Before diving into my thoughts on the weekend, I have to give it up for Pocono Raceway’s great fan base. I had the honor of meeting many of you this weekend and on behalf of everyone at Pocono, thank you for allowing us to do what we do here. Without your support and loyalty, … Continue Reading
Welcome to Rookie Stripes, the interns’ view of a NASCAR weekend at Pocono Raceway Rookie Stripes: Phillip I’m sitting here, three days after the 5-Hour ENERGY® 500 weekend, still in awe of what I witnessed. This past weekend was my very first experience around a NASCAR event. And, I have to say, I am … Continue Reading
Jeff Gordon celebrates in victory lane for the 84th time in Sprint Cup Series competition. His win in Sunday’s 5-Hour ENERGY 500 at Pocono Raceway ties Gordon with Bobby Allison and Darrell Waltrip for third on the all-time list. Nos. 1 and 2 are Hall of Famers Richard Petty (200 wins) and David Pearson (105). … Continue Reading
By Dino Oberto (LONG POND 6-11-11) Sometimes in racing, you need to be lucky, as well as good. For Tim George, Jr., he was both. George scored his first career ARCA Racing Series presented by Menard victory, in his 50th career start, in Saturday’s Pocono 200. The race ended 21 laps shy of the original … Continue Reading
By Dino Oberto …. “Keeping Track” Each year the stars of the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards always look forward to the bi-annual stops at Pocono Raceway but perhaps none could be more anxious then Nick Igdalsky and for good reason. As grandson to the patriarchs of the famous Long Pond tri-oval, Dr.’s Joe … Continue Reading
Tickets are still available for the Tricky Triangle Club for just $99, with a previous purchase of a Sunday Grandstand ticket! Click here for more information: Tricky Triangle Club Info
(Note: All times and appearances subject to change without notice) More appearances and special events to be added as race weekend progresses. Check back for daily updates! Friday, June 10 Matt Kenseth Appearance (Q&A and Autographs) Location: Shenanigans – 100 South Lake Dr., Lake Harmony, PA 18624 Start Time: 6:00 p.m. Denny Hamlin Autograph … Continue Reading
30th Annual “5-hour ENERGY 500″ – NASCAR Sprint Cup Series – Pocono Raceway – 6/12/2011 (NOTE: subject to change without notice) Vehicle # Driver Owner Crew Chief Veh Mfg Sponsor 00 David Reutimann Rob Kauffman Rodney Childers 11 Toyota Aaron’s Dream Machine … Continue Reading
I mean really…Really!? I need someone to pinch me because I still can’t believe what I witnessed this past Sunday! First, a heartbreaking end for a rookie at the Indianapolis 500, then Dale Jr. runs out of gas! Really!? The Cup race itself had more drama than a TNT show! Biffle and Kahne run out … Continue Reading
Race Day Scavenger Hunt We know you’re coming out to see NASCAR’s top 43 drivers compete on the track, but how about giving you the chance to compete for a ticket upgrade to the Pocono 500! We’re introducing a FREE Race Day Scavenger Hunt for the first 50 pairs of race fans that meet us … Continue Reading
