NASCAR races in the rain in Montreal Aug 4, 2008
We felt the race probably came off as good as it could have, Robin Pemberton, vice president of competition for NASCAR, said Sunday at Pocono Raceway. In hindsight, there might have been one or two little things we could have done different. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
NASCAR: Fumes carry Edwards home Aug 4, 2008
Edwards had just enough patience to get his No. 99 Ford across the Pocono Raceway finish line, and even less gasoline. But the minute his feet hit the pavement after his signature back-flip, he was able to laugh off a heated argument he had with crew chief Bob Osborne during a short rain delay. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Kovalainen earns first F1 win Aug 4, 2008
ALSO SUNDAYTOUGH START, STRONG FINISH: Coming off a disheartening wreck a week earlier at Indy, Kevin Harvick got off to a very bad start Sunday at Pocono Raceway in the Sunoco Red Cross Pennsylvania 500, getting spun out on the first lap by Joe Nemechek and winding up pitting and falling to the rear of the field before the race was two laps old. But Harvick persevered, using strategy and a strong effort by his Richard Childress Racing crew to race to a surprising fourth-place finish that... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Auto racing results Aug 4, 2008
Yesterday's results at Pocono Raceway. 1. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Edwards captures Pocono win Aug 4, 2008
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Final practice rained out Aug 3, 2008
(AP) -The final practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Pocono Raceway was rained out Saturday. The 43 starters will have to make do with Friday's hour practice in preparation for Sunday's Sunoco Red Cross Pennsylvania 500. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Red-hot Johnson the Pocono pick Aug 3, 2008
Jimmie Johnson is a confident driver coming off his win last weekend at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and hes my favorite to make it to Victory Lane in Sundays Sprint Cup race at Pocono Raceway. It will be the second time this summer that NASCARs top series makes a stop at the 2. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Fellows wins historic, rainy Nationwide race in Montreal Aug 3, 2008
Where: Pocono Raceway, 2. 5-mile oval at Long Pond, Pa. (USA Today -- Sports)
Bigger Goodyear tire coming for NASCAR's CoT Aug 3, 2008
Grant said Goodyeamportant spring selling season, and big events such as the Budweiser Shootout and Daytona 500, plus the Super Bowl, NHL and NBA All-Star weekends, provide a powerful combination to excite consumers and energize our wholesaler family," said Tony Ponturo, vice president of global media and sports marketing for Anheuser-Busch. The Shootout, a non-points race for the previous season's pole winners and former race winners, will be run Feb. 7. No Comment Two-time Cup champion Tony... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Kahne eyes season sweep at Pocono Raceway Aug 3, 2008
Kahne goes for sweep at Pocono Raceway - Racing - SI.com ... Kasey Kahne won the June race at Pocono Raceway ... After winning the June race at Pocono Raceway, the NASCAR Sprint Cup star sat in ninth place in the season standings, exactly where he remains heading into Sunday's Sunoco Red Cross Pennsylvania 500. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Kahne goes for Pocono sweep Aug 3, 2008
After winning the June race at Pocono Raceway, the NASCAR Sprint Cup star sat in ninth place in the season standings, exactly where he remains heading into Sunday's Sunoco Red Cross Pennsylvania 500. The big difference now is that the Chase for the championship is looming on the horizon and Kahne has not yet nailed down a spot in the 10-race stock car postseason. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Bigger Goodyear tire on the way for NASCAR Aug 3, 2008
NO COMMENT: Two-time Cup champion Tony Stewart, who has often sounded off about tires, rules and anything else that affects NASCAR, was a model of tact Friday at Pocono Raceway. Asked whether the two 500-mile Cup races at Pocono, run just six weeks apart, are too long, he replied: Let me ask you a question: Does my opinion really matter at the end of the day. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Johnson Wins The Pole At Pocono Aug 3, 2008
The No.48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet driver rounded the 2. 5-mile, triangular track in 53. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Nascar: Martin is back with a passion Aug 3, 2008
Martin starts on the outside pole for today's Sunoco Red Cross Pennsylvania 500 at Pocono Raceway with hopes of finding Victory Lane for the first time in 44 career starts at the unique 2. 5-mile, triangle-shaped racetrack. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Points alter strategy Aug 3, 2008
Advertisements David Poole, Staff Writer LONG POND, PA. - The five drivers atop the Sprint Cup standings entering today's Pennsylvania 500 at Pocono Raceway aren't yet mathematically ensured of making this year's Chase. But come on, let's be honest. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Martin revved about career Aug 3, 2008
Today, Martin is looking to win at Pocono Raceway for the first time ... Martin starts on the outside pole for today's Sunoco Red Cross Pennsylvania 500 at Pocono Raceway with hopes of finding Victory Lane for the first time in 44 career starts at the 21/2-mile, triangle-shaped racetrack ... Where: Pocono Raceway, Long Pond, Pa. (Florida Times-Union)
Goodyear wants to know what went wrong Aug 2, 2008
"What we're doing right now is gathering all the data we possibly can to try to explain it,'' Stu Grant, Goodyear's general manager for worldwide racing, said Friday at Pocono Raceway, where the Cup cars race this week.Indy turned into a debacle when the right-side tires provided by Goodyear, the exclusive supplier for all three of NASCAR's top racing series, wore out so fast that NASCAR had to keep putting out caution flags every 10 or 12 laps in the Allstate 400 at the... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Johnson knocks Martin off Pocono pole Aug 2, 2008
Johnson won his second pole in a row and third of the season Friday at Pocono Raceway, knocking Martin off the top spot in qualifying for the Sunoco Red Cross Pennsylvania 500. Coming off a second-place run at Chicago and a victory last week at Indianapolis, it appears Johnson has found his stride after a relatively slow start for the two-time reigning Cup champion. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Mark BeechRACING FAN Aug 2, 2008
Applauding one of racing's good guys as his careernears itsend - Mark Beech - SI.com. Posted: Thursday July 31, 2008 11:05AM; Updated: Thursday July 31, 2008 2:09PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Gordy Bryan will be driving a stock car to benefit AstraZeneca Aug 2, 2008
Gordy Bryan, a member of the non-profit cancer support organization The Great Guy Group, will race a stock car at Pocono Raceway to raise money for the AstraZeneca Hope Lodge ... Bryan, former head coach of the Harrisburg Horizon of the Eastern Basketball Alliance and a standout basketball player at Malvern Preparatory School and Virginia Tech, will race on the Pocono Raceway's 2 ... Last year, Bryan raised $3,000 for the American Cancer Society by driving the Pocono Raceway through Coaches vs.... (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Auto Racing Notebook: Johnson bumps Martin for pole (Today) Aug 2, 2008
Johnson won his second pole in a row and third of the season yesterday at Pocono Raceway, knocking Martin off the top spot in qualifying for the Pennsylvania 500 at 1 p.m. tomorrow at Long Pond, Pa ... " Martin turned a lap of 167.560 mph that looked like it probably would hold up for his first pole since 2001. But Johnson moved him to the outside of the front row with a sizzling 168.215. Johnson and the No. 48 Chevrolet team got off to what, for them, was a slow start this season, struggling to... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Twins' spin: Liriano in, Hernandez out Aug 2, 2008
Miscellany Johnson back on the pole at Pocono Jimmie Johnson won his second pole in a row and third of the NASCAR Sprint Cup season, knocking Mark Martin off the top spot in qualifying for tomorrow's Sunoco Red Cross Pennsylvania 500 at Pocono Raceway in Long Pond. Martin turned a lap of 167. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Johnson still rolling, claims Pocono pole Aug 2, 2008
One week after winning the pole position and the Allstate 400 in Indianapolis, Johnson drove his No. 48 Chevrolet to the top starting spot for Sunday's Sunoco American Red Cross Pennsylvania 500 at Pocono Raceway. Johnson had one victory in the first 19 races this season, and that came on a fuel gamble April 12 at Phoenix International Raceway. (Florida Times-Union)
Notebook: Johnson will drive for Moss' Truck series team (Today) Aug 1, 2008
"I enjoy racing [on the road course] at Watkins Glen and, for some reason always seem to be a little better there than Sonoma. We've had some top fives, so, hopefully, this will put us in the win column. NASCAR Textinfoxxx What: Pennsylvania 500, 1 p.m. Sunday Where: Pocono International Raceway, Long Pond, Pa. Last year: Kurt Busch dominated Pocono Raceway from the opening lap and snapped a 51-race losing skid. TV: ESPN. "As for the trucks, I am really looking forward to that. I have never run... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Petty to use 3 drivers in No. 45 over next 3 races Jul 30, 2008
Chad McCumbee will attempt to qualify the car this weekend at Pocono Raceway. Kyle Petty will try to qualify the car the next week at Watkins Glen, and Terry Labonte will drive it at Michigan. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Driving No. 45 will be team effort Jul 30, 2008
Chad McCumbee will attempt to qualify the car this weekend at Pocono Raceway, Kyle Petty will try to qualify the car the next week at Watkins Glen and Terry Labonte will drive it at Michigan. "Chad, Kyle and Terry will be competing at places where they have all had success in the past," said Robbie Loomis, vice president of race operations. (News & Observer -- Sports)
This Week In Auto Racing August 1 - August 3 Jul 30, 2008
Pennsylvania 500 - Pocono Raceway - Long Pond, PA. It's been a very busy week for NASCAR in determining what went wrong with Sunday's tire-marred race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Villeneuve set for Nationwide debut Jul 30, 2008
CHARITY WORK:@ For the first time since 1997, the August race at Pocono Raceway has a title sponsor and it's one that can make a difference ... "Pocono Raceway admires and respects the work of the Red Cross and wanted to help support its mission and the great work they do for families in Pennsylvania," said track president Brandon Igdalsky ... As part of this partnership, Pocono Raceway will donate 10 percent of the ticket revenue generated by online ticket buyers who use the promo code REDCROSS... (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
NASCAR orders mandatory cautions to monitor tires Jul 28, 2008
So Goodyear shipped in about 800 tires it uses at Pocono Raceway to have on reserve, and NASCAR said it would throw a yellow flag 10 laps into the race so teams can make a mandatory pit stop to examine the tire wear. NASCAR vice president of competition Robin Pemberton said the tires used during the first run will then be tested to check the wear. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Victory Lane Jul 28, 2008
Sterling Marlin268LOOKING AHEADWHAT: Pennsylvania 500WHERE: Pocono Raceway, Long Pond, Pa. GREEN FLAG: 2 p.m. SundayTV: ESPN RADIO: WQDR-94. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Johnson wins Brickyard pole Jul 27, 2008
Made in June at Pocono Raceway, the veteran said he didn't mean to sound so certain victory was his to take. I didn't feel like when I made the statement, like (it was) Babe Ruth pointing. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
J.J. takes Brickyard pole Jul 27, 2008
" Martin, as is his manner, downplayed his alleged guarantee after qualifying. Made in June at Pocono Raceway, the veteran said he didn't mean to sound so certain victory was his to take. "I didn't feel like when I made the statement, like (it was) Babe Ruth pointing. Maybe it was, but I didn't mean it that way," Martin said. "But I did mean that we were going to come here and be strong and I feel like no matter what happens tomorrow I can halfway save face on that because Top 10 in both... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Stewart always focused at Indy Jul 26, 2008
5-mile track to another; the series heads East to Northern Pennsylvania for their second trip to the tricky triangle known as Pocono Raceway. Looking for some more fantasy fun. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Mosley wins privacy suit Jul 25, 2008
(The Associated Press)TERRY LABONTE GETS ONE-RACE RIDE: Terry Labonte, 51, will drive the No. 10 Charter Dodge for Gillett Evernham Motorsports in the Aug. 3 NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Pocono Raceway. Labonte, the 1984 and 1996 Cup series champion, will substitute for Patrick Carpentier who is racing in the NASCAR Nationwide Series race that weekend in his hometown of Montreal. (News & Observer -- Sports)
NASCAR: Some don't like it hot Jul 17, 2008
When Dale Earnhardt Jr. climbed from his race car after June's race at Pocono Raceway, his knees wobbled and he struggled to catch his breath. Denny Hamlin and Brian Vickers also were noticeably shaken by the heat inside their cars. (The Augusta Chronicle)
It's too hot in the COT Jul 16, 2008
When Dale Earnhardt Jr. climbed from his race car after last month's race at the Pocono Raceway, his knees wobbled, and he struggled to catch his breath. Denny Hamlin and Brian Vickers also were noticeably shaken by the heat inside their cars. (Florida Times-Union)
Free gas (but only for racing) Jun 29, 2008
"Travel and hotels Airlines have passed their rising costs to the public, keeping many fans at home. Races are attracting regional crowds instead of drawing from across the country. And because people aren't traveling, hotels aren't at capacity. The Courtyard by Marriott in Scranton, Pa., for example, has been sold out for every race at Pocono Raceway since the hotel was built. For June's race, however, there were 35 empty rooms, prompting hotel officials to slash their prices. "What I'm really... (Florida Times-Union)
Road-course specialists will be out in force at Infineon Jun 20, 2008
What: Toyota/Save Mart 350, 16th of 36 races for NASCAR's Sprint Cup Series. Where: Infineon Raceway, 1. (USA Today -- Sports)
Rain cancels LifeLock qualifying; Kyle Busch takes pole on points Jun 14, 2008
Sunday's field will be set by order of the point standings, meaning , who finished last in last Sunday's race at Pocono Raceway, will sit on the pole. 21 points behind Busch in the Sprint Cup standings, will start second. (USA Today -- Sports)
On the Road to Beijing n literally Jun 14, 2008
Burton will circle the Pocono Raceway in Pennsylvania on Aug. 3 in a paint scheme featuring the ATfive-ring logo and images of U.S. Olympic Team hopefuls, Liukin and swimmer Michael Phelps ... The race car will tour the country to promote excitement for the 2008 Olympic Games and support for Team USA until its race track debut at the Pennsylvania 500 at Pocono Raceway in August. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Drivers expecting a cooler ride this week at Michigan Jun 13, 2008
Will drivers be complaining as much about excessive heat in their cockpits as they were last weekend at Pocono Raceway. Temperatures are forecast in the high 80s at Michigan, so that should offer drivers relief from the scorching mid-90s they endured in Pennsylvania. (USA Today -- Sports)
Montoya now pleased with team's direction Jun 12, 2008
Before his star driver could reply, the owner had Montoya in a headlock as the two playfully greeted each other at Pocono Raceway ... I was going to watch it with you on Saturday (at Pocono Raceway), but then we did a golf outing and the guys from NASCAR, some officials, went out and I thought that would be pretty cool. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Petty Enterprises sells controlling interest to equity firm Jun 11, 2008
"It's just a different world out there than it was five years ago, 10 years ago. The deal continues a trend of outside investors banking on NASCAR. It appears similar to the one which investor George Gillett struck with Evernham Motorsports last year shortly after the Fenway Sports Group announced its merger with Roush Racing. It's the huge dollars invested in research, development and testing which has left Petty Enterprises behind the 8-ball. Of the team's 268 victories, 200 were by Richard... (USA Today -- Sports)
After tough first season, Red Bull showing progress Jun 10, 2008
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -Brian Vickers and AJ Allmendinger both failed to make it to Victory Lane at Pocono Raceway. Still, there was an air of celebration around Red Bull Racing when the drivers completed the exhausting 500 miles of racing. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Heat at Pocono takes its toll on several drivers Jun 10, 2008
The temperatures may have given more ammunition to critics who want at least one of the two summertime races at Pocono Raceway be cut back to 400 miles. "It was a long one," Allmendinger said after letting out a sigh behind his trailer. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Kahne responds to NASCAR fan support Jun 10, 2008
On Sunday at Pocono Raceway, Kahne made it three wins in four races. Driving what he called the best car he has ever had, he overcame an early mistake in the pits to capture the checkered flag in the Pocono 500. (Scranton Times, PA)
Kahne continues hot streak with win at Pocono Jun 10, 2008
With pit strategy so critical at Pocono Raceway, it was no surprise to see Kasey Kahne s team make a sudden change. It could have cost him a victory. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Nascar: Kahne rolling, easily wins at Pocono Jun 10, 2008
He won for the second time in the past three Sprint Cup Series points races yesterday at Pocono Raceway, and counting his win in the All-Star race, Kahne has been to Victory Lane three times in the past four events. And he knows he has got his fans to thank after they voted him into the All-Star race, giving him the push he needed to rally his way to ninth in the Sprint Cup Series standings. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Mighty Kasey Jun 9, 2008
Simply put Pocono Raceway does not deserve to host two 500-mile races and measures need to be taken soon to eliminate the unfortunate boredom fans have come to expect whenever the circuit heads to Pennsylvania. There are only two options. (CBS News)
Pocono notebook: Buschfinds unhappy end Jun 9, 2008
The satellite feed at Pocono Raceway crashed with 10 laps remaining in Saturday night's race in Nashville, and Earnhardt had to monitor Brad Keselowski's first career victory over the Internet. "I'd have liked to have been there,'' Earnhardt Jr. said before Sunday's race. "We've been waiting for that for a long, long time. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Kahne keeps momentum going with Pocono triumph Jun 9, 2008
Although Kahne indeed appeared livelier than expected after the 4 -hour marathon, his response every time the heat was on at Pocono Raceway was more remarkable. He never panicked despite alternate pit stops for tires early, after miscommunication over how many tires to take left his Dodge Charger missing some left-side lug nuts. (USA Today -- Sports)
Notebook: Kyle Busch wrecks twice at Pocono Jun 9, 2008
The satellite feed at Pocono Raceway crashed with 10 laps remaining in Saturday night's race in Nashville, and Earnhardt had to monitor Brad Keselowski's first career victory over the Internet. "I'd have liked to have been there," Earnhardt Jr. said before Sunday's race. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Busch’s last-place Pocono finish tightens standings Jun 9, 2008
Busch s last-place Pocono finish tightens standings BY DANTE TERENZIOAND DONNIE COLLINSSTAFF WRITERS 06/09/2008 LONG POND Only one thing could have happened in order for Kyle Busch to lose his NASCAR Sprint Cup Series points lead at Pocono Raceway on Sunday. Jeff Burton had to win the race, and Busch needed to finish dead last which had to be considered a near impossibility considering Busch has 10 top-10 finishes and four wins in 14 races this season. (Scranton Times, PA)
Kahne stays hot, wins Pocono 500 Jun 9, 2008
Kahne easily made his way toward the front again and wound up winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race on a sweltering Sunday afternoon at Pocono Raceway. Kahne passed Brian Vickers Toyota for the lead for good with 15 laps remaining and drove off to the checkered flag by 3. (Scranton Times, PA)
Red-hot Kahne wins again Jun 9, 2008
Kahne's No. 9 Dodge team overcame an early pit miscue to win Sunday's Pocono 500 at Pocono Raceway in dominating fashion. The win is Kahne's second Sprint Cup Series victory in three weeks and gives him three during a four-week span, including his $1 million victory in the Sprint All-Star Race at Lowe's Motor Speedway. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Kahne remains red hot at Pocono Jun 9, 2008
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NASCAR: Pocono Goes To Kahne Jun 9, 2008
Kahne dominated at Pocono Raceway for his second victory in the last three Sprint Cup Series points races. Counting his win in the All-Star race last month, Kahne has been to Victory Lane three times in the past four events. (Click2Houston, TX)
In a race to criticize Jun 8, 2008
Pocono Raceway is officially under attack, and the assault comes as its owners ardently defend its future on the NASCAR schedule. Bruton Smith, the billionaire owner of Speedway Motorsports Inc., wants desperately to purchase the mountain racetrack from owners Joseph and Rose Mattioli. (Boston Globe)
Stenhouse wins ARCA race Jun 8, 2008
After dominating much of the early part of the ARCA Pocono 200 at Pocono Raceway on Saturday, a pair of flat tires sent Speed to the pits and dropped him back in the field. He was in 16th place with seven laps remaining, but stormed his way to the front, passing 14 of the cars in front of him. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Kyle Busch wrecks car in Pocono practice, starting last Jun 8, 2008
- NASCAR points leader Kyle Busch wrecked his car during practice Saturday at Pocono Raceway and had to go to a backup. Busch lost control of his Toyota as he apparently headed toward pit road with just about two minutes left in the first practice session. (MSNBC -- Sports)
NASCAR: Momentum is key to racing Jun 8, 2008
--- Success at the Pocono Raceway can be measured by just a few feet. Although the triangle-shaped track is 2. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Rookie Stenhouse captures ARCA race Jun 8, 2008
After dominating much of the early part of the ARCA Pocono 200 at Pocono Raceway on Saturday, a pair of flat tires sent Speed to the pits and dropped him back in the field ... The grandson of Pocono Raceway CEO Dr. Joseph Mattioli was taken out in a crash by Dexter Bean on lap 16. (Scranton Times, PA)
Junior says not much has changed Jun 8, 2008
Competitively, it seemed like a slam dunk, but still, as he stood in front of his hauler at Pocono Raceway, it s hard to think he didn t have to deal with at least a little risk. Personally, if not professionally. (Scranton Times, PA)
NASCAR fans get their fix on tiny scale in Scranton Jun 8, 2008
Mrs. Lyckowski thinks the Pocono Raceway can be underrated, and fans need to know to appreciate what they have in their backyard. Contact the writer: mreiter@timesshamrock. (Scranton Times, PA)
Long road for Busch Jun 8, 2008
He will try to expand upon that number today in the Pocono 500 at Pocono Raceway. Some of Busch s magic wore off during practice Saturday. (Scranton Times, PA)
