🔴 BOMBSHELL IN NASCAR: Dale Earnhardt Jr. Mocks Joey Logano’s Latest Incentive Move by Dragging Up 2022 William Byron Drama—Fans Are Fuming

In the high-stakes world of NASCAR, controversy is never far from the track. But this time, it wasn’t a wreck, a pit stop blunder, or an overtime finish that lit up the fanbase—it was a mic-drop moment from Dale Earnhardt Jr. himself. During a podcast appearance late last night, Earnhardt Jr. openly mocked Joey Logano’s recent push for NASCAR to adopt a new incentive program for drivers. Instead of keeping the conversation focused on policy, Junior threw gasoline on the fire by digging up the infamous 2022 William Byron incident, a moment many fans still haven’t forgiven or forgotten. The result? Social media chaos, divided fanbases, and a heated debate that’s likely to follow Logano all the way to the next race weekend

Joey Logano, known for his aggressive style both on and off the track, has recently been advocating for NASCAR to introduce a bonus system that rewards drivers for leading laps and staying aggressive, even in the early stages of races. While some drivers quietly support the idea, many others see it as a scheme tailor-made to benefit racers like Logano—drivers who often push the envelope and stir controversy in the process. That’s where Dale Earnhardt Jr. stepped in, and he didn’t hold back.

Speaking to fans on his live-streamed Dale Jr. Download episode, Earnhardt Jr. chuckled before dropping a line that immediately went viral: “Well, if Joey gets his way, maybe William Byron can start collecting points for being wrecked in 2022, too.” The comment referenced the controversial incident at Texas Motor Speedway when Logano was accused of intentionally crowding Byron into the wall during a crucial playoff race. NASCAR officials at the time handed down a controversial decision that left many Byron fans feeling robbed. The scars from that moment have clearly not healed—and Junior’s sarcastic jab ripped them wide open.

Almost instantly, NASCAR Twitter ignited. Fans flooded the comments with mixed reactions—some praising Earnhardt Jr. for “saying what everyone is thinking,” while others slammed him for dragging old wounds back into the spotlight. Within minutes, #Byron2022 and #LoganoDrama were trending nationally, as fans of both drivers clashed in online debates that spilled over into Reddit forums, Facebook groups, and race watch parties.

For Logano, the timing of this controversy couldn’t be worse. He’s heading into the next race weekend under a microscope, with fans and media now questioning whether his incentive proposal was a genuine attempt to improve the sport or just another way to tilt the system in his favor. Meanwhile, William Byron has stayed silent, refusing to comment publicly, but sources close to his camp suggest that the team is not thrilled about being pulled back into a 2022 flashpoint just as they are focusing on this year’s playoff push.

Dale Earnhardt Jr., on the other hand, seems content to let the dust settle on its own. Known for his candid takes and unfiltered opinions, he often speaks directly to the core of NASCAR’s fanbase, even if that means stepping on a few toes. Whether you agree with him or not, there’s no denying that his words carry weight—and this latest bombshell has once again proven that when Junior speaks, the NASCAR world listens.

With tempers flaring and fan debates reaching fever pitch, all eyes are now on Joey Logano. Will he respond to Junior’s mocking remarks? Will NASCAR address the growing calls for clarification on the incentive program? And most importantly, will the ghosts of 2022 continue to haunt the sport? One thing’s for sure—this story is far from over.