NASCAR celebrated its champions and award winners at the Charlotte Convention Center and NASCAR Hall of Fame, marking a historic gathering of the sport's elite performers and contributors.

Joey Logano secured his third NASCAR Cup Series championship, joining an exclusive group of only 10 drivers to achieve this milestone. Driving the No. 22 Team Penske Ford, Logano's achievement makes him the most decorated active driver in the series. His team owner, Roger Penske, has now claimed five NASCAR Cup Series championships, including three consecutive titles between Logano (2022, 2024) and Ryan Blaney (2023).

Key championship victories across series include:

• NASCAR Xfinity Series: Justin Allgaier (JR Motorsports) - First-time champion
• Craftsman Truck Series: Ty Majeski (ThorSport Racing) - First-time champion

Notable awards and recognitions:

• Chase Elliott: Most Popular Driver (7th consecutive year)
• Greg Biffle: NMPA Myers Brothers Award for hurricane relief efforts
• David Wilson: Bill France Award of Excellence
• Erik Jones: Comcast Community Champion Award
• Judy Simmons: Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award ($100,000 donation)

The celebration also marked Martin Truex Jr.'s retirement from full-time competition and Brad Keselowski's first victory as a driver-owner at Darlington.

The 2025 NASCAR season kicks off with the NASCAR Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium on February 2, followed by the Daytona 500 on February 16.

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