As the NASCAR season heats up, the action shifts to the picturesque Pocono Mountains of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Following an exhilarating weekend on the streets of Chicago, drivers and fans alike are gearing up for a thrilling triple-header at the infamous “Tricky Triangle” of Pocono Raceway.

CRC Brakleen 175 (Craftsman Truck Series)
When: Friday, July 12, 5:30 p.m. ET (FS1, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)
Where: Pocono Raceway; Long Pond, Pennsylvania
Last Year’s Winner: Kyle Busch

Kicking off the weekend is the Craftsman Truck Series that will take center stage with the CRC Brakleen 175. All eyes will be on Christian Eckes, who dominated last month’s race in Nashville with a wire-to-wire victory. However, he’ll face stiff competition from rising star Daniel Dye, who’s coming off a career-best second-place finish, and the experienced Ross Chastain, piloting the same truck that carried him to victory at Pocono in 2019.
My Pick To Win: Christian Eckes

Explore The Pocono Mountains 225 (Xfinity Series)
When: Saturday, July 13, 3 p.m. ET (USA Network, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, NBC Sports App)
Where: Pocono Raceway; Long Pond, Pennsylvania
Last Year’s Winner: Austin Hill

Saturday’s action features the Xfinity Series with the Explore The Pocono Mountains 225. Last year’s dramatic finish saw Austin Hill inherit the win after Josh Berry’s last-lap misfortune. Berry returns this year with AM Racing, hungry for redemption. Meanwhile, William Byron steps down from the Cup Series to pilot the #17 Hendrick Motorsports car, seeking his first win of the season in the Xfinity Series.
My Pick To Win: Jesse Love

The Great American Getaway 400 Presented by VisitPA.com (Cup Series)
When: Sunday, July 14, 2:30 p.m. ET (USA Network, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)
Where: Pocono Raceway; Long Pond, Pennsylvania
Last Year’s Winner: Denny Hamlin

The weekend culminates on Sunday with the main event: The Great American Getaway 400. Fresh off his victory in Chicago, Alex Bowman enters with renewed confidence, looking to replicate his 2021 Pocono win. However, all eyes will be on Denny Hamlin, the reigning Pocono master with seven victories at the track.

Pocono Raceway, known for its unique triangular shape and challenging turns, promises to deliver excitement across all three races. Each turn of the 2.5-mile track mimics a different NASCAR venue, testing drivers’ versatility and strategy.
My Pick To Win: Denny Hamlin

As NASCAR’s best tackle the Tricky Triangle, fans can expect close racing, strategic pit calls, and perhaps a few surprises along the way. With championship implications on the line in all three series, this weekend at Pocono Raceway is not to be missed.

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