RACE START TIME MOVED UP FOR SUNDAY’S THE GREAT AMERICAN GETAWAY 400 PRESENTED BY VISIT PA

RACE START TIME MOVED UP FOR SUNDAY’S THE GREAT AMERICAN GETAWAY 400 PRESENTED BY VISIT PA

• NASCAR Cup Series race will now begin at 1 p.m. ET due to forecasted inclement weather.

LONG POND, Pa. (June 13, 2026) – The start time for Sunday’s The Great American Getaway 400 presented by VISIT PA NASCAR Cup Series race at Pocono Raceway has been moved up two hours to 1 p.m. ET due to forecasted inclement weather. 

NASCAR, Pocono Raceway and Amazon Prime Video worked together to move the start time earlier to give fans the best opportunity to enjoy the entire fan experience including Pocono’s award-winning Fan Zone, Paddock Pass Holder Fan Track Access, Driver Introductions and The Great American Getaway 400.

The Great American Getaway 400 presented by VISIT PA was originally scheduled for 3 p.m. The race will be broadcast live on Amazon Prime Video, Motor Racing Network and SiriusXM Radio. Amazon Prime Video’s pre-race coverage begins at Noon ET.

There will be no change to the opening times for the parking lots (6 a.m.) and gates (8 a.m.). Track access for Paddock Pass Holders opens at 8:30 a.m. and remains available until the conclusion of NASCAR Cup Series driver introductions. The NASCAR Cup Series drivers meeting will begin at 12:30pm.

An updated schedule will be available soon.  

Fans are encouraged to visit www.poconoraceway.com and follow Pocono Raceway’s social media channels for the latest event updates.

For tickets or additional information about The Great American Getaway 400 presented by VISIT PA race weekend, please visitwww.poconoraceway.com.

About Pocono Raceway  

Pocono Raceway, also known as ‘The Tricky Triangle,’ is family-owned and situated in the beautiful Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. In business for over 60 years, the Raceway hosts multiple, national motorsports events including the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series and ARCA Menards Series events. The facility’s calendar also consists of over 300 events including Elements Music & Arts Festival and a wide range of entertainment events, car clubs and racing schools. Pocono Raceway is recognized as the world’s first, privately-owned solar-powered sports facility. Their 25-acre, three-megawatt solar farm provides the energy needs of the Raceway, as well as, adds electricity to the local power grid. Each member of our raceway staff is committed to creating exciting experiences and lifelong memories. For more information, please visit www.poconoraceway.com.