Joey Logano ends feud with MLB Hall of Famer one year later

Joey Logano has ended a year-long feud with MLB Hall of Famer Chipper Jones after a bitter exchange at the 2025 Atlanta Motor Speedway.

What happened?

On 18 June 2025, Joey Logano and Chipper Jones traded heated words during a post-event media session at Atlanta Motor Speedway. The exchange stemmed from comments Jones made about Logano’s aggressive driving style during a late-race caution in the 2024 Cup Series finale. Logano, who finished third in that race, pushed back publicly the next day, calling Jones’ remarks “uninformed” and “disrespectful to the sport.”

A year later, Logano posted a video on social media addressing Jones directly. “No hard feelings,” Logano said, flashing a thumbs-up. “We’re both competitive. I respect the man.” Jones replied within hours with a tweet: “All good, Joey. Let’s grab a coffee.”

Why it matters for Joey Logano

The resolution ends a rare public spat for Logano, known for his measured media presence. His 2025 season has already seen him lead 120 laps across three races, including a runner-up finish at Darlington on 1 June. The feud’s resolution also shifts focus back to his on-track performance, where he sits sixth in the Cup Series points.

Logano’s conciliatory tone contrasts with his 2024 reaction. Then, he skipped Jones’ post-race interview zone and told reporters, “I don’t have time for guys who don’t race cars.” His shift now suggests a broader strategy to control his narrative ahead of the playoffs.

What comes next?

Logano returns to racing this weekend at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. He’ll start sixth in the field after qualifying ran 27.842 seconds flat. A strong run could tighten his hold on the top-12 playoff cutoff, currently at 678 points behind leader Kyle Larson.

Jones, meanwhile, hinted at a future crossover event. “Joey’s a class act,” he told *MLB Network* on 15 July. “Maybe we’ll race golf carts next.” Logano’s team has not commented on the offer.