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Dale Earnhardt Jr Forced to Defend Himself After Being Called an “Idiot” on His Face for Denny Hamlin Claim: “I F**king Lived This”
TJ Majors, Freddie Kraft, and Brett Griffin, all called Dale Earnhardt Jr. an idiot for his take on the Ross Chastain-Denny Hamlin feud.
“That’s the Cost of Doing Business” – Bubba Wallace’s Spotter Makes a Demand to Denny Hamlin
Bubba Wallace's spotter Freddie Kraft talks about Denny Hamlin choosing to have his own pit crew on Dale Jr's Dirty Mo Media Podcast.
Brutal Austin Hill Expose Effectively Shuts Down Kyle Busch to RCR NASCAR Rumors
Kyle Busch rumors to move to Richard Childress Racing are nailed shut as Austin Hill is potentially revealed as Tyler Reddick's replacement.
WATCH: Hailie Deegan’s Failed Attempt With the Tortilla Challenge During a Hilarious Instagram Video
Hailie Deegan gets smacked across the face with a flatbread before she did the same with her boyfriend during a tortilla challenge.
Poolroom From Chase Elliott’s Hometown Takes a Shot at JGR After Kyle Busch & Denny Hamlin’s Disqualification in Pocono
Following the disqualification of both JGR cars, Chase Elliott's hometown poolroom crack a hilarious joke on what JGR did with tapes.
“Hamlin and Busch Better Get the Same..” – NASCAR Fans Smell Bias After Michael McDowell Receives the Brad Keselowski Treatment
NASCAR fans reacted sourly after Front Row Motorsports driver Michael McDowell was found in violation of the rulebook and penalized.
Fans Annihilate NASCAR’s “Mickey Mouse of a Penalty” Given to Denny Hamlin and Kyle Busch
NASCAR fans are agitated as Joe Gibbs Racing releases a statement regarding Denny Hamlin and Kyle Busch's disqualification at Pocono.
“Ran Him Out of Race Track” – Dale Jarrett Defends Denny Hamlin Amid ‘Payback’ With Ross Chastain
At the Pocono Raceway, Denny Hamlin and Ross Chastain once again took up arms and continued their petty squabble on the race track.
“I Thought Denny Was Pretty Nice About It” – Chase Elliott Reflects on the Denny Hamlin-Ross Chastain Feud
A new rivalry has emerged between Denny Hamlin and Ross Chastain, with Hamlin pushing him near the wall. But Chase Elliott felt it was tame.
The NASCAR Drivers Before Chase Elliott Who Won a Race Without Leading a Single Lap
Earlier, Chase Elliott inherited the NASCAR Cup win at the Pocono Raceway without even leading a lap, after a few post-race disqualifications
Dale Earnhardt Jr’s Co-host & Pal Thanks Denny Hamlin & Ross Chastain for Giving NASCAR “The Oxygen” It Needs
Mike Davis good friend of Dale Earnhardt Jr took to twitter to thank Denny Hamlin and Ross Chastain regarding their rivalry.
“I Hate That” – NFL Veteran ‘Patriot Killer’ Sympathises with Kevin Harvick After His Senseless Crash in Pocono
Following the NASCAR race at the Pocono Raceway, ex NFL player Bernard Pollard Jr expressed sympathy for Kevin Harvick after he missed a win.
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) |
