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2020 Blood Drive & Drive The Track Event To Honor Dr. Rose

LONG POND, Pa. (July 1, 2020) — Pocono Raceway and the American Red Cross invite blood donors to attend the 15th Annual Pocono Raceway Blood Drive and “Ride for the Red” on Thursday, July 9. This year’s event will honor the legacy and philanthropic impact of Dr. Rose Mattioli, Pocono Raceway’s co-founder and matriarch. “We ... Continue Reading

Dr. Rose Mattioli, Pocono Raceway Matriarch, Passes

Long Pond, Pa. (June 30, 2020) – Dr. Rose Mattioli, matriarch of the Mattioli family and Pocono Raceway, peacefully passed away at her home, surrounded by her loving family, on Monday, June 29. She was 92 years old. Dr. Rose was adored by her family, as well as countless members and fans in the motorsports ... Continue Reading

Pocono Scheduled To Make History With First NASCAR Tripleheader Of Its Kind

LONG POND, Pa. (June 27, 2020) – Pocono Raceway will become the first track in history to host a NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series (Gander Trucks) race, a NASCAR Xfinity Series (Xfinity) race and a NASCAR Cup Series (Cup) race in the same day and at the same venue on Sunday, June 28. ... Continue Reading

NASCAR Doubleheader Race Preview News & Notes

LONG POND, Pa. (June 26, 2020) – Pocono Raceway will host five NASCAR and ARCA events over the next three days. This will include two NASCAR Cup Series races, taking place on consecutive days – a first in NASCAR history. Spectators will not be in attendance during the June 26-28 events at ‘The Tricky Triangle’ ... Continue Reading

Weis Markets and Pocono Raceway Launch Hometown Heroes Program

LONG POND, Pa. (June 24, 2020) – Weis Markets and Pocono Raceway are proud to announce the Weis Markets Hometown Heroes program. This community-focused initiative will identity and recognize everyday individuals who have gone above and beyond. Weis Markets is the official grocery store of Pocono Raceway. Weis Markets is marking its third year as ... Continue Reading

Jimmie Johnson Legacy Scholarship at MCTI Established

The Mattioli Foundation, in conjunction with Pocono Raceway, have established the Jimmie Johnson Legacy Scholarship for students pursuing professional skills at the Monroe Career & Technical Institute (MCTI.) This scholarship recognizes and celebrates the achievements of seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson. “Jimmie Johnson is a champion on and off the track,” said Nick ... Continue Reading

Wood Brothers Racing Named NMPA Pocono Spirit Award 1st Quarter Winners

DARLINGTON, S.C. (May 27, 2020) — The Wood Brothers Racing organization is the winner of the first-quarter NMPA Pocono Spirit Award, selected by vote of the NMPA membership for its charitable work on behalf of quarantined seniors at the Landmark Center and the Blue Ridge Therapy Center in Stuart, Va., the racing team’s home town, ... Continue Reading

SEASONAL, SOCIAL DISTANCING CAMPGROUNDS OPEN AND NEW SITES AVAILABLE INSIDE THE TRACK

LONG POND, Pa. (May 18, 2020) – Pocono Raceway announced their seasonal, social distancing campgrounds are officially open today. The creation of the new ‘Infield RV Park’ Campground, located inside the historic 2.5-mile track and where the stars of NASCAR stay, compliments their established ‘Long Pond’ Campground, located one mile from the Raceway. Together, Pocono ... Continue Reading

Jim Thorpe Area, Pocono Mountain East and Pocono Mountain West High School Graduation Ceremonies Announced at Raceway in June

LONG POND, Pa. (May 8, 2020) – Pocono Raceway will host the high school graduation ceremonies for Jim Thorpe Area High School, Pocono Mountain East High School and Pocono Mountain West High School. All ceremonies will be held in accordance with social distancing requirements set by the Pennsylvania Department of Health and the Center for ... Continue Reading