NASCAR is set to descend on Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, Pennsylvania, for a three‑day weekend that will showcase its premier Cup Series alongside the O’Reilly and ARCA Menards support series. The event, scheduled for June 12 through June 14, 2026, promises a blend of high‑speed draft racing on the 2.5‑mile ‘Tricky Triangle’ and the traditional fan experience that has made the venue a staple of the tour.
A packed schedule
The weekend will begin with practice sessions on Thursday, followed by qualifying later that afternoon. Friday’s action includes a second practice before the final qualifying round, setting the stage for Saturday’s Cup Series race. Sunday will close the weekend with the O’Reilly Series event, while the ARCA Menards Series will run its own race later in the day, giving fans a full slate of on‑track competition.
Broadcast coverage will be distributed across multiple platforms. The Cup Series race will be streamed on Prime Video, HBO Max and the Motor Racing Network, while the ARCA Menards Series can be followed on FS1, FOX One and MRN. The O’Reilly Series race will also be available on CW and MRN, ensuring that viewers can tune in through a variety of channels.
Championship landscape
As the weekend approaches, the current NASCAR Cup Series point standings place Tyler Reddick at the summit, with Denny Hamlin trailing by 51 points and Ryan Blaney a further 157 points behind. The upcoming Pocono race offers a critical opportunity for drivers such as Chase Elliott, Kyle Larson, Christopher Bell and Bubba Wallace to shift momentum, while veterans like Joey Logano and Brad Keselowski will look to protect their positions in the evolving standings.
Beyond the leaders, a host of other competitors are poised to make an impact. Names such as Chase Briscoe, Alex Bowman, Cole Custer, Zane Smith, Ross Chastain and Shane van Gisbergen are all entered, adding depth to a field that also includes rising talents like Carson Hocevar, Riley Herbst and Noah Gragson. The convergence of experience and youthful vigor promises a dynamic race that could reshape the playoff picture.