The 2026 Great American Getaway 400 is set to light up Pocono Raceway this weekend, marking the 16th event of the NASCAR Cup Series season. Legacy Motor Club will field its two entries, driven by John Hunter Nemechek and Erik Jones, each hoping to add another chapter to a storied track history.
Nemechek’s Pocono pedigree
Nemechek arrives with a sixth‑place finish as his best result at the 2.5‑mile triangle, a feat achieved in just four Cup starts. His crew chief, Travis Mack, brings eight previous Pocono outings that helped steer Daniel Suárez to a third‑place finish in 2022, giving the team a strategic edge.
Broadcast and sponsorship landscape
The race will be carried live on Amazon Prime, MAX, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, ensuring broad access for viewers across platforms. Sponsorship deals with Toyota and Dollar Tree anchor the car’s visual identity, while Pye‑Barker Fire & Safety rounds out the partnership roster.
A legacy of Pocono excellence
Leadership within Legacy Motor Club reads like a who’s who of American racing history. Jimmie Johnson, a three‑time Pocono winner with four poles and 20 top‑tens, Matt Kenseth, who captured a 2015 victory, and Richard Petty, the 1970s icon with back‑to‑back wins in August 1974 and 1976, all bring a deep reservoir of experience to the team’s strategy.
Such pedigree extends beyond the cockpit; crew chief Justin Alexander will call his 15th Cup race at Pocono, aiming to improve on his personal best of 10th with Austin Dillon in July 2022. The combination of veteran insight and fresh momentum sets the stage for a compelling performance.
Beyond the track, the team’s off‑track collaborations highlight a modern approach to fan engagement. Erik Jones recently appeared in the Money in the Bank 150 super late‑model event at Berlin Raceway and partnered with NFL star Russell Wilson and Grammy‑winning artist Ciara in the Zigazoo #PassTheConfidence challenge, underscoring the driver’s growing cultural footprint.
With the race just days away, the excitement is palpable. Fans can expect a blend of historic competition, high‑stakes strategy, and community outreach that reflects Legacy Motor Club’s ambition to contend at the highest level.