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Joey Logano says athletes can influence people as drivers weigh in on Charlotte protests

Joey Logano says athletes should be entitled to their opinions, but that they should also be aware of the influence they have on those who watch and follow them.

Logano, who is one of 16 drivers contending for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship this season, met with reporters prior to Friday’s practice session at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

Logano, who drives for Penske Racing, debuted in NASCAR’s elite ranks in the Xfinity Series on May 31, 2008 — just days after his 18th birthday. He’s been in the spotlight pretty much since that time.

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Most of the NASCAR community is located in and around the Charlotte, N.