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NASCAR Letting Corey LaJoie Go Scot Free After Piling Up Misery on Kyle Busch Sparks Massive Outrage
The NASCAR community is in an uproar for not penalizing Corey LaJoie for his role in the crash that took out Kyle Busch at Pocono Raceway.
Amid Rumors of Austin Dillon’s Cup Series Exit, Richard Childress Brings In Another Grandson for Indianapolis
Austin Dillon hasn't been having the best season! And seems like his team already has found a replacement, that too within the family.
Exclusive: Michael McDowell Firmly Brushes Aside ‘Lucky’ Narrative Being Forced on Cup Series Drivers-“Everybody Earns Their Spot”
FRM driver Michael McDowell had an interesting take about NASCAR Cup drivers being 'lucky' in an exclusive interview with EssentiallySports.
Chris Gabehart “Kinda Gave One Away”, Claims Controversial Insider Amidst Denny Hamlin’s Shattered Pocono Hopes
Denny Hamlin fell 1 second short at Pocono to Ryan Blaney! Insider claims crew chief blunders cost him. Can he bounce back at the Brickyard?
“Corey [LaJoie] Has to Step Up”: Denny Hamlin Hands a Serious Ultimatum to Spire Motorsports Ace After Legendary Crew Chief’s Recruitment
Is Corey LaJoie on his last lap at Spire? Denny Hamlin says winless driver needs to step up or Rodney Childers' magic won't save him in 2025.
Denny Hamlin Pins Blame on NASCAR’s Massive Oversight for Chase Elliott’s “Busted” Streak
Denny Hamlin has shared insights about Pocono Raceway's notorious pit road after four drivers incurred a speeding penalty in the Cup Series.
Denny Hamlin Left Out to Dry After Frenemy Martin Truex Jr’s Ignorance to a Rare Alliance Ruined JGR’s Winning Chances in Pocono-“It Was a Killer”
Denny Hamlin expressed frustration over Martin Truex Jr.'s ill-timed move that cost him the checkered flag. Will the rivals/teammates learn to work together as the playoffs draw near for Joe Gibbs Racing?
Denny Hamlin Claims Bubba Wallace and 23XI Racing Left Behind by Toyota Spearheads Amid a ‘Must-Win’ Scenario Waiting to Unfold
23XI co-owner Denny Hamlin has some suggestions for his driver Bubba Wallace that could help him seal his playoffs qualification.
Denny Hamlin Bluntly Shuts Down Ex-Partner Kyle Busch’s Chances of Redemption After Confessing the Pain of Witnessing Rowdy’s Downfall
Kyle Busch's playoff hopes in tatters! Denny Hamlin says Rowdy's car is a dud & a win is near impossible. Can a risky fuel strategy save him?
NASCAR’s ‘Unfair’ Punishment Called Out by HMS Veteran After Chase Elliott’s Outstanding 92-Race Record Comes to an End
NASCAR's penalty breaks Chase Elliott's 92-race streak, Hendrick Motorsports veteran Alan Gustafson is unhappy and says why!
Exclusive: Chris Buescher Reserves NASCAR’s ‘Lucky Dog’ Crown for Himself After Surviving Multiple Scares on the Track
RFK Racing driver Chris Buescher labeled himself as NASCAR's 'Lucky Dog' after managing to escape the mayhem during the Nashville race.
Exclusive: Alex Bowman Admits Slowly Reaching the Peak of His Powers a Week After Ending His 80-Race Drought
In an exclusive interview with EssentiallySports, Alex Bowman talked about his slow but steady progress back to Victory Lane.
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) |
