Schedule Change
The NASCAR Cup Series is set to begin the Great American Getaway 400 at Pocono Raceway a full hour earlier than originally scheduled, with the green flag now set for 1 p.m. Eastern Time as forecasters predict rain that could make the 2.5‑mile oval treacherous.
Denny Hamlin will lead the field from the pole after securing the top spot, a position that underscores his dominance at the track; the driver already boasts seven career victories around the challenging layout, the most in series history.
Broadcast and Streaming
The event will be carried exclusively by Amazon Prime Video, with live streaming available through the platform and a suite of individual driver cameras offered on HBO Max, giving fans multiple ways to follow the action.
Racing fans can expect a 160‑lap marathon divided into three distinct segments, a format that has become a staple of the modern Cup Series schedule.
Last year’s winner, Chase Briscoe, will be looking to defend his title, while Hamlin’s 17 top‑five finishes at Pocono place him among the all‑time elite, trailing only two drivers on the historic list.
Should Hamlin capture this race, he would join an exclusive club of competitors who have won three consecutive Cup Series events, a group that currently includes Tyler Reddick, Christopher Bell, Kyle Larson, Joey Logano and Brad Keselowski.
Despite being the oldest full‑time driver in the Cup Series this season, Hamlin shows no signs of slowing down, suggesting that his pursuit of additional records may extend well into the next decade.