what kind of course is pocono raceway

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A 1.4 mile road course utilizing the Long Pond straight of the tri-oval
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A short track is an oval track less than one mile (1.6 km) long, with the majority being 0.5 miles (0.8 km) or shorter. Drivers seeking careers in oval track racing generally serve their apprenticeship on short tracks before moving up to series which compete on larger tracks.
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. This course has 13 turns, including a hairpin and 4 straights with the longest straight being approximately 1,545 feet. The course varies in width from 45-60 feet.

What type of track is Pocono Raceway?

At first Pocono International Raceway comprised a three-quarter mile oval and a drag strip (which was to double as the main straight for the full, 2.5-mile 'tri-oval'). A 1.8-mile road course was added in 1969 and in early 1970 the work on the full sized oval was started.

What is the population density of the Pocono Raceway?

Pocono Raceway is a disc golf course in Long Pond, Pennsylvania. Get directions, share your course pictures, and find local tournaments, leagues and players here. 336 People Learned More Courses ›› View Course HOME | Stackedontrack Good www.stackedontrack.com Next Event: August 15th (Mega Course) & 16th (North Course) - Pocono Raceway

What is the name of the race track in Pennsylvania?

Pocono Road Course. East Option 3 - 1.09 Mile. East Course. Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Option 4. Southeast Course. Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Option 4 Option 5 Option 6. South Course. Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Option 4. North Course.

Who owns Pocono racetrack?

Apr 17, 2021 · North Course is a 1.5 mile course utilizing Pocono’s north infield road course and turn 3 of the tri-oval. The course has nine turns and 2 straights, the longest being approximately 1,700′. The course varies in width from 45′ to 60′. See course layout below highlighted in yellow.

What kind of track is Pocono Raceway?

Pocono Raceway"The Tricky Triangle"SurfaceAsphaltLength2.5 mi (4.023 km)Turns3BankingTurn 1: 14° Turn 2: 8° Turn 3: 6°14 more rows

Is Pocono Raceway a short track?

Pocono's infield short track was best known as the longtime home of the Race of Champions for NASCAR modifieds and the 41st annual Race of Champions was the final race at the track on Sept.Jun 25, 2021

Is Pocono Raceway a Superspeedway?

We are proud to use the 2.5 mile superspeedway at Pocono Raceway. It is located in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania, which is located within two hours of Philadelphia and New York City. It is also known as the “Tricky Triangle.” Pocono Raceway boasts the longest front-stretch in Motorsports.

Why is Pocono Raceway a triangle?

At many other race tracks, Turn 4 is colloquially called “Calamity Corner.” It's simply much safer for Pocono to eliminate the fourth turn and its associated trouble. Everybody likes pizza, which is shaped like a triangle. So, Pocono Raceway was modeled after a slice of pizza.

Does Pocono Raceway have a road course?

A 1.4 mile road course utilizing the Long Pond straight of the tri-oval. This course has 13 turns, including a hairpin and 4 straights with the longest straight being approximately 1,545 feet. The course varies in width from 45-60 feet.

Why are there two races at Pocono?

Double the races means double the points opportunities, so the race teams that are best geared for making quick and effective adjustments will find the most success on Sunday. The format isn't entirely new after debuting last year, but this will be the first time Pocono can welcome fans.Jun 26, 2021

Who owns the Pocono Raceway?

Joseph (Doc) MattioliJoseph (Doc) Mattioli, founder and owner of Pocono Raceway, not only left a legacy in motorsports, but also in philanthropy.

Who has the most wins at Pocono Raceway?

Jeff Gordon and Denny Hamlin lead the way with six victories apiece at Pocono Raceway. Gordon took his first checkered flag at Pocono in his seventh start on the track, winning the 1996 UAW/GM Teamwork 500, which he followed up with a victory at the 1997 Pocono 500.Jun 22, 2021

How many acres is Pocono Raceway?

In the 1960s, some businessmen purchased 1,025 acres of forests and spinach fields, which would become the future home of the one of a kind triangular-shaped track. A three-quarter mile oval was finished in 1969 and the 2.5 mile track was completed two years later.

Does Pocono Raceway have lights?

Deep in the heart of the Pocono mountains and home to legendary NASCAR races, Pocono Raceway makes for a memorable Night Lights event.

What is the highest point in the Pocono Mountains?

Camelback MountainPocono Mountains / Highest pointCamelback Mountain or Big Pocono is a conspicuous geographic feature on the Pocono Plateau. It is not a mountain, but rather a peninsular section of the Pocono Plateau, that when viewed from three sides, appears to be a mountain. Wikipedia

What is the longest NASCAR track?

The biggest NASCAR oval is Talladega Superspeedway in Talladega, Alabama. It measures at 2.66 miles. For all NASCAR tracks, Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, is the longest. The road course hosts the NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR Xfinity Series once per year and is 4.048 miles.

Circuit History

Pocono Racway is one of the more unusual venues on the NASCAR and latterly Indycar trail; a family-owned venue that is fiercely independent and has a loyal following of fans as a result.

Getting There

Poconono Raceway is located in the beautiful Pocono Mountain Resort area of northeastern Pennsylvania, a few minutes south of Interstate 80. The nearest international airport is Newark's Liberty Airport, around 93 miles or a 100 minute drive away.

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Overview

Pocono Raceway (formerly Pocono International Raceway), also known as The Tricky Triangle, is a superspeedway located in the Pocono Mountains in Long Pond, Pennsylvania. It is the site of four NASCAR national series races and an ARCA Menards Series event in June: a NASCAR Cup Series doubleheader with support events by the NASCAR Xfinity Series and NASCAR Camping World Truc…

Track configuration

The track was designed by 1959 and 1962 Indianapolis 500 winner Rodger Ward. Pocono Raceway has a unique design, as each turn is modeled after a turn at a different track.
• Turn one (14° banking) - modeled after Trenton Speedway
• Turn two (8° banking) also known as the "Tunnel Turn" - modeled after Indianapolis Motor Speedway

IndyCar races at Pocono

From 1971 to 1989, first USAC and then the CART IndyCar World Series held a 500-mile (800 km) race at Pocono as part of the IndyCar 500-mile Triple Crown. In 1989, Emerson Fittipaldiset a qualifying track record of 211.715 mph (340.722 km/h). Following the 1989 race, however, the track was criticized for its roughness, lack of catch fencing and runoff areas. After continuing squabbles …

Race of Champions

From 1977 to 1991, Pocono Raceway hosted the Race of Champions Modified race. From 1977 to 1979, the race was held on the 2.5-mile (4.0 km) triangular superspeedway; from 1980 onward, the three-quarter-mile infield oval was used. Richie Evans and George Kent were the leading winners, each winning two of the fifteen RoC events at Pocono. In 1992, the Race of Champions was moved to Flemington Raceway.

Notable events

• 1971: Schaefer Beer agrees to sponsor Pocono's Indycar 500.
• July 3, 1971: Mark Donohue wins the inaugural USAC Pocono 500. NASCAR Grand National regulars Donnie Allison and Cale Yarborough finish 28th and 32nd respectively.
• July 1972: Massive flooding from the remnants of Hurricane Agnes forced postponement of the Schaefer 500to late July, in conjunction with USAC's Pennsylvania 500 for s…

Races

• NASCAR Cup Series
• NASCAR Xfinity Series
• NASCAR Camping World Truck Series
• ARCA Menards Series

• NASCAR Cup Series
• NASCAR Xfinity Series
• NASCAR Camping World Truck Series
• ARCA Menards Series

Records

• NASCAR qualifying: Kyle Larson, 183.438 mph (295.215 km/h), August 1, 2014
• NASCAR race: Jeff Gordon, 145.384 mph (233.972 km/h), June 12, 2011
• ARCA qualifying: Brennan Poole, 176.304 mph (283.734 km/h), July 21, 2012

Environmental initiatives

In July 2010 Pocono Raceway began the installation of a 3 megawatt solar photovoltaics system. Upon completion the racetrack became the largest solar-powered sports facility in the world. The "solar farm" encompasses approximately 25 acres and consists of almost 40,000 solar modules, which satisfies the energy consumption for the entire racing complex and will help power 1,000 homes. By December 2010, with less than four months in operation, the Pocono system had sur…