The NASCAR Cup Series is set to take on Pocono Raceway in Pennsylvania this weekend. Following a dramatic race at the Chicago Street Course, where Alex Bowman clinched a victory in challenging conditions, the series moves back to a purpose built circuit.
At the recent NASCAR Cup race in Chicago, Bowman overcame fluctuating track conditions to edge past Joey Hand. While navigating through wet and drying patches, Bowman managed his wet tires expertly. Tyler Reddick, another serious contender, saw his hopes dashed against the wall on the final lap, even as he was making significant advances on slick tires. The drama didn’t stop after the race either with Bubba Wallace being handed a $50,000 fine for intentionally slamming into Bowman on the cooldown lap.
Denny Hamlin returns to Pocono as the defending champion, although his last victory was clouded by controversy after a fiercely competitive clash with Kyle Larson.
When to watch NASCAR at Pocono: The Great American Getaway 400
The NASCAR weekend at Pocono kicks off with the Truck Series events on Friday, July 12, followed by the Xfinity Series on Saturday. The main event, the NASCAR Cup Series race, billed as “The Great American Getaway 400,” is scheduled for Sunday, July 14, at 2:30 p.m. ET.
Friday, July 12
2 p.m. ET: NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Practice
2:30 p.m. ET: NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Qualifying
5:30 p.m. ET: NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series CRC Brakleen 175
Saturday, July 13
10 a.m. ET: NASCAR Xfinity Series Practice
10:30 a.m. ET: NASCAR Xfinity Series Qualifying
Noon ET: NASCAR Cup Series Practice
12:45 p.m. ET: NASCAR Cup Series Qualifying
3 p.m. ET: NASCAR Xfinity Series Explore The Pocono Mountains 225
Sunday, July 14
2:30 p.m. ET: NASCAR Cup Series The Great American Getaway 400
How to watch NASCAR at Pocono: The Great American Getaway 400
Fans can catch the action live on the USA Network and stream it on Peacock, with additional coverage available on TSN in Canada and radios on PRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.
Team and Driver Shuffles
In team news, Front Row Motorsports has welcomed Noah Gragson as their new driver for 2025, with details of a third driver yet to be announced. This comes after Stewart-Haas Racing, Gragson’s current team, confirmed it would close at the end of the year.
Hailie Deegan’s surprising departure from AM Racing paves the way for Josh Berry to make his mark starting at Pocono. Additionally, Spire Motorsports announced Rodney Childers will join the team as the crew chief for Corey LaJoie in 2025.
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