Joey Logano Includes NASCAR Legend in Exclusive Champion's Journal

Logano invited Richard Petty to view and write in the journal after his third Cup Series championship.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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NASCAR driver Joey Logano has won three Cup Series championships and has had the exclusive Champion's Journal in his possession each time. This last time, Logano wanted to do something different from the standard tradition of writing a note to the next champion. He called Jimmie Johnson, who originated the journal, and asked if he could let NASCAR legend Richard Petty view and write in the journal. Petty did not disappoint, with Logano saying Petty's writing looked like "art" and that "everything he wrote was all the same font as his autograph." Logano also challenged fellow driver Kyle Larson to do something similar with the journal in the future.

Why it matters

Logano's gesture of including Petty in the Champion's Journal shows his genuine appreciation for the history and legends of NASCAR. It's a meaningful way for Logano to honor the sport's past while also looking to the future by challenging other drivers to continue the tradition in their own unique ways.

The details

Logano has won three NASCAR Cup Series championships and has had the exclusive Champion's Journal in his possession each time. For his latest championship, Logano wanted to do something different from the standard tradition of writing a note to the next champion. He called Jimmie Johnson, who originated the journal, and asked if he could let NASCAR legend Richard Petty view and write in the journal. Petty's contribution was described by Logano as looking like "art" with "everything he wrote was all the same font as his autograph." Logano also challenged fellow driver Kyle Larson to do something similar with the journal in the future.

  • Logano won his third Cup Series championship in the 2025 season.

The players

Joey Logano

A NASCAR driver who has won three Cup Series championships and has had the exclusive Champion's Journal in his possession each time.

Richard Petty

A NASCAR legend who has won seven Cup Series championships, the most in the sport's history.

Jimmie Johnson

The driver who originated the Champion's Journal tradition.

Kyle Larson

A NASCAR driver who Logano challenged to do something similar with the Champion's Journal in the future.

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What they’re saying

“Richard wrote something in there — it was awesome. Looks like art, just the way you'd expect it with his autograph. But everything he wrote was all the same font as this autograph. Really cool.”

— Joey Logano, NASCAR Driver (yardbarker.com)

What’s next

Logano hopes to win a fourth Cup Series championship and receive the Champion's Journal again, where he expects something different from the tradition.

The takeaway

Logano's gesture of including NASCAR legend Richard Petty in the Champion's Journal shows his genuine appreciation for the sport's history and his desire to honor the legends who came before him. It's a meaningful way for Logano to connect the past and future of NASCAR.