For more information, visit https://joeyloganofoundation.com/ #MakeaWish #friendship #nascar Become a member to watch full episodes and get exclusive access to content: https://bit.ly/3q4TjAbSubscribe to watch the latest interviews: http://bit.ly/1R1Fd6w Episode debuted nationwide in 2023.For episode guide and nationwide television listings, visit www.grahambensinger.comConnect with Graham:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GrahamBensingerTwitter: https://twitter.com/GrahamBensingerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/grahambensingerTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@grahambensinger It was my first time in a new Cup car, and 80 laps out for what? We spent two years in the hospital with him, and this marker is what my wife wanted for him.. 2022 is off to a strong start for Logano. 206), Chester, NJ (908 . I did not mean to do that at all, Chastain told his crew via radio. Void in ONT. 1? "To see everyone come together, competitors we compete against every week out here at the race track and fight the crap out of each other every week. Responding to the request of the child's mom, Logano and others in the NASCAR community attended Jake Leatherman's funeral. She asked a TV anchor in Charlotte, North Carolina, who previously had featured Leatherman if the anchor knew of anyone in NASCAR who could attend the service in uniform and carry her sons casket. Feb 8, 2022. The NASCAR family got a bit bigger on Thursday, as 2018 Cup Series champion Joey Logano and his wife Brittany welcomed their second child. One of the most poignant moments was listening to Jakes 13-year-old cousin sing Amazing Grace. When her child-like voice broke down in the middle, much of the crowd joined in, helping her get through the lyrics. Logano lined up fourth for the 150-lap Busch Light Clash, next to Justin Haley on the second row. So Tom did something few parents might consider, and relied on deception to keep his son's skills development on pace. Hes one of her longtime #MollysKids, local children she follows with uphill medical battles. The race was Pooles first Cup start of the season. Pretty awesome 36 hours! DISTANCE: The race is 400 laps (400 miles) on the 1-mile track. Chastain leads the season standings after 11 races with 370 points. The couple's first child, Hudson, was born in 2018. Leatherman died of juvenile myelomoncytic leukemia and his mom, Crystal, worked with Molly Grantham at Charlotte television station WBTV Channel 3 to get team members to attend Jakes funeral in their uniforms. Martin Truex Jr. snapped a 54-race winless streak, scoring the victory Monday at Dover Motor Speedway. The No. 48 car, Aric Almirolas No. 43 car, Kyle Buschs No. This is our little boy. I walked into the bus after qualifying on Friday night, and she was inside crying, Logano said of wife Brittany. READ NEXT: Brett Moffitt Reunites With Key Partner for Daytona Race, Joey Logano Shares First Photo of Newborn Daughter [LOOK], Copyright 2023 Heavy, Inc. All rights reserved. I have never been to a funeral for a child before, he said. He raced me hard but clean. It was his mothers final wish for her 5-year-old son. (Chastain). I owe a big apology and a bit more. To see all his heroes and pit crew members there that day would have been very special.. The 2018 NASCAR Cup Series champion announced the news on Tuesday, February 8. Just uncalled for. When a driver wins a NASCAR race, they have to take part in an important part of the weekend experience. He has two children of his own, Hudson and Jameson, born in 2018 and 2020 respectively. That is how his family members described what he thought of NASCAR., James: For Joey Logano, missed opportunity not a setback, Logano and his wife do not have children yet, and they had never been to a childs funeral. 13.4K. Logano almost didnt take part in this traditional exercise. FORECAST: Weather Underground Mostly cloudy with a high of 59 degrees and no chance of rain at the start of the race. Chastain won the second stage, finishing in front of Byron, Blaney, Truex Jr. and Hamlin. Eventually, the elder Logano moved the family from Connecticut to Georgia so Joey could race. Getty To come together as one team and be NASCAR as a whole for a child that who looked at us as superheroes. The seemingly fully-formed driver was, at 18 years old, the sign of a new age for racing. The two married in December 2014. "That is probably one of the hardest things I have ever done," Logano said. It's back! The leaders pitted, and Truex took two tires, while Chastain got four. Joey Logano has announced the birth of his third child. Kinda matches the same paint scheme as Ford GT but it has a . (Monday) is the big day. 48 in place of an injured Alex Bowman. Things were just as positive off the track as he and his wife welcomed their third child and first daughter. In a gender reveal fitting for a NASCAR family, three-year-old Hudson Logano drove a replica No. ET. Gavin Grubbs discusses his encounter with Logano through Make-A-Wish and how their friendship blossomed into a lifelong friendship. I walked into the bus after qualifying (at Texas Motor Speedway) on Friday night, and she was inside crying, Logano said. 22 Team Penske Ford and did some burnouts. FORECAST: Weather Underground Mostly cloudy with a high of 59 degrees and no chance of rain at the start of the race. Subscribe to the Heavy on NASCAR newsletter here! Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. He never got to go to a race, she told WBTV anchor Molly Grantham. Disbelief? "To come together as one team and be NASCAR as a whole for a child who looked at us as superheroes, that is how his family members described what he thought of NASCAR.". We know we could do this. Logano reflects on attending 5-year-old Jake Leathermans funeral. The weather is better for Cup drivers to race Monday at Dover Motor Speedway after rain postponed the event Sunday. Byron led a race-high 193 laps. He and teammate Ryan Ellis showed up to the funeral home dressed and ready, as did driver JJ Yeley. Larson returned to the track many laps down after repairs. Updated: Apr 26, 2023 / 02:32 AM EDT. It seems to be something (Chatain) does a lot recently. Heres our first projection of the 2024 NFL Draft class. What a crazy couple days for the Logano family, getting a win and then obviously sleeping in a hospital tomorrow night.. NASCAR star Joey Logano and his wife, Brittany Baca, are making plans to expand their family. Larson returned to the track after repairs. pic.twitter.com/ZJc3AzCOBt. The monument was removed after a monthlong dispute over money, said the Rev. I would hope we can find a way to meet in the middle, he said. He then won the 25-lap event to punch his ticket to the main event. No arrests made as police investigate, officials say, Live in York County? Odds and lines subject to change. 18 car and Dale Earnhardts No. 48 in place of an injured Alex Bowman. Im not heartless, and I have had a child die, so I know how it feels. Ross Chastain moved into challenging position in the closing miles but couldnt pass Truex. Team Penske bonding boon for NASCAR's Logano. Truex led the final 11 laps and 68 of the final 69 laps. Christopher Bell placed sixth and was followed by Tyler Reddick, Brad Keselowski, Chris Buescher and Josh Berry, driving the No. And it worked, as more than 100 drivers, mechanics, crew members and others from Team Penske, Stewart-Haas Racing, Richard Childress Racing, and Richard Petty Motorsports attended. from FOX Sports Digital via Clock Danielle Trotta Wayne Leatherman said Tuesday that he cant visit the grave site now, because its too upsetting. START: Actor, director, author and podcaster Kevin Smith will give the command to start engines at 12:01 p.m. The green flag is scheduled to wave at 12:10 p.m. PRERACE: Cup garage opens at 9 a.m. Driver introductions at 11:30 a.m. Dan Schafer, pastor of Calvary Assembly of God in Heightstown, New Jersey, will give the Invocation at 11:53 p.m. JAGMAC will perform the national anthem at 11:54 p.m. Their second child, Jameson, was born in 2020. The leaders pitted, and Truex took two tires, while Chastain got four. 142. Charlotte news anchor Molly Grantham of WBTV had posted a request from Leathermans mother asking for people from the NASCAR garage to show up in uniform for his funeral. Weve led laps. I dont know. . She asked what she could do, and Molly connected Brittany with Jakes family. Huge congratulations are in order for Joey and Brittany Logano! That is how his family members described what he thought of NASCAR. Ross Chastain placed second and was followed by Ryan Blaney, William Byron and Denny Hamlin. Pallbearers included crew members from Jimmie Johnsons No. Truex, who won for the 32nd times in the Cup Series, held the lead despite the tire disadvantage. Jake is in a better place now.. He secured the pole position for the fourth heat race by posting one of the fastest times during February 5s qualifying session. The win for the former Cup champion gave the Truex family two NASCAR wins in three days. Jake had fought the very nasty juvenile myelomoncytic leukemia (JMML) his whole life and died last week. Ross Chastain chased Truex over the closing miles but couldnt challenge for the lead. 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It was a whirlwind two days for the Team Penske driver, who won Sundays inaugural Clash at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in the debut of the Next Gen car. Since then, they've had two sons, Hudson and James, as well as the baby daughter born in the "Race For The Championship" premiere. Byron was a dominant force in winning the first stage but said his car got very loose later. Kevin Harvick is third, 38 points behind Chastain.
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