Joey Logano Voices Safety Concerns After Delayed Caution in Toni Breidinger’s Truck Series Incident

You can’t just flip a switch and become a three-time NASCAR champion. It takes grit, a whole lot of talent, and an outspoken personality that isn’t afraid to stir the pot. Joey Logano has all of that in spades. Whether he’s in the broadcast booth or behind the wheel of his No. 22 Ford, Logano has never been one to bite his tongue, especially when it comes to driver safety and on-track justice.

That fire was on full display recently. While lending his champion’s perspective to the live broadcast of the Craftsman Truck Series race at the Charlotte Roval, Logano didn’t hold back. He saw something that made the hairs on his arms stand up, and he called it out for the world to hear.

Joey Logano Sounds the Alarm on a Dangerous Situation

The moment came late in the race. Toni Breidinger’s truck suffered a mechanical failure and came to a dead stop in Turn 5—a notoriously tricky, high-speed section of the track. As truck after truck flew by, inches from her stalled vehicle, the yellow caution flag stayed stubbornly furled. You could hear the tension building in Logano’s voice.

This wasn’t just a minor inconvenience. It was a disaster waiting to happen. For Logano, who has seen his fair share of wrecks, the delay was inexcusable.“It has to. That’s in a very dangerous spot,” Logano insisted, his voice cutting through the commentary. “How they have not thrown a caution at this point is beyond me.”

He was right. A stalled truck on a blind, fast corner is one of the most dangerous scenarios in racing. When the caution finally flew, it completely reshuffled the field and upended a fierce battle for the lead between Breidinger’s Tricon Garage teammates, Corey Heim and Brent Crews. Heim eventually took the win, but the real story was the risk that NASCAR had allowed to linger on the track. Logano saw it, felt it, and wasn’t afraid to say it.

Logano’s Own Battles with On-Track Justice

Logano’s frustration with officiating isn’t limited to what he sees from the booth. He’s lived it firsthand. Earlier in the season, at the Chicago Street Course, he found himself on the receiving end of what he felt was a blatant act of retaliation from Ross Chastain. After being caught up in a wreck, Chastain appeared to target and spin Logano intentionally.

The incident left the Team Penske driver fuming, not just because it ruined his race, but because of the lack of accountability that followed.“It obviously was intentional. He admitted it was intentional, which is obviously very frustrating for me,” Logano stated on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio. “I was an innocent bystander in the whole thing and I’m the one that gets wiped out. I’m obviously very pissed off about it.”

“Upset about the way it was handled post-race from his perspective. Upset that NASCAR didn’t step in and do anything about it.”For a driver like Logano, who has built a career on hard but respectful racing, the lack of intervention from the sanctioning body felt like a slap in the face. It’s this deep-seated belief in fairness and safety that fuels his candid commentary. He knows what’s at stake: careers, championships, and well-being every time these drivers strap in.

Final Thoughts

Joey Logano is a champion, a veteran, and one of the most seasoned drivers on the track. But he’s also a passionate advocate for the sport he loves. Whether it’s calling out a dangerous situation from the booth or demanding accountability for on-track actions, he speaks with the authority of someone who has earned the right to have his voice heard. And when Logano talks, everyone in the NASCAR world should listen.