J.J. Yeley, who last tasted a 21st‑place finish at Michigan International Speedway, has been absent from the NASCAR Cup Series for twelve races, a stretch that stands as his longest hiatus since 2019. The upcoming event at Pocono Raceway would have marked his return, but the team’s entry has been withdrawn.
Only two non‑chartered cars are slated to appear on the Pocono weekend lineup, a scarcity that underscores the tightening entry list for independent teams. Both slots are already filled: Joey Gasey will pilot the No. 44 Chevrolet for NY Racing Team, while Casey Mears is set to drive the No. 62 entry for Beard Motorsports and Daniel Dye will be behind the wheel of the No. 78 car for Live Fast Motorsports.
Broadcast and schedule details
The Great American Getaway 400 will be streamed live on Amazon Prime Video, with the green flag scheduled for 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time this Sunday, June 14. The race forms part of a packed slate that includes events at Charlotte, Atlanta and other historic tracks earlier in the season.
NY Racing Team has announced that Yeley will resume competition in July at Chicagoland Speedway, re‑entering the No. 44 Chevrolet that previously delivered the team’s third‑best result in its history. The organization, alongside its partners NASCAR, Beard Motorsports and Live Fast Motorsports, continues to navigate a calendar that blends charter and non‑charter opportunities.