Joey Logano’s no stranger to being NASCAR’s bad guy, and the label’s been sticking for years. Fans boo, social media roasts him, and rivals like Denny Hamlin have called him out, once even blasting him as a “piece of trash human” over a Martinsville wreck. His aggressive style, clutch wins, and that smirky grin spark love and hate in equal measure.
Some cheer his grit; others call his victories “manufactured drama,” especially when bold moves, like his 2018 Martinsville bump on Martin Truex Jr., steal the spotlight. The playoff system itself gets heat, with fans saying Logano’s knack for surviving chaos proves it’s flawed. In 2023, he owned the villain tag but shrugged it off, saying his inner circle, family, team, and those who know the real Joey matter most. Now, he’s doubling down,