Brandon Jones grabs pole for MillerTech Battery 250 at Pocono
Brandon Jones secured the top spot with a 54.686‑second lap, edging teammate Taylor Gray, as the 38‑car field prepares for Saturday’s race.
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Brandon Jones secured the top spot with a 54.686‑second lap, edging teammate Taylor Gray, as the 38‑car field prepares for Saturday’s race.

Brandon Jones secured the pole with a lap of 54.686 seconds, while Jesse Love posted the fastest practice time. Several competitors encountered mechanical issues and on‑track incidents during the session.

NASCAR has confirmed that the O'Reilly Series will make its way back to Pocono Raceway in June 2026, bringing the series to the iconic 2.5‑mile triangle for the first time since 2024. The race will be part of a packed summer schedule and is expected to draw a large contingent of fans to the Pennsylvania venue.

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.

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 season will see the O'Reilly‑sponsored NASCAR series race at Pocono Raceway in June, with a new qualifying system that uses a single lap to set the starting order for the Nashville‑hosted Sports Illustrated Resorts 250

The 2026 MillerTech Battery 250 will feature 38 drivers, including Connor Zilisch, William Byron and Nick Sanchez, at Pocono Raceway in June.
The 2026 MillerTech Battery 250 will feature 38 drivers, including Connor Zilisch, William Byron and Nick Sanchez, racing on Pocono’s unique circuit on Saturday afternoon.

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.

Nick Sanchez will drive the No. 87 car for Peterson Racing Group at Pocono Raceway, taking over from Austin Green after AM Racing paused its program. His chances of making the Chase remain unclear.

On May 23, 2026, Charlotte Motor Speedway will host the Charbroil 300, featuring a mix of championship contenders and Cup Series drivers, televised on The CW and streamed on Fubo.

After a brief but impactful stint in the O'Reilly Series, AM Racing has closed its doors, ending a historic Ford streak.

The 2026 season will see the O'Reilly Series travel to Charlotte Motor Speedway for the 15th race weekend of the year, where the 300‑mile Charbroil 300 will be contested in May. The event marks a key date on the schedule as teams prepare for a high‑stakes showdown on the 1.5‑mile oval.

After months of bounced paychecks and failed stabilization attempts, AM Racing announced its immediate closure, ending the careers of its employees and casting doubt on the future of rising star Nick Sanchez.

After a season that showed promise on the track, AM Racing announced its closure, leaving employees unpaid and driver Nick Sanchez seeking new opportunities.

After ten years in NASCAR, AM Racing announced its shutdown, stranding drivers Nick Sanchez and Daniel Dye and highlighting the steep costs that have plagued mid‑tier teams.

AM Racing has officially closed its NASCAR program after a brief playoff appearance and a collapsed asset sale, leaving its drivers and staff to look for new rides.

After a playoff appearance in 2025 and plans for a full‑time schedule, AM Racing announced its closure, ending a turbulent chapter in NASCAR.

After more than a decade of continuous Ford representation, the series now runs without a single Ford entry, reshaping the manufacturer battle and raising questions about the future of American‑based teams.

Ford will not compete in the 2026 O'Reilly Series race at Dover Motor Speedway, leaving the brand without a presence in the series for the first time in years.

Ford will not field a car for the 2026 O'Reilly Series race at Dover Motor Speedway, leaving the brand without any entries as both key teams have pulled out.