Logano Gets First Nationwide Win In Just Third Try At Kentucky

Sparta, KY (AHN) - Mark Martin said Joey Logano was good enough to be racing in the NASCAR Nationwide Series at age 15.

Saturday night, at 18 years, 21 days old, Logano became the youngest winner in series history after winning the Meijer 300 at Kentucky Speedway.

Logano only became eligible to drive in the series three weeks ago when he turned 18 and in just his third race he drove Joe Gibbs Racing's No. 20 Toyota to Victory Lane.

"I couldn't ask for a better Father's Day gift that's for sure. The team did amazing today,'' said Logano. "I didn't think we had the car today in practice. They got it going and freed it up. How about this team. They're fricking amazing.''

Logano's teammate, Kyle Busch, led a race-best 85 laps but when Busch's car broke loose and wrecked late in the race it left Logano out front and no one was able to catch him.

The Connecticut native led 76 laps and became the third first-time victor at Kentucky in as many years -- Stephen Leicht won here a year ago and David Gilliland won here two years ago.

"I knew he could do it. I just wanted the car to stay together and the team was great,'' said Todd Logano, Joey's father. "I figured it at about 10, but he did it in three. It's the best.''

Scott Wimmer settled for runner-up honors and was followed by Mike Wallace, Brad Keselowski and Bryan Clauson. Marcos Ambrose, David Ragan Mike Bliss, Clint Bowyer and Jason Keller were among the top-10 finishers.

Bowyer held on to the points lead and is now followed in the points by Keselowski, David Reutimann, Carl Edwards and Kyle Busch.