
Pocono 400 Returns in 2026 with Record Speed and New Storylines
Denny Hamlin grabs pole at 173.250 mph as Christopher Bell races with a cast and Bubba Wallace faces a backup car.
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Denny Hamlin grabs pole at 173.250 mph as Christopher Bell races with a cast and Bubba Wallace faces a backup car.
Denny Hamlin took pole position with a 51.948‑second lap, while Bubba Wallace’s qualifying mishap sent him to the rear of the grid and Christopher Bell competed despite a fractured wrist, setting the stage for a highly anticipated race streamed on Amazon Prime Video

Denny Hamlin secured the pole with a 51.948‑second lap, while Brad Keselowski faced mechanical trouble and Bubba Wallace spun out during qualifying at Pocono Raceway.

The 2.5‑mile Pocono Raceway will host the Great American Getaway 400 on June 14, as drivers battle for position in a qualifying system that blends recent race results with owner standings, broadcast live on Amazon Prime Video at 3 p.m. ET.

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.
Denny Hamlin tops the betting market for the Pocono event, drawing comparisons to past legends while a deep field of contenders jostles for position.

NASCAR announces that the 2026 Cup Series event at Pocono will feature a streamlined qualifying format, with each driver completing one lap to set the starting order for the Great American Getaway 400.

The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series will feature a June date at Pocono Raceway, with Hamlin entering as the betting favorite after back‑to‑back wins, while other top contenders loom in the market.

NASCAR’s Saturday qualifying session at Pocono Raceway will set the starting lineups for both the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series and the Cup Series, using a metric-based order that reflects recent performance.

Carson Hocevar’s aggressive maneuver triggered a nine‑car crash at Michigan, finishing fifth, while Denny Hamlin contemplates his next move.

Kevin Harvick advises Carson Hocevar to maintain his daring racing tactics despite recent setbacks, emphasizing the importance of experience and the unique demands of the Gen 7 car.

Saturday’s qualifying for the O’Reilly Auto Parts and Cup Series at Pocono Raceway will see Patrick Emerling atop the O’Reilly order and Casey Mears leading the Cup field, with metric scores dictating the lineup.

The 2026 Cup Series schedule confirms a June date at Pocono Raceway, where a new one‑lap qualifying system and a competitive driver field promise a fresh twist on tradition.

A late‑season surge by Denny Hamlin has turned the points battle into a tight race, with the final showdown likely to hinge on the Daytona 500.

Richard Childress Racing announced a third car for the 2026 O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, debuting with Cleetus McFarland at Rockingham Speedway, while the team remains vague about the program’s long‑term outlook.

From June 12 to 14, 2026, Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, Pennsylvania, will host a three‑day NASCAR weekend featuring the Cup Series, O’Reilly Series and ARCA Menards Series, with live coverage on Prime Video, FS1 and MRN and a points leaderboard already taking shape.

During the recent Dow Championship Pro-Am Tournament at Midland Country Club, Dow introduced a special paint scheme on Austin Dillon's Chevrolet, celebrating U.S. independence and paying tribute to veterans.

Qualifying action at Pocono Raceway revealed a competitive field for the upcoming NASCAR Cup and O'Reilly Series events, with notable performances from veteran drivers and a full slate of ARCA contenders.

Carson Hocevar’s aggressive move at Michigan leads to a nine‑car crash, while Denny Hamlin ponders his retirement amid a competitive season.

Carson Hocevar's aggressive style earned him a career‑best finish at his home‑state track, but the resulting multi‑car wreck sparked criticism from peers and raised questions about his future in NASCAR.

Denny Hamlin narrows Tyler Reddick's lead to 51 points, while four pivotal events — Pocono, Naval Base Coronado, Sonoma and Chicagoland — will determine the playoff field.

Carson Hocevar’s fifth‑place finish at Michigan was overshadowed by a nine‑car crash, prompting criticism from peers like Bubba Wallace and raising questions about his racing style.

Carson Hocevar’s aggressive maneuver triggers a nine‑car crash at Michigan, earning his best Cup finish, while Denny Hamlin ponders retirement after a strong season.

Carson Hocevar's best Cup finish at Michigan ignited a nine‑car crash, drawing criticism from peers and prompting Denny Hamlin to weigh his racing future.