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“Fandom Doesn’t Give Me Trophies” – Denny Hamlin Turns His Back on Fans as He Steals Bubba Wallace’s Throne
Denny Hamlin addresses the hate thrown at him after his victory at Pocono Raceway which saw him bruise Kyle Larson en route to the win.
“I Can Count Four or Five Times” – Dejected Kyle Larson Doesn’t Want the Ross Chastain Treatment as He Reveals His Relationship With NASCAR’s New Villain
Hendrick Motorsports star Kyle Larson says he doesn't want to be in the same situation as Ross Chastain with NASCAR's new villain.
Dale Earnhardt Jr’s Admiration of Drivers’ Valor Against Mercilessly Brutal Track Gets NASCAR Fans to Remember Infamous Tragedies
Dale Earnhardt Jr commends drivers potentially risking their careers at Pocono considering its record of brutal accidents.
Tyler Reddick Unfazed by Austin Dillons Reaction Exclaiming, “I Was Ready for It” After Wrecking the Richard Childress Driver
Clash at Pocono Raceway as Austin Dillon and Tyler Reddick's rivalry intensifies. Helmet throw and emotions run high.
“It Wasn’t Me”–Ross Chastain Throws Shade at Denny Hamlin as He Avoids the ‘Wreckage Spotlight’ at the Tricky Triangle
Ross Chastain took an indirect dig at Denny Hamlin for the incident with the #5 and the #48 at Pocono Raceway. Says "it wasn't me."
“Did You Give Anyone an Extra Key?” – Ross Chastain’s “It Wasn’t Me” Justification After Surviving Chaotic Pocono Has NASCAR World Going Bonkers
Having successfully completed the chaotic Pocono 400 race event, Ross Chastain recently put out a tweet, leaving the NASCAR world in splits.
Denny Hamlin Doesn’t Shy Away From Provoking Angry Pocono Crowd as NASCAR World Calls Out Championship-less Driver’s “Hypocrisy” & “Lies”
After winning the 2023 Pocono 400, Denny Hamlin provokes booing crowd, as NASCAR world calls out the JGR drivers hipocrisy and lies
“More Points to Fall On”: Richard Childress Racing Driver Believes Changes by NASCAR Improved His Playoff Chances
RCR'si Xfinity ace has finally opened up about the secret to his amazing performance compared to last year.
“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
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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) |
