A Crucial Test at Pocono
This weekend, Pocono Raceway will host the Great American Getaway 400, a event that could finally break Beard Motorsports’ 17‑race winless streak in the NASCAR Cup Series. Live coverage will begin on Amazon Prime Video at 3:00 p.m. ET, offering fans a chance to see the team’s latest effort to translate practice speed into race‑day results.
The team’s recent history has been marked by setbacks. Since their last appearance in October 2025, they have endured penalties and failed qualifications that have kept them off the grid, with Anthony Alfredo’s 21st‑place finish at Talladega standing as the most recent Cup result. Notably, Beard Motorsports has never before taken the green flag at Pocono, making this weekend an entirely new challenge.
Mears Takes the No. 62
Casey Mears will be behind the wheel of the No. 62 Chevrolet, marking his first Cup start of the season. His only prior start this year came in the Daytona 500, where he helped end Garage 66’s seven‑race qualifying drought, a performance that earned the team a spot in the lineup.
Mears’ entry comes at a time when the organization is also linked with Live Fast Motorsports and Garage 66, both of which have supplied equipment and technical support. The collaboration reflects a broader push to leverage resources and expertise as the team seeks its first competitive breakthrough.
Looking Forward
While the road ahead remains steep, the upcoming race offers a rare opportunity for the squad to showcase progress. If the No. 62 can avoid further penalties and capitalize on track position, the team may finally translate its practice pace into a respectable finish.