LONG POND, PA (September 30, 2013) – Pocono Raceway will host three major motorsports race weekends and two premier endurance race events. The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series will return to “The Tricky Triangle” for the June 6-8 Pocono 400 and the August 1-3 GoBowling.com 400 race weekends. The IndyCar Series will be back for the second straight year during the July 5-6 Pocono IndyCar weekend Fueled by Sunoco. In addition, the Raceway will host the inaugural Tough Mudder Poconos April 19-20 and their third annual Warrior Dash on August 23.
“The past year was incredible,” stated Brandon Igdalsky, Pocono Raceway President and CEO. “Five-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion, Jimmie Johnson, dominated and took the checkers in our June race. Local favorite Marco Andretti set a new track record as he earned the pole for the INDYCAR race in July, but during the race, Scott Dixon came out of nowhere to capture the first open-wheel victory at Pocono since 1989. Then the thrilling duel, at the end of the GoBowling.com 400 in August, between teammates Jeff Gordon and eventual race winner Kasey Kahne, capped off our exciting 2013 racing season.
“We are so excited about how our 2014 schedule is shaping up. We’re not only bringing back some of the best motorsports races in the country; we’re also adding great events like the Tough Mudder and the Warrior Dash. As we shift gears and give fans more events to enjoy, our goal is to turn Pocono Raceway from the motorsports venue it currently is into one of America’s premier sports and entertainment facilities.”
Tickets for the 2014 NASCAR and INDYCAR race weekends at Pocono Raceway, which will include the same supporting series events as 2013, will go on sale October 1, 2013. Fans can visit www.poconoraceway.com or call 1-800-RACEWAY (1-800-722-3929).
For additional information and to register for the Tough Mudder, please visit www.toughmudder.com. For additional information and to register for the Warrior Dash, please visit www.warriordash.com.
liz yezzi |
i am a great fan and now live in Pocono Pa am so looking forward to get in a few races this season
Larry |
AllI want to know is if the race will be on antenna TV looked all ovee.
Pocono Raceway |
The race will be broadcast on TNT starting at 1 pm ET on Sunday, June 8.
Rochelle Burns |
In the past there has been a fundraiser where for a fee there was a car wash and you could also drive your private cars on the track. I was wondering if there was going to be an event like that this summer (2014) and if so when is it scheduled?
Pocono Raceway |
Rochelle- We will be having a similar fundraiser in July and will have more information available soon.
lynn |
i will be vacationing at split rock with grandkids June 22- 29./ 2014. Any events that week?
Pocono Raceway |
Lynn- We do not have anything open to the public scheduled for that week at this time.
Ryan |
Never been to Pocono Raceway. Hoping to come for the PoconoIndy Car Weekend. My mom would like to come as well but she uses wheelchair and/or walker. What is setup there for disabled? Also, she is on oxygen. Any issues we should be aware of with regard to that?
Pocono Raceway |
Ryan- Handicapped/wheelchair accessible parking is available behind the grandstands though gate 11, be sure to have your handicap placard visible. Please call our ticket office 1-800-722-3929 to purchase tickets in a wheel chair accessible section. We also have a shuttle and golf cart transport service available thought the day for disabled patrons. There should be no issues with the oxygen. If you have any additional questions give us a call at 1-800-722-3929
Lindsay |
Did you already have the car wash drive your own car on the track? Will you be having any others this year if not when do you post your schedule for next year and will you be doing one then? This is my boyfriends dream.