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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.
Exclusive: Chad Knaus Reveals the 3-Word Competitive Advantage of Alex Bowman’s Redemption After Two Years of Misery
Chad Knaus explains the team's mental state after Alex Bowman won the Chicago Street Race last week in an exclusive interview with EssentiallySports.
Cole Custer’s Father Hints at a Secured NASCAR Seat as Stewart-Haas Racing Nears to Closing Its Doors
Cole Custer finally clenched his first win of the season! Already a points leader, he still needed that win and he got it at Pocono.
Exclusive: Justin Allgaier Left Frustrated in Pocono After ‘Lucky Dog of NASCAR’ Claim Goes Wrong
JR Motorsports star Justin Allgaier reflects on a frustrating second-place finish at Pocono Raceway after falling behind SHR's Cole Custer.
Exclusive: Daniel Dye, Motivated by Kyle Busch’s Past Pocono Heroics, Reveals the Secret Behind Conquering ‘The Tricky Triangle’
Daniel Dye chases playoffs & 1st win! Find out how he (unintentionally) learned from Kyle Busch & why IRP could be his redemption ground.
Exclusive: Josh Williams Confesses the Uncertainty of Finding NASCAR’s ‘Lucky Dog’ Amid the Search for Pocono Momentum
Kaulig Racing driver Josh Williams spoke exclusively to EssentiallySports about his hopes from the Xfinity Series race at Pocono.
Exclusive: Victorious Cole Custer Dismisses Being Clubbed With Dale Jr’s Veteran as NASCAR’s ‘Unluckiest Duo’- “Made Our Own Luck”
In the post-race media interaction with EssentiallySports, Cole Custer made it clear that he wants to shine in his newfound victory.
With Mounting Frustrations, Martin Truex Jr Hopes to Overcome His Slump as He Eyes His Double Badge at Pocono
After getting hit by a series of final-lap upsets, Martin Truex Jr hopes to capitalize on his speed and good runs at Pocono.
Exclusive: Soon-to-Be Father Bubba Wallace Guards Wife Amanda’s ‘Nameless’ October Secret-“I Can’t Tell You”
Bubba Wallace's penalty, new attitude & baby on the way! Driver reveals lovely details in an interview at Pocono with EssentiallySports.
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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) |
