The front page news from the Pocono Raceway.
Dover International Speedway and Pocono Raceway are bringing race fans together to kick-off the 2013 NASCAR season during the broadcast of the “Daytona 500” NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race which will be shown on the 32-foot Sony High Definition screen at XFINITY Live! in Philadelphia on Sunday, February 24 beginning at 1 p.m. In addition … Continue Reading
Joe Mattioli, III leaves Pocono Raceway to pursue new endeavors Long Pond, PA (January 28, 2013) ― Joseph R. Mattioli, III, the son of Dr. Rose Mattioli and the late Dr. Joseph Mattioli, announced today that he is stepping down as a member of Pocono Raceway’s Board of Directors and Executive Committee. Mattioli’s tenure at … Continue Reading
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Track owner Dr. Joseph Mattioli, broadcaster Ken Squier and NASCAR official Jim Hunter were inducted into the National Motorsports Press Association’s Hall of Fame during ceremonies Saturday, Jan. 19. Mattioli, the founder of Pocono (Pa.) Raceway, gave NASCAR a formidable presence in the Northeast when he built the unique, three-turn, 2.5-mile speedway. … Continue Reading
Long Pond, PA (January 18, 2013)―Pocono Raceway announced today changes to their two 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards race weekends. NASCAR Sprint Cup Series qualifying for the Pocono 400 and the Pennsylvania 400 will occur on Friday, June 7th, and Friday, August 2nd, respectively. Additionally, the Pennsylvania 125 … Continue Reading
Be sure to stop by our booth, Booth #204, during the Motorsports 2013 Race Car and Trade Show at the Greater Philadelphia Exp Center at Oaks from Friday, January 18 – Sunday, January 20. Our booth will include exclusive ticket specials, an IZOD IndyCar Series showcar and our very own macot, Tricky! Our friends at … Continue Reading
LONG POND, PA (January 14, 2013) – Pocono Raceway announced today the names of the inaugural Pocono Raceway Fan Council, a 20-member board to be comprised of race fans to assist “The Tricky Triangle” staff in developing and improving the overall fan experience. Pocono Raceway had many qualified applicants but after reviewing all of the … Continue Reading
Pocono Raceway is excited to announce the 20 members selected to the Inaugural Pocono Raceway Fan Council: John Doggett Hometown: Shenandoah, PA Has been attending Pocono Since: 2012 Favorite Drivers: Dale Earnhardt Sr., Dale Earnhardt Jr., Brad Keselowski Matthew Stoudt Hometown: Nazareth, PA Has been attending Pocono Since: 1983 Favorite Driver: Mario Andretti Don Tinsman … Continue Reading
Dear Race Fans, I don’t know about you, but our entire staff is pumped to get this year kicked off! 2013 marks one of the most exciting and jam-packed years “The Tricky Triangle” has seen in quite some time. We can’t wait for the long-awaited return of IndyCar, our 32nd-consecutive year with two Cup Series … Continue Reading
This Holiday Season, we’re giving back to the greatest fans in motorsports with our 12 Days of Giveaways!!! One item will be randomly selected and given away each on our Facebook & Twitter from Monday, December 10 – Friday, December 21 at either 12 Noon ET or 6 p.m. ET. Rules will be explained at the time of … Continue Reading
NMPA Hall of Fame Welcomes Three New Members in 2013 Three men who spent their careers making outstanding contributions to the sport of auto racing will be inducted into the National Motorsports Press Association’s Hall of Fame in January. Longtime NASCAR executive and former track president Jim Hunter and Pocono Raceway founder and patriarch Dr. … Continue Reading
