
NASCAR Adjusts Pocono 400 Start Time Ahead of Rain Forecast
NASCAR moved the start of the Pocono 400 to 1 p.m. ET to avoid rain, keeping broadcast partners unchanged while veteran drivers weigh in on potential winners.
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NASCAR moved the start of the Pocono 400 to 1 p.m. ET to avoid rain, keeping broadcast partners unchanged while veteran drivers weigh in on potential winners.

The series moved Sunday’s 160‑lap, 400‑mile event forward to 1 p.m. ET, a change driven by weather concerns and playoff implications, while broadcast partners prepare multi‑platform coverage.
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.

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.

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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