Stephen A. Smith responds to Joey Logano criticism over NASCAR athlete comments

6 articles · Updated · Fox News · Apr 29

Smith addressed Logano directly on his show, emphasizing his 30-year media career and 14-year run atop morning television ratings.
He defended his view that NASCAR drivers are not athletes, sparking renewed debate and drawing strong reactions from the racing community.
The feud highlights ongoing tensions between sports media personalities and athletes, with Smith’s remarks reigniting a recurring controversy about the definition of athleticism in motorsports.

Is Stephen A. Smith’s NASCAR take a real opinion or just a calculated strategy for media engagement?

After three championships, what more does Joey Logano have to prove about his athletic ability to critics?

Will Stephen A. Smith accept the invitation for a ride-along to personally test his own theory?

How does the endurance for a three-hour NASCAR race compare to a marathon or an NBA finals game?

What cognitive demands of racing at 180 mph qualify drivers as elite athletes, beyond just physical strength?

If 'grandmas can do it' is the standard, can they also withstand 5 Gs and 120-degree heat?