ABOUT. We are proud to use the 2.5 mile superspeedway at Pocono Raceway. It is located in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania, which is located within two hours of Philadelphia and New York City. It is also known as the “Tricky Triangle.” Pocono Raceway boasts the longest front-stretch in Motorsports.

What is the longest straightaway in Nascar?

The raceway also has the longest main straightaway in motorsports, with a 3,740-foot frontstretch. The inaugural Monster Energy Series race at the track was won by Richard Petty on Aug. 4, 1974. GOING LIVE?

Why is Pocono Raceway a triangle?

Pocono raceway is a super speedway located in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania at Long Pond. ... It can almost be likened to the Bermuda triangle because of its irregularly shaped triangle that features three turns of varying degrees.

Why are there two races at the Poconos?

Double the races means double the points opportunities, so the race teams that are best geared for making quick and effective adjustments will find the most success on Sunday. The format isn't entirely new after debuting last year, but this will be the first time Pocono can welcome fans.

What does Pocono mean in English?

The Poconos are an upland of the larger Allegheny Plateau. ... The name comes from the Munsee word Pokawachne, which means "Creek Between Two Hills." Much of the Poconos region lies within the Greater New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA Combined Statistical Area.

A Tour of Pocono Raceway!

What is the fastest NASCAR track?

Michigan is the fastest track in NASCAR due to its wide, sweeping corners, long straightaways, and lack of a restrictor plate requirement; typical qualifying speeds are in excess of 200 mph (320 km/h) and corner entry speeds are anywhere from 215 to 220 mph (346 to 354 km/h) after the 2012 repaving of the track.

How long is Daytona Raceway?

The race has been held every February since 1959 at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida, and it consists of 200 laps around a 2.5-mile (4-km) tri-oval track.

Is Pocono a restrictor plate race?

Hot 20 – Pocono is another non-restrictor plate race, so which one of just four drivers will win it? ... Twenty races down and just seven individual drivers with a tick in the win column. That means, at most, 13 drivers could have a victory by the time they decide who makes the Chase.

What is the biggest race in NASCAR?

The Daytona 500 is regarded as the most important and prestigious race on the NASCAR calendar, carrying by far the largest purse. Championship points awarded are equal to that of any other NASCAR Cup Series race.

How fast do NASCAR cars go at Pocono?

For the main event, we will strap you into a 600-horsepower NASCAR style stock car. Then you're off for the drive of your life, traveling at speeds up to 160 MPH around NASCAR's famous 2.5-mile Pocono Raceway.

What is the smallest NASCAR track?

526 miles in length, Martinsville Speedway is the shortest track on the NASCAR Cup Series circuit.

Why is Poconos famous?

The Pocono Mountains in Pennsylvania have long been a destination for vacationers seeking to relax. The earliest resorts opened in the early 1900s. Known for theater and skiing—and with resorts ranging from affordable to exclusive—it grew in popularity through the 1920s and '30s.

What happened to the Poconos?

The Pocono Gardens Resort closed its doors forever in August 2000. What is this? Vandals set fire to part of the resort in 2007, and the property was ultimately demolished to make room for the new Mount Airy Casino Resort.

Where is the heart of the Poconos?

Long Pond, Pennsylvania, United States

This home is in one of the hottest locations in the Pocono Mountains. With plenty of different communities in the Mountains.

Why do people love the Poconos?

The Poconos is a spectacularly beautiful region excellent for bird watching, zip lining, hiking, fishing, canoeing, golfing, skiing, parasailing and whitewater rafting. The charming small towns that dot the region are all unique and make a visit to the Poconos a true delight.

Who won at Pocono Raceway?

Kyle Busch wins NASCAR Pocono race 2 as other drivers run out of gas.