
NASCAR Adjusts 2026 Schedule Amid Thunderstorm Forecasts
A series of weather‑related postponements have reshaped the 2026 Cup calendar, with the Pocono 400 moved forward and extra travel time granted to teams heading to Southern California.
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A series of weather‑related postponements have reshaped the 2026 Cup calendar, with the Pocono 400 moved forward and extra travel time granted to teams heading to Southern California.
Practice and qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series’ Great American Getaway 400 will take place at Pocono Raceway on June 13, featuring a stacked entry list and broadcast coverage on Amazon Prime Video and SiriusXM.

NASCAR's O'Reilly Auto Parts Series heads to Pocono Raceway for a 100‑lap, 38‑car showdown on June 13, 2026, featuring top Cup drivers and strategic battles on the Tricky Triangle.

NASCAR announced a one‑hour advance of the Pocono Raceway Cup Series start to 1 p.m. ET, giving officials extra time to complete the race ahead of forecasted rain and thunderstorms in Long Pond, Pennsylvania.
Rain and lightning forecasts forced NASCAR to shift the Pocono race forward, preserving the schedule and giving crews extra travel time to Southern California.
NASCAR moved the June 14 Pocono Cup Series race to 1 p.m. Eastern to avoid inclement weather, with Amazon Prime Video slated to televise the event.

NASCAR moves the Pocono Cup race start to 1 p.m. EST to avoid inclement weather, leveraging Prime Video’s streaming flexibility while defending champion Chase Briscoe prepares for another showdown.

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NASCAR moved the start time for Sunday's Cup Series race at Pocono Raceway from 3:21pm EST to 1pm EST due to a weather threat, a change made possible by the race's streaming on Prime Video.

The Pocono Raceway event has been moved to 1 p.m. ET on Sunday to ensure the full 400‑mile race can be completed before expected storms.

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The 2025 NASCAR Cup Series will use a single‑car, one‑lap qualifying format at Pocono Raceway, with the order determined by a blend of owner standings and recent race results. The broadcast will air live on Amazon Prime Video on Sunday, June 14, at 3:00 p.m. ET.

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Two non‑chartered cars are set to make the grid for the Great American Getaway 400, which will stream live on Amazon Prime Video at 3 p.m. ET

With a 65 percent chance of rain and a unique track layout, the June 14, 2026 NASCAR Cup Series event promises strategic intrigue and high stakes for drivers like Hamlin, Reddick and Larson.

Denny Hamlin, fresh off two consecutive wins, aims to extend his Pocono dominance while Tyler Reddick holds a narrow points lead.

The upcoming Pocono race will test the championship hopes of Denny Hamlin, Tyler Reddick and a group of Ford contenders, with analysts offering divergent predictions.
Ahead of the June 13 Cup Series race at Pocono Raceway, Denny Hamlin’s recent surge, Tyler Reddick’s lead, and analyst forecasts set the stage for a pivotal playoff‑shaping event.
NASCAR’s O'Reilly Auto Parts Series revs up its 2026 season opener at Pocono Raceway on June 13, with broadcast details, a full schedule revealed, and a competitive lineup of drivers.
Denny Hamlin aims to add to his seven Pocono wins while Toyota looks to extend its recent dominance at the 2.5‑mile oval, with practice, qualifying and broadcast details confirmed for the June 13 Great American Getaway 400.
Denny Hamlin tops the betting market for the Pocono event, drawing comparisons to past legends while a deep field of contenders jostles for position.

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The Stuart Tank Memorial Association is moving its restored M3A1 Light Tank, nicknamed "Lady Lois," to Pocono Raceway where it will be displayed as part of the NASCAR weekend events.