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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.
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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.
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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.
NASCAR Camping World Truck Series TSport 200 – Qualifying

“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.
Kyle Busch and Kyle Larson

“Pop Pop’s Not Gonna Be Happy”- Denny Hamlin Shockingly Acquits Austin Dillon for Risking Tyler Reddick’s Safety

Helmer hurler Austin Dillon gets a green card from the Pocono star Denny Hamlin. But RCR Boss might not be too happy about the hullaballoo.
Denny Hamlin, Austin Dillon and RIchard Childress

Hendrick Motorsports Star Defends Denny Hamlin Wrecking Him, Blames NASCAR Instead

Amidst the constant heat on Denny Hamlin recently, a Hendrick motorsports driver takes the blame away from him and points to NASCAR instead.
NASCAR Cup Series South Point 400  – Practice

NASCAR Insider Deems HMS Star’s Radio Outburst Against Denny Hamlin “Nonsensical”

After his controversial win at Pocono Raceway, Denny Hamlin gets support from a NASCAR member amid criticism from a HMS driver.
Denny Hamlin and Hendrick Motorsports driver

HMS Superstar Fails to Get Rick Hendrick’s Right-Hand Man’s Sympathy

Hendrick Motorsports VP, Chad Knaus opens up about the Pocono incident between Kyle Larson and Denny Hamlin in an interesting revelation.
William Byron, Kyle Larson, Rick Hendrick, Chase Elliott, and Alex Bowman

Can Kyle Larson Repeat His Richmond Heroics and Catch-Up to Joe Gibbs Racing

The upcoming race at Richmond this Sunday, is birthing an array of speculations. And that too, for good reasons.
NASCAR Cup Series Auto Trader EchoPark Automotive 500 – Practice

Despite Being in the Playoff Bubble, Kaulig Racing Driver in a Calculated Move, Shifts Focus on Xfinity Series

"The Dinger's" out-of-the-box strategy takes the NASCAR community by surprise. What is this master of road courses planning to do?
AUTO: OCT 02 NASCAR Xfinity Series Playoff – Sparks 300

“I’d Just Wreck His A**” – Ricky Stenhouse Jr’s Ally Made Brutally Honest Radio Admission Due to Team Penske Driver “Killing Everybody” at Pocono

Ricky Stenhouse Jr and Austin Cindric were racing for positions in Pocono last Sunday. However, it was Stenhouse Jr's spotter who got mad at Cindric.

Bubba Wallace Exacts Revenge on Joey Logano, 284 Days After Being Accused of Nearly Killing Kyle Larson

After Joey Logano went on a rant last Sunday, Bubba Wallace has come up with a comical post, seeking revenge for his last year's comments.
Joey Logano and Bubba Wallace

About Pocono Raceway

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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

LocationLong Pond Road and Andretti Road, Long Pond, Pennsylvania, 18334
OperatorMattco Inc.
Former NamesPocono International Raceway (1969–1996)
Major EventsNASCAR 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

Length2.5 mi (4.023 km)
Most WinsJeff Gordon, Denny Hamlin (6)
Most StartsRicky Rudd (55)
Most PolesKen Schrader, Bill Elliott (5)