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“You Can Find Your Way to the Front” – Kyle Larson Backs Teammates as Half of the Hendrick Motorsports Team Sits Out of Playoffs
While Chase Elliott and Alex Bowman struggle with poor performance, Hendrick Motorsports' Kyle Larson expresses high hopes for his teammates.
Kevin Harvick’s Replacement Can’t Catch a Break as Richard Childress’s Driver Celebrates Fourth Win of the Season
Kevin Harvick's replacement Josh Berry got the win snatched away due to Austin Hill's amazing gamble at the Pocono Raceway this Saturday.
“We’ve Been on the Receiving End” – Joe Gibbs’ Crew Bash Their Own Driver Sacrificing Kyle Larson as Pocono Has a 3rd Caution in a Span of 15 Minutes
Spinning out Kyle Larson during the 2023 Pocono 400 in Long Pond, Joe Gibbs Racings' #20 Christopher Bell gets bashed by his own crew chief.
Tricky Triangles Act as Hollywood Star Frankie Muniz’s Kryptonite, Days After Jonah Hill-Sarah Brady Scandal
Actor-turned-driver, Frankie Muniz finds himself stuck in a tricky triangle, days after being embroiled in a love scandal between two stars
“F**king Drug Apart Here” – Joey Logano Slams NASCAR for What They Did to His Car as Restart Chaos Leaves His Car in a Bad State
With the Cup Series race at Pocono Raceway underway, Joey Logano crashed after winning the first stage; got further aggravated by NASCAR's carelessness.
“To Win a Championship for Hendrick Motorsports”- With Playoffs on the HMS Driver Hopes to Amplify Their Chances at the Title
With just six races left in the regular season, Hendrick Motorsports speedster reveals his intentions for his other two teammates
NASCAR Fandom Left Teary-Eyed over Outspoken Veteran’s Much-Needed Hailie Deegan Approval Amid Turning Tides
Hailie Deegan has finally earned the appreciation of a veteran NASCAR driver as he explains why she's one of the most talented drivers now.
A Hendrick Motorsports Star Was Once Unexpectedly Insulted by a Fan on His Face, Unaware of His Identity
Throwback to 2014 when big names in today's NASCAR arena were rookies and a Hendrick Motorsports star disguised himself as a reporter and pranked the fans.
Hendrick Motorsports in Trouble As Qualifying Puts Their Struggles in the Spotlight
Hendrick Motorsports faces challenges in NASCAR qualifying as William Byron shines but teammates struggle. High stakes at Pocono Raceway.
“If There’s Something Going On” – Kevin Harvick Reveals Why He Gave $12,000 to Joey Logano, and the Reason Will Make One Melt
NASCAR rivals Kevin Harvick and Joey Logano showcase friendship and philanthropy. Harvick's retirement brings new opportunities.
Chase Elliott Forced to Admit His Effort With Chad Knaus and Rick Hendrick Was Wasteful: “They’re Just Different”
Chase Elliott discusses the difference between Xfinity and Cup cars while breaking his silence on his playoff prediction storylines.
“Mickey Wrecks With Nobody on the Track” – Chase Elliott Becomes the Internet’s Laughing Stock as His Bad Luck Begins at Qualifying
After a series of disappointing weekends, Chase Elliott's bad luck catches up to him at Pocono, turning him into the internet's laughingstock
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LONG P -OND, PA - JUNE 04: Kyle Larson, driver of the #42 Cessna/NTT Data Group Chevrolet, leads a pack of cars during the NASCAR XFINITY Series Pocono Green 250 at Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Sarah Crabill/NASCAR via Getty Images)
Pocono Raceway - 2021 Latest News, Winners, Qualifying, Track
Pocono Raceway, also known as The Tricky Triangle, is a superspeedway situated in the Pocono Mountains in Long Pond, Pennsylvania. it was previously known as the Pocono International Raceway.
The track hosts four NASCAR races. It is also home to an ARCA Menards race. The NASCAR races that happen on this track are a NASCAR Cup Series doubleheader and also the NASCAR Xfinity Series and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.
An Indy Car race also featured on the track from 1971 to 1989, and from 2013 to 2019.
Pocono is one of a couple of NASCAR tracks not claimed by either NASCAR or Speedway Motorsports, the prevailing track proprietors in NASCAR. Pocono Raceway is family-owned by Mattco Inc. The CEO of the track is Nick Igdalsky and the president is Ben May.
The South Boston Speedway is also owned by Mattco Inc.
History
The track was planned by race driver Rodger Ward. He was the winner of the 1959 and 1962 Indianapolis 500 race. Pocono Raceway has an exceptional plan, as each turn is designed according to a turn at an alternate track.
It is a three-sided track. It likewise has three separate areas of the circuit – the north course, east course, and south course. Every one of these infield areas utilizes separate parts of the track or can be joined for more and more specialized course setups.
Altogether Pocono Raceway has 22 diverse street course designs going from 0.5 miles to 3.65 miles long. During standard non-race ends of the week, various clubs or driving schools can utilize the track all the while by running on various infield segments.
The entirety of the infield areas can likewise be run in either clockwise or counter-clockwise bearing which duplicates the 22-course arrangement to 44 complete course choices.
Quick Facts
| Location | Long Pond Road and Andretti Road, Long Pond, Pennsylvania, 18334 |
| Operator | Mattco Inc. |
| Former Names | Pocono International Raceway (1969–1996) |
| Major Events | NASCAR Cup Series Pocono Organics 325 Pocono 350 NASCAR Xfinity Series Pocono Green 225 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Pocono Organics 150 ARCA Menards Series General Tire #AnywhereIsPossible 200 |
| Length | 2.5 mi (4.023 km) |
| Most Wins | Jeff Gordon, Denny Hamlin (6) |
| Most Starts | Ricky Rudd (55) |
| Most Poles | Ken Schrader, Bill Elliott (5) |
