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Chase Briscoe won his first NASCAR Cup race with Joe Gibbs Racing at Pocono, while Denny Hamlin secured the No. 1 seed in the upcoming In-Season Challenge. RFK Racing had a strong showing with three top-10 finishes, and several drivers like Ryan Blaney and Chase Elliott also performed well. Losers included 23XI Racing, with no top finishers, and William Byron, who crashed in qualifying and finished 27th.
Chase Briscoe won his first race of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season at Pocono Raceway, securing his spot in the playoffs, while William Byron maintained a lead in the points standings. The race was rain-delayed, and the finishing order included notable performances from Denny Hamlin, Ryan Blaney, and others.
Connor Zilisch, with crew chief Dale Earnhardt Jr., won his first oval race at Pocono Raceway in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, making a late pass to secure the victory amid a race with record cautions and multiple incidents.
Carson Hocevar reflects on recent on-track and social media controversies, acknowledging mistakes and the potential for future reconciliation with Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Denny Hamlin celebrates the birth of his son and his successful history at Pocono. Shane Van Gisbergen secures his first NASCAR Playoff spot with a dominant win in Mexico City, while Amazon Prime continues to showcase compelling NASCAR documentaries, including the Earnhardt series and the Le Mans project.
Pocono Raceway hosts over seven hours of NASCAR action on Saturday, including practice, qualifying, and races for both the Xfinity and Cup series, with detailed schedules and weather conditions provided.
The post-race inspection at Pocono Raceway for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series is complete, with no issues found for winner Layne Riggs of the #34 truck.
Pocono Raceway has sold out the NASCAR Cup Series race for the third year in a row, setting attendance records with fans from all over the world, and expanding camping options, making it the largest crowd since 2010.
The article provides information on the pit stall assignments for the 2025 NASCAR races at Pocono Raceway, including the NASCAR Xfinity Series and Craftsman Truck Series events scheduled for June 2025.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. is making his debut as a NASCAR crew chief for JR Motorsports at Pocono, leading rookie driver Connor Zilisch in the Xfinity Series race, bringing his extensive racing experience and personal connection to the team, and aiming to make a significant impact on the race outcome.
The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series is returning to Pocono Raceway for the MillerTech Battery 200, with five races remaining in the regular season. Corey Heim, the current points leader and last year's winner at Pocono, is favored to win again. The series features a competitive playoff race with six drivers vying for the top spots based on wins and points, and 12 drivers making their first Pocono start. Practice and qualifying are scheduled for Friday, setting the stage for an exciting race weekend.
The NASCAR Cup Series is preparing for the Great American Getaway 400 at Pocono Raceway, with qualifying scheduled for Saturday at 1:45 p.m. ET, determined by a metric combining previous race results and owner points. The qualifying session will be one lap and one round, featuring drivers like Brennan Poole, Cody Ware, and Kyle Busch.
Ryan Blaney's recent performance in the NASCAR Cup Series, including his win at Pocono Raceway, highlights his emergence as a leading driver for Team Penske and Ford. Blaney's consistent contention for victories marks a significant improvement from his earlier career, positioning him as a key figure in NASCAR. The article also discusses the return of the Brickyard 400 to the oval track, the evolving nature of "fair" racing, and the trend of "right-sizing" NASCAR venues to better match fan interest.
Ryan Blaney secured his second victory in five weeks at Pocono Raceway, marking Team Penske's first win at the track since 2011. Other notable performances included Denny Hamlin's runner-up finish and Alex Bowman's third place. On the downside, Kyle Busch and Ross Chastain faced crashes, with Busch failing to finish for the fifth time in seven races.
Pocono Raceway CEO Nick Igdalsky has vowed that the unprecedented traffic issues caused by a severe thunderstorm and lightning delay, which led to hourslong traffic jams and fans missing the Great American Getaway 400, will never happen again. Igdalsky assured that future emergency plans will be put in place to prevent such chaos, even in extreme weather conditions.
Ryan Blaney secured his second win of the 2024 NASCAR season at Pocono Raceway, highlighting Team Penske's strong performance as they also dominated the IndyCar doubleheader in Iowa. Blaney's victory, aided by strategic pit stops and penalties to competitors, positions him as a strong contender for the championship. Meanwhile, Denny Hamlin finished second, and Alex Bowman followed up his Chicago win with a third-place finish. Kyle Busch continued to struggle, finishing 32nd after a collision with Corey LaJoie.