The 2026 NASCAR season will roll into Pocono Raceway this weekend, bringing together a blend of seasoned veterans and emerging talent.
A Fresh Look on the Track
Trackhouse Racing’s Ross Chastain will debut a striking Busch Light Lime Chevrolet, a paint scheme that fuses the brand’s signature lime hue with a bold new design.
Chastain, who recorded a personal best 13th‑place finish at Pocono after joining Trackhouse, is also slated to provide commentary for the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series broadcast on Saturday.
Connor Zilisch, entering his 19th career Cup Series start, looks to build on a breakthrough victory at Pocono last year, a win that was guided by crew chief Dale Earnhardt Jr. and that propelled him onto the national stage.
Shane van Gisbergen, currently 14th in the Cup Series standings, is celebrated for his road‑course prowess, holding the second‑best average finish for May and sharing the modern‑era record for road‑course victories with Chase Elliott.
The Road Ahead
A documentary chronicling van Gisbergen’s rise to NASCAR stardom is now streaming on the official NASCAR YouTube channel, adding a narrative backdrop to the weekend’s on‑track action.