2026 Great American Getaway 400 Set for June at Long Pond
The 2026 Great American Getaway 400, presented by VISITPA, will take place on June 14, 2026, at Long Pond, Pennsylvania, featuring a competitive lineup and fresh driver developments.
Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Kyle Larson across Nascar.
The 2026 Great American Getaway 400, presented by VISITPA, will take place on June 14, 2026, at Long Pond, Pennsylvania, featuring a competitive lineup and fresh driver developments.

Denny Hamlin will lead the field at Pocono Raceway on Sunday, aiming for his third consecutive Cup Series victory while Tyler Reddick tops the standings.

Denny Hamlin topped the qualifying session with a 173.25 mph lap, edging Kyle Larson by a fraction of a second. The race start was moved up to 1:00 p.m. ET to avoid stormy weather, with Amazon Prime Video handling live coverage.

Denny Hamlin aims for a third consecutive victory at Pocono Raceway, while Chase Elliott looks to break into the top 10 despite a 23rd‑place start and a recent crash with Christopher Bell. Kyle Larson is being touted as a value pick, and the race will stream live on Amazon Prime at 1:00 p.m. ET.

The 2026 Great American Getaway 400 will see Denny Hamlin as the +250 favorite, while analyst Mike McClure’s model predicts Tyler Reddick will miss the top five and highlights Ty Gibbs as a dark‑horse threat.

A deep dive into the nuances of Pocono’s 2.5‑mile layout, the drivers who excel on its long straights, and the tools that can give fantasy players an edge.

Denny Hamlin opens the race from pole position with a 2.77‑to‑1 odds, while Kyle Larson, Tyler Reddick, William Byron and Carson Hocevar round out the top contenders.

Denny Hamlin leads the Great American Getaway 400 at Pocono Raceway, chasing a third consecutive win while Tyler Reddick tops the standings. The race starts at 1 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on Amazon Prime Video and HBO Max.

The 2026 NASCAR season rolls into Pocono Raceway for the Great American Getaway 400, highlighting favorite drivers, betting options, and the variables that shape race outcomes.

Christopher Bell will start the Pocono race with a cast on his broken wrist, and Denny Hamlin enters as the betting favorite.
Denny Hamlin secured pole position with a 51.948‑second lap, while Bubba Wallace crashed and will start at the rear. Brad Keselowski’s engine woes and Christopher Bell’s 22nd‑place qualifying round set the stage for a dramatic 400‑mile event broadcast on Amazon Prime, HBO Max and NASCAR.com.
The upcoming NASCAR Cup Series race at Pocono Raceway will feature a competitive lineup, unique broadcast options, and a 400‑mile, 160‑lap format.
A weather forecast prompting an early start has reshaped the schedule for the Pocono Cup Series event, spotlighting Denny Hamlin's historic dominance and the new broadcasting arrangements that will bring the race to fans across multiple platforms.

Denny Hamlin secured pole position with a 51.948-second lap at 173.250 mph, aiming for his third consecutive win from the front row. The full starting grid features top qualifiers Kyle Larson, Daniel Suarez, Ty Gibbs and Chase Briscoe, along with a deep field of 38 drivers representing major teams.

Hamlin clocked a 54.686‑second lap at 164.576 mph to claim his 51st career pole, tying him with Ryan Newman for ninth on the all‑time list. With rain forecasted, teams are already plotting strategy.

Denny Hamlin aims for his third consecutive win at Pocono’s 2.5‑mile flat track, with Tyler Reddick and Kyle Larson poised to challenge, as rain‑delayed scheduling reshapes the weekend.

NASCAR’s latest technical inspection penalties strip Kyle Larson and Daniel Dye of pit stall selection and key crew members, setting the stage for a high‑stakes race at Pocono Raceway.

Denny Hamlin claimed the pole for the upcoming Great American Getaway 400 at Pocono Raceway, posting a lap of 54.686 seconds at 164.576 mph. The session was reshaped by weather concerns, and his performance ties him with Ryan Newman for ninth on the all‑time pole list.

Denny Hamlin claimed his 51st NASCAR Cup Series pole at Pocono Raceway, narrowly defeating Kyle Larson by 0.055 seconds while several drivers grappled with injuries and mechanical issues.

Rain forced a delay to the Great American Getaway 400 at Pocono Raceway, pushing the start to 1:00 p.m. ET. Denny Hamlin earned pole, Kyle Larson lines up beside him, and incidents involving Carson Hocevar and Bubba Wallace add intrigue to the upcoming contest.

Bell’s injury forces a cast and a backup driver, but he remains focused on the full distance as Hamlin aims for a third consecutive Pocono triumph.

Injury, teamwork and weather converge as the NASCAR Cup Series heads to Pocono, where drivers prepare for a condensed 400‑mile battle.

Denny Hamlin secured the pole for the 16th points‑paying event of the 2026 Cup Series, with the start shifted earlier to dodge forecasted rain.

Denny Hamlin captured pole position at Pocono Raceway, beating Kyle Larson by a narrow margin, while the NASCAR Cup Series adjusted the race start to 1 p.m. to avoid inclement weather. The grid features a mix of seasoned competitors and rising talent.