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“Not My Deal, I’m Out” – Joey Logano Taps Out of Denny Hamlin-Kyle Larson Drama
Joey Logano does not want to be a part of the Denny Hamlin Kyle Larson feud but knows what to take away from it as the urgency to win intensifies.
“If It’s for a Win” – Bubba Wallace’s Best Friend Ryan Blaney Deems Denny Hamlin’s Kyle Larson Gimmick Fair to Justify the Passion Involved
Denny Hamlin's victory sparks controversy as he battles friend Kyle Larson. Unyielding passion and camaraderie tested on the racetrack.
Flipping Rick Hendrick’s Ultimatum, Notorious Ross Chastain Claims Kyle Larson Has a Way Out of Denny Hamlin’s Classic Selfishness
Ross Chastain, in the pre-race interview ahead of the race at Richmond, reveals his stance on the Pocono ruckus between Larson and Hamlin.
“Frustrated” Kyle Larson Claims He Did a Favor to NASCAR Media by Letting the Denny Hamlin Scandal Linger
Kyle Larson has expressed how Denny Hamlin's podcast ended up making him even more frustrated than he was after the race incident last Sunday.
Denny Hamlin Divulges Signs of Friendship With Kyle Larson Breaking Apart
Denny Hamlin unveils subtle signs of his off-track friendship with Kyle Larson unraveling, post their memorable Pocono crash.
Kevin Harvick Slams NASCAR for Forcing Denny Hamlin to Sabotage His Friend
Kevin Harvick speaks on why Denny Hamlin needed to be aggressive in Pocono to win the record-breaking race and puts the blame on NASCAR.
“Hard to Say What’s Fair or Foul” – Kevin Harvick Sticks by Fellow Veteran Denny Hamlin When Asked About Pocono
Kevin Harvick critiques the new-gen car design's impact on side-by-side racing at Pocono and supports NASCAR's Denny Hamlin decision.
Denny Hamlin Lets Slip Next Gen Car’s Anomaly, Making His Infamous Kyle Larson Dump Easier
Denny Hamlin in the pre-race interview at Richmond reveals the real cause for the incident between him and Kyle Larson at Pocono
Kyle Larson Admits He Used to Respect Denny Hamlin More Than Kyle Busch
Kyle Larson reveals a shift in his NASCAR allegiances, confessing his respect for Denny Hamlin once surpassed that for Kyle Busch.
Kevin Harvick Silences the ‘Good Old Days’ Argument as He Claims Racing Has Gotten More Aggressive
After a tight incident between Kyle Larson and Denny Hamlin at Pocono, Kevin Harvick said that racing has become more aggressive than before.
Joe Gibbs Racing Driver Receives a Lot of Heat As he Blames Teammate for His Mistake
Fans lash out at Joe Gibbs Racing driver for pointing fingers at teammates. Meanwhile, a new face seals the win at Road America.
“There’s Also How You’re Raised” – Respect Advocate Kyle Busch Gives Kyle Larson His Approval for Wrecking Denny Hamlin
RCR driver and owner of Kyle Busch Motorsports gives the green flag to Kyle Larson to get even with Denny Hamlin at Richmond.
About Pocono Raceway
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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) |
