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Exclusive: Harrison Burton Contemplates Evasive Action as He Acquits Corey LaJoie of Foul Play Despite Kyle Busch Fans’ Accusations
In an exclusive interview with EssentiallySports, Harrison Burton refused to lay blame for multi-car collision at Pocono in the Cup Series.
Exclusive: Candid Michael McDowell Name-Drops NASCAR’s Biggest Stars on His “Unlucky” List
Front Row Motorsports driver Michael McDowell shared his views on NASCAR's most unlucky drivers in an exclusive interview.
Shane van Gisbergen Letting Slip a Hilarious “Word for Drunk Drivers” Leaves NASCAR Fans in Stitches
Fans cannot stop talking about the terminology that Shane van Gisbergen used after the Pocono Race where he got spun out by a "Wobbler."
Exclusive: Denny Hamlin Credits His Pocono Dominance to Telepathic Connection With Joe Gibbs Racing
Denny Hamlin talks about a fruitful communication strategy with his team at Pocono in an exclusive interview with EssentiallySports.
Exclusive: Frustrated Kyle Busch Rubbishes RCR’s Muck-Up Fueling Corey LaJoie’s Pocono Retaliation
In an ES Exclusive interview with Kyle Busch, he gives insights on the steering issues he had during the practice sessions.
Ryan Blaney’s Hidden NASCAR Superpower Slips Out in the Open Amidst Toyota’s Fading Pocono Stronghold
Team Penske's Ryan Blaney is mounting up his title charge with a second win of this season at Pocono. He seems to have a secret weapon.
“The Damn #7 Is a Weapon”: Richard Childress Publicly Blasts Corey LaJoie & Co. Triggering Fans’ Kyle Busch Scare
Kyle Busch's chances of making the playoffs took a huge dent as he was wrecked out of the Pocono race during a late restart in the final stage.
Denny Hamlin’s Crew Chief Outsmarts Entire Cup Garage Amidst Fears of Nashville Repeat: “Didn’t Want That Option”
Denny Hamlin faces a situation like Nashville. While his crew chief is confident in their fuel strategy, the Joe Gibbs Racing driver is uncertain.
Disgruntled Trackhouse Fans Deem Justin Marks a “F**king Joke” Amidst Ross Chastain’s Playoff Head Scratcher
An early exit from the NASCAR Cup Series race at Pocono for Ross Chastain could derail the team's chances of making the playoffs.
Chris Buescher Unfurls the Worst-Case Scenario of Brad Keselowski and His Brother Reuniting at Pocono
Chris Buescher reunites with Brad Keselowski's brother Brian for the Pocono Raceway! His usual spotter is out, and Brian will be guiding him on the tracks
Noah Gragson Offers 1-Word Apology to SHR Moments After Shocking Pocono Exit
Stewart Haas Racing driver Noah Gragson had an unfortunate end to his race at Pocono after crashing out early in the Stage 1 run.
Exclusive: Alex Bowman Deemed the Lucky Dog of NASCAR by Xfinity Driver, Despite Not Being the Fastest
NASCAR Xfinity Series driver believes Alex Bowman is NASCAR's Lucky Dog while speaking in an exclusive interview with EssentiallySports.
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) |
