Logano's Milestone at North Wilkesboro
Joey Logano and his No. 22 Team Penske entry captured the Window World 450 at North Wilkesboro Speedway, marking the first victory of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season.
The driver led a staggering 300 laps, controlling the race from start to finish and pulling away from his rivals in a display of dominance that left the competition playing catch‑up.
After the checkered flag, Logano took the opportunity to thank crew chief Paul Wolfe, whose engineering work earned public praise for delivering a car that handled the track’s unique demands with precision.
The win arrives at a pivotal moment for Logano, who climbs to 15th in the standings and now enjoys a 49‑point cushion over the Chase cutoff, a margin that could prove decisive as the season progresses.
Despite a challenging year for the No. 22 team, the victory offers a renewed sense of optimism, suggesting that the squad may be poised to contend for a fourth championship in the years ahead.
The performance also underscored the continued partnership with Shell‑Pennzoil, whose branding has been a staple of the car’s livery and whose technical support has been credited with fine‑tuning the engine package.