The NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series is set to return to Pocono Raceway on Saturday, June 13, 2026, for the MillerTech Battery 250, a 100‑lap contest that will test teams on the track’s famed three‑turn “Tricky Triangle.”
With 38 entries on the entry list, the event marks one of the most densely packed Xfinity‑series races of the season, drawing a mix of rising talent and veteran competitors eager to add valuable championship points.
Among the drivers, three current NASCAR Cup Series regulars — Cole Custer, Connor Zilisch and William Byron — are slated to take the green flag, while defending Pocono winner Zilisch returns as a primary contender.
JR Motorsports will field a strong contingent, pairing veteran Justin Allgaier with rising stars Sammy Smith and Carson Kvapil, while Joe Gibbs Racing brings a quartet of emerging drivers — William Sawalich, Brent Crews, Brandon Jones and Taylor Gray — to the mix.
The unique layout of Pocono, with its long straightaways, tight turns and elevation changes, forces crews to balance fuel mileage against tire wear, making strategy as critical as raw speed.
Strategic nuance on the Tricky Triangle
Crew chiefs have been studying historical data to fine‑tune pit road timing and fuel calculations, knowing that a single misstep can swing the outcome in a race where overtaking is limited by the track’s narrow corridors.
Fans will be able to follow the action live on The CW and through MRN Radio’s nationwide network, with additional commentary on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.
As the summer heat builds, the stage is set for a compelling battle where experience, youthful daring and meticulous preparation converge on one of America’s most demanding circuits.