029 - Joey Logano

On this episode of the MF Show, Rich Waitas and Jerry Zaiden head to North Carolina for the show's first episode on the road, sitting down with Joey Logano inside his personal garage to talk about racing, car culture, business, and the lessons learned throughout a career spent at the highest levels of motorsports.Joey reflects on a lifelong obsession with cars that started with Hot Wheels, go karts, and quarter midgets before rapidly progressing through the racing ranks. He talks about the pivotal role his father played in fostering both his passion and his talent, spending countless hours building race cars, traveling to races, and helping him develop behind the wheel from a young age. Joey also shares what it was like being labeled a prodigy early in his career, the challenges of reaching NASCAR's top level ahead of schedule, and how learning to handle failure ultimately became one of the most important parts of his development as both a driver and a person.The conversation goes beyond racing and into the broader automotive world, including Joey's passion for collecting and building cars, his long relationship with MagnaFlow, and his newest venture as a dealership owner. He discusses how lessons from professional motorsports translate into business, customer experience, and leadership, while offering insight into what it takes to compete in an environment where everyone is operating at an elite level.Rich, Jerry, and Joey also dive into the importance of family, faith, and giving back. Joey opens up about the work of the Joey Logano Foundation, supporting foster children and families, giving away vehicles to deserving young people, and the personal decision to become a foster parent himself. The discussion offers a perspective on success that extends far beyond wins and championships.From racing late models before he was old enough to drive on the street to becoming one of the most accomplished drivers of his generation, Joey shares the experiences, setbacks, and mindset that helped shape his career.This episode is a candid conversation about competition, growth, car culture, and finding purpose both on and off the track.