When Joey Logano was 2 years old, his big sister pushed him off the couch.

Deservedly so -- the clumsy toddler was being a camera hog.

"I told him to get out of my spotlight. He was trying to sit on my lap ..." laughed Danielle Logano, who at the time was 4 years old. "It's funny how it all worked out though. Now look who is in my spotlight."

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And on that same day I went from being a racer to a supporter and Danica went from trying it to being addicted.

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-- BROOKE PATRICK

Still, Joey Logano is her little brother. Only now the very big NASCAR driver, celebrity and budding heartthrob is the topic of most conversations in the Logano household. Actually, he's a topic of conversation in most NASCAR fans' homes as well.

Welcome to the unique club of NASCAR siblings. A club where the membership includes a long and lonely childhood schlepped from race track to race track chasing someone else's dream. A childhood spent blinded by the glow of the golden child only to be followed by an adolescence of missed proms and pageants, not to mention family vacations to places like Salem, Ind., as opposed to Sanibel Island.

Long weekends working in the concession stand turning hot dogs while the racer is out turning laps; the sibling on the sideline is expected to be a joyful and supportive participant in the process.

It's a surefire recipe for resentment and rivalry right?

Well, not exactly and highly to the contrary from what I've gathered.

Growing up a NASCAR sister -- I say sister because if you're a brother, chances are you're working on the team or wheeling your own piece somewhere -- has surprisingly produced some remarkably interesting and well-adjusted young women.

There are no personality complexes or harbored anger toward the star celebrity in the family. Instead the sisters have become reliable support systems for what can be a trying existence for their famous sibling. And they're able to be selfless in the role because most of the siblings who do not race have carved out their own identities worthy of proportionate attention and glory. (Continued)