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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

Raceway Agrees To Host North Pocono School District High School Graduation

LONG POND, Pa. (May 4, 2020) – Pocono Raceway has agreed to host North Pocono School District’s Class of 2020 high school graduation ceremony on Friday, June 12. The event will be held in accordance with social distancing requirements set by the Pennsylvania Department of Health and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. “Pocono ... Continue Reading

Pocono Raceway Solar Farm Reaches 35 Million Kilowatt Hours

LONG POND, Pa. (March 9, 2020) – Pocono Raceway announced today their 25-acre, three-megawatt solar farm has produced 35 Million kilowatt hours (kWh.) The Raceway’s solar farm annually offsets more than 3,104 metric tons of carbon dioxide and generates enough electricity, beyond the power needs of the track, to power 300 local homes and businesses. ... Continue Reading

Camping Times Extended and Limited Camping Options Remain

LONG POND, Pa. (February 10, 2020) – Campsites for the 2020 NASCAR Doubleheader Week will be open for six days, starting on Wednesday, June 24. This announcement comes as camping ticket holders made requests to arrive earlier and marks the first time fans are able to access camping this early in a given NASCAR-event week ... Continue Reading

Drafts & Drafting: Pocono Raceway and Barley Creek Tasting Room & Pub to Host Daytona 500 Watch Party on Sunday, February 16

Pocono Raceway will host a Daytona 500 Watch Party at Barley Creek Tasting Room & Pub on Sunday, February 16 starting at 2 p.m. ET. Those in attendance can enter to win tickets to Pocono Raceway’s historic 2020 NASCAR Doubleheader Week events, NASCAR autographed memorabilia and much more. The event is open to the public ... Continue Reading

Raceway Announces Recent Staff Additions, Promotions and Strategic Employee Movement

LONG POND, Pa. (February 5, 2020) – Pocono Raceway CEO, Nick Igdalsky, and President, Ben May, are excited to announce recent staff additions, promotions and strategic employee movement. These changes come ahead of the Raceway’s historic 2020 NASCAR Doubleheader Week, featuring five NASCAR and ARCA races in four days, from June 25-28. Christine Wolosz was ... Continue Reading