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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
“Enough Is Enough” – Kyle Busch Unleashes Ballistic Rant on NASCAR as He Dissects a “Big Concern” That Needs an Immediate Solution
Speaking to media personnel at the Pocono Raceway, Richard Childress Racing driver, Kyle Busch went on a ballistic rant directed at NASCAR.
Time Running Out for Hendrick Motorsports and Chase Elliott as He Clings Onto Playoffs Only on “Points”
With time, there are growing concerns as Chase Elliott faces a massive challenge to make it to the NASCAR Playoffs in the 2023 season.
Days After Making an Ambitious Admission, Christopher Bell Lands a Painful Blow to Joe Gibbs With Harsh Truth
Ahead of the race at Pocono Raceway, Joe Gibbs is left jolted by a harsh and blunt truth from a demotivated Christopher Bell.
Kyle Busch Reveals Richard Childress’ “Nemesis” as He Lets Slip the “Biggest Issue” Keeping Them From Dominating
In a pre-race presser at the Pocono, Kyle Busch reveals Richard Childress' nemesis while also disclosing the big issues faced by the RCR crew
Chase Elliott Reveals His Biggest Power to “Change Those Narratives” as He Claims He Is “Good” Ahead of Pocono
Chase Elliott sounded quite positive about the upcoming race at the “Tricky Triangle". Will he be able to make it to the playoffs?
Chase Elliott Reveals the Reality of Hendrick Motorsports That Kept Him for Celebrating a Win in 2022
Chase Elliott in the pre-race interview ahead of the race at Pocono, revealed why he did not celebrate his victory after winning at the track
Chase Elliott Takes an 8-Word Dig at His Own Team, Admitting Lack of Confidence Ahead of the Pocono Race
HMS Driver Chase Elliott reflects on his Pocono race win, admitting a lack of confidence, and sets sights on securing a playoff spot.
Amid His Struggles ‘NASCARS Most Popular Driver’ Hints That Maybe He Has Already Given Up on the 2023 Season
Chase Elliott, faces an uphill battle for playoff qualification in 2023, with fans and experts debating his over his chances.
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) |
