The idea of gambling in Las Vegas is expected, but wow, did Team Penske really up the ante last weekend. For the second time in three years, former two-time Cup Series Champion Joey Logano took a huge step toward another title with a stunning win in Sin City. Logano was the first driver to secure a spot in the Championship 4, leaving the paddock in awe with a bold strategy that dashed long-time leader Christopher Bell’s hopes.
**Paul Wolfe reveals the No. 22’s winning edge**
After the dramatic Vegas victory, Wolfe openly discussed their high-risk strategy. With Logano almost eliminated from the playoffs in the previous race, their comeback—partially due to Alex Bowman’s misfortune—was a mix of determination and luck.
“It’s unbelievable,” Wolfe admitted, speaking with NASCAR reporter Alex Weaver. “We weren’t the fastest car, but we had the best team.” Wolfe credited the entire crew for sticking to their plan, even when faced with difficult choices.
The journey for the #22 Penske Ford through the playoffs has been nothing short of a wild ride. In Vegas, they made a gutsy move, staying out on worn fuel while others pitted for the final stage.
After the race, Logano praised the team’s strategy: “We may not have been the fastest, but we made the most of it.” Despite being knocked out earlier in the playoffs at the Roval, Logano’s return—thanks to Alex Bowman’s disqualification—gave him a second chance, and he seized it. Now, with another championship in sight, Logano quipped, “I don’t know what it is about the even years… but maybe it’s real.”
Could this be another big year for Penske?
