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NASCAR star and former Cup Series champion Joey Logano has expressed support for his Team Penske teammate Ryan Blaney regarding their recent visit to meet with former President Donald Trump. The event, which took place last week, saw several members of the Team Penske organization, including founder Roger Penske and various drivers from different racing divisions, honored in a special ceremony.
The gathering featured drivers from across Penske’s racing platforms, such as NASCAR, IndyCar, and the World Endurance Championship (WEC). Among those in attendance were Joey Logano and Ryan Blaney from NASCAR, Josef Newgarden representing IndyCar, and Felipe Nasr from the WEC team. The event was held to recognize the achievements of Team Penske and celebrate their continued success across multiple motorsports disciplines.
Ryan Blaney, who recently captured his first NASCAR Cup Series championship, described the visit as a “cool experience,” reflecting on the unique opportunity to meet the former president and represent his team at such a high-profile occasion. His remarks highlighted the honor he felt in being part of a team that receives recognition at the national level.
Joey Logano echoed Blaney’s sentiment, emphasizing the significance of the moment and the unity within the Penske organization. Logano, known for his competitive spirit and leadership on and off the track, noted that being part of the ceremony was a meaningful experience for everyone involved. He also acknowledged how special it is when accomplishments in the racing world are recognized beyond the sport itself.
The Penske team has enjoyed tremendous success in recent years, with championships and major wins across NASCAR, IndyCar, and international endurance racing. The visit to meet Trump served as a celebration of that excellence and as a testament to the legacy Roger Penske has built over decades.
While public reactions to such political appearances can vary, the drivers chose to focus on the honor of being recognized as athletes and representatives of their team. Both Logano and Blaney maintained a focus on the racing achievements that brought them to the event, steering clear of political controversy.
In the end, the visit was less about politics and more about celebrating motorsports excellence—a moment that highlighted the hard work, teamwork, and success that define Team Penske across the racing world.
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