sunday night at North Wilkesboro Speedway, putting together one of the most dominant performances of his career.

Logano led 323 of the race's laps, the most he has ever led in a single event. He controlled the pace from the drop of the green flag, holding off challenges from several top contenders on the historic short track. The win not only broke his long drought but also secured his spot in the playoffs.

The No. 22 Ford was clearly the class of the field. Logano's crew executed flawless pit stops, and the car handled perfectly through both long green-flag runs and short bursts of action. While other drivers struggled with tire wear and traffic, Logano seemed to glide through lapped cars with ease.

For a driver of his caliber, the winless stretch had been unusual. Logano had not visited Victory Lane since the spring race at Darlington in 2023. Despite the struggles, the team remained confident. Crew chief Paul Wolfe said the car had been fast all weekend, and the final result proved it.

The victory also marked a special moment for the historic North Wilkesboro track, which returned to the Cup schedule last year after decades away. Logano now joins a short list of winners at the revived venue. With the win, he sends a clear message to the rest of the field: the championship contender is back.