Denny Hamlin Sets New Track Record at Pocono

Denny Hamlin

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Denny Hamlin found himself in a familiar spot at Pocono Raceway, grabbing the pole for Sunday’s Pocono 400.

His lap of 49.6 seconds (181.415 mph) was also a new track qualifying record. Continue reading

TNT’s 2014 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Coverage Begins Sunday, June 8th

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TNT’s 2014 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Coverage Begins Sunday, June 8 at Pocono Raceway at 1 p.m. ET

Charles Barkley Races Dale Earnhardt, Jr., in Special Feature During TNT’s Pre-RaceCountdown to Green served by Sonic

Turner Sports will begin its 32nd consecutive year of NASCAR coverage with the pre-race Countdown to Green served by Sonic at noon ET on TNT, followed by coverage of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series from Pocono presented by the Dodge Charger on Sunday, June 8, from Pocono Raceway at 1 p.m. ET.
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Kyle Larson on Pole for Pocono ARCA 200

Photo - Kyle Magda

Photo – Kyle Magda

Sprint Cup rookie Kyle Larson rocketed to the pole for Saturday’s Pocono ARCA 200 at Pocono Raceway. He laid down a lap of 53.106 seconds (169.472) mph and no other driver could knock him off. Continue reading

truTV’s ‘Motor City Masters’ Head to Pocono Raceway

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Photo – Courtesy of truTV

truTV’s Motor City Masters Heading to Pocono Raceway June 7-8 with Immersive Car Design Installation

Motor City Masters is off to the races. truTV’s new car design competition is at the center of an immersive car-design installation at Pocono Raceway’s Fan Fair for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series from Pocono 400 during the weekend of June 7-8. Produced with Chevrolet and premiering Tuesday, June 24, at 10 pm ET, Motor City Masters is bringing together ten experienced designers, with various specialties and backgrounds, all sharing a passion for car design.  Continue reading

NASCAR Nationwide Series News & Notes

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Smith, Sadler Pressure Packed Championship Run Continues

The Nationwide Series is heading into an open weekend giving drivers a chance to catch their breath before taking on their longest stretch on the schedule.

After 12 races, first place Regan Smith and second place, Elliott Sadler have a mere four-point difference in the series standings. Smith and Sadler are the class of the series, but they’re watching their rear view mirror for third-place Chase Elliott, a two-time winner and rookie contender.
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