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Video: From Cars Catching Fire to Dale Earnhardt Jr Flipping Drivers—5 of the Worst Crashes in Pocono
The Pocono Raceway is a tough track to master, and the smallest mistake can be punishing, as Dale Earnhardt Jr and Richard Petty found out.
“I Was Disappointed” – Chase Elliott Painfully Admits His High Points Run Has Come to an End as Loudon Leaves the #9 Team Doubting Again
Disappointed by his poor performance at Loudon, Hendrick Motorsports' Chase Elliott made a painful admission during Pocono's pre-race presser
“Where’s His Championship Tho”: Chase Elliott Fans Declare War on Denny Hamlin Again as 2022 Pocono Celebrations Resurface
Chase Elliott fans respond to a video of Denny Hamlin's with a trophy that is they feel belongs to Elliott.
Kyle Larson Plans to Serenade the New Victory Lane at Pocono After Coming Just Short Twice
Kyle Larson has had some great performances at the Pocono Raceway. However, he has failed to win the race, but this year he has a motive in his mind.
Joey Logano’s Infamous “Firesuit” Rant Bites Back as Kevin Harvick’s 5-Year-Old Daughter Responds After 13 Years, Triggering Troubled Confession From Brother
Joey Logano's 2010 firesuit rant comes back to life as Kevin Harvick's 5-year-old daughter hilariously responds after 13 years.
“Where’s His Championship Tho?” – Chase Elliott Fans Declare War on Denny Hamlin Again as 2022 Pocono “Celebrations” Resurface
Chase Elliott fans give their criticism against Denny Hamlin after his 2022 Pocono win celebration resurfaced. Fan reactions flood the comment box
Greatest Races at the ‘Tricky Triangle’ Feat. Kyle Busch, Kevin Harvick, and Dale Earnhardt Sr and Jr
Pocono Speedway has played host to some of the greatest races in the history of NASCAR. Here are the top five races feat. Kyle Busch, Kevin Harvick etc.
NASCAR Insiders Take a 3-Word Jab at Kyle Busch as They Boldly Claim He Wouldn’t Win at Pocono
NASCAR insiders claim that RCR's Kyle Busch will not get the desired result at Pocono as they discuss behind their opinion.
NASCAR Insiders Reveal Toyota’s Secret Weapon That Could Steal Chase Elliott’s Only Chance, and It’s Not Martin Truex Jr
NASCAR's golden boy Chase Elliott faces challenges as rising star Tyler Reddick emerges, threatening his playoff chances.
“Got Nothing to Show” – Insider Claims Chase Elliott’s Efforts at a Playoff Shot Are in Vain as He Reveals How Desperate the Golden Boy Is for a Win
NASCAR insider takes a shot at Chase Elliott's playoffs chances as he boldly accepts to have switched sides on the matter.
Dejected Kyle Busch Blames Himself for Setting Richard Childress Behind for 4 Reasons, but Has 1 Suggestion to Propel the Team Forward
Kyle Busch takes complete ownership of the four issues that have burdened Richard Childress Racing; offers a promising proposal.
Dale Earnhardt Jr Snubs Trackhouse Racing as He Warns Their Driver Against Another Force Coming to Beat Him
Dale Earnhardt Jr talks about the final playoff position in the NASCAR Cup Series and puts his bet on the more experienced driver.
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) |
