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NASCAR Fans React to Denny Hamlin’s Latest Comments on Infamous Chase Elliott Incident From 2017
NASCAR fans reacted to comments made by Denny Hamlin regarding the 2017 confrontational incident with fellow driver Chase Elliott.
Dale Earnhardt Jr, Who Previously Feared He’d Never Recover from Concussion Symptoms, Offers Sage Advice to Kurt Busch
Dale Earnhardt Jr. gives advice to Kurt Busch on the same medical condition that led to his retirement from NASCAR Cup Series in 2016.
Denny Hamlin Reveals Surprise NASCAR Driver Was Originally Set to Replace Kurt Busch Instead of Ty Gibbs at 23XI Racing
23XI co-owner Denny Hamlin reveals Xfinity driver Ty Gibbs was not the first choice to replace an injured Kurt Busch at Pocono.
“She Just Doesn’t Understand” – Legendary NASCAR Driver Slams Hailie Deegan for Ruining His Farewell
Todd Bodine thinks Hailie Deegan gave him a "little payback for Texas" by bumping and spinning him during his final farewell race at Pocono.
Denny Hamlin Gives His Two Cents on “Idiot” Dale Earnhardt Jr’s Heated Argument, Involving Him, With Co-Host Mike Davis
NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin recently spoke about the heated discussion Dale Earnhardt Jr had with Mike Davis on his feud with Ross Chastain.
“They Think I Got a Richard Petty Engine” – Denny Hamlin Demanded JGR Be Transparent After Pocono Bust
Denny Hamlin believes it was 100% the right move by Joe Gibbs Racing to be transparent with what they got busted for at Pocono.
Jimmie Johnson’s “Cr*p” $10,000 Fine Was Widely Ridiculed Once Amidst Tricky NASCAR Sponsorship Rules
An old video of the seven-time Cup Series Champion, Jimmie Johnson resurfaces as they debate on his unfair big fine due to sponsor issues.
Denny Hamlin Hits Back at NASCAR Director’s Insinuation Against His & Kyle Busch’s Penalties
At Pocono, Denny Hamlin and Kyle Busch were disqualified, but Hamlin had an issue with how their penalty had severe Playoff consequences.
“When You Boo Me, It Hurts My Feelings” – When Danica Patrick Lectured Hecklers at Pocono
Back when Danica Patrick stopped and turned back to confront booing NASCAR fans saying she had feelings too. She was seemingly hurt.
Denny Hamlin Reveals He Humorously Told Chase Elliott He’ll Have to Fight His Daughter for the Pocono Flag
Denny Hamlin admitted that he will hand his Pocono trophy to Chase Elliott, but joked that he would have a hard time getting the flag.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Hilariously Calls Out His Own Media Company Amidst Viral Video of His Heated Argument With Mike Davis
Former NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr recently called out his own media company Dirty Mo Media for the mistake they made on Twitter.
Tyler Reddick Leads NASCAR Reactions as His Future Boss Denny Hamlin Drinks Chase Elliott’s Victory Champagne From Pocono
Several racecar drivers reacted to the sarcastic Instagram post by Denny Hamlin after he was disqualified from the race in Pocono.
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) |
