Will William Byron Retaliate Against Joey Logano?

1. Do you foresee William Byron retaliating against Joey Logano at any point this season?

Anthony Damcott: I think a private conversation is needed between both parties to clear the air. A lot of people in the NASCAR community (fans and media alike) are on the fence about who’s at fault – some claim that Byron forced Logano into the wall on the final restart and that Logano’s retaliation was warranted. Whether that was the true case or not, a retaliation on Byron’s part might result in NASCAR getting involved by telling the two to knock it off, much like Kevin Harvick and Chase Elliott’s on-track issues at the end of 2021. I think a conversation between the two might be the best course of action instead of any kind of retaliation that could devolve into ugliness.

Luken Glover: There is a good chance he will, it’s just a matter of timing. If it happens, it will likely be during one of two circumstances: for a win or in the playoffs. Logano has bumped Byron twice now, a failed attempt at Martinsville Speedway and a “bump” for the win at Darlington Raceway. That won’t sit well with Byron and if the opportunity arises, it wouldn’t be shocking to see him take it. The playoffs seem like the most likely option with some tracks that tighten up the competition, and if a spot is on the line, or a teammate is in need of help, the No. 22 may be getting a dose of his own medicine.

Brad Harrison: How can he not do so? As a team and driver, you need to have a mental edge and not have it over your head going into the playoffs, that’s for sure. It may not be next week, but with summer coming up at road courses and New Hampshire Motor Speedway, I’d be stunned if there’s no payback. It’d be a definite arc for Byron, similar to Elliott prior to being dumped by Denny Hamlin at Martinsville. At some point, a driver is put into a situation where they’ll be forced to stand up and have a ‘not on our watch’ moment, and this moment may have just…