In the northeast, summertime signals time for busy city residents – from NYC to Philadelphia – to load their vehicles and travel for weekend getaways. While some may opt for beach destinations like Long Island or the Jersey Shore, others prefer the higher elevations of the Pocono Mountains and its unique racetrack.

The NASCAR Cup Series visits Pocono Raceway for its annual summer tour, renowned as the only triangular raceway, featuring three distinct corners with varying shapes and banking degrees, connected by lengthy, speedy straightaways. This challenging layout has earned it the title “The Tricky Triangle,” and being among the select few victorious at this venue is a significant feat.

Where to watch the NASCAR Cup Series at Pocono

When: Sunday, June 20, 2 p.m. ET
Where: Pocono Raceway – Long Pond, PA
Stream: Amazon Prime

Storylines to watch

This weekend at Pocono, pay attention to Carson Hocevar and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and the potential drama when their paths cross on track or during pit stops. Following their confrontation in Nashville, the two seemed to have settled their differences, but tensions flared again in Mexico City.

Stenhouse expressed his frustrations after a recent incident involving Hocevar, declaring, “I will beat your ass,” following a race where Hocevar spun him out. Stenhouse’s tenure continues to stir conversation as he grapples with Hocevar’s racing habits…

In other NASCAR news, Dale Earnhardt Jr. will make his debut as a crew chief for Connor Zilisch during the Xfinity Series race at Pocono, and several teams are navigating competitive transitions.

Pick to win

Denny Hamlin (+450) – The standout driver returns after paternity leave and returns to the site of his numerous past victories, confidently reclaiming his position in the race for the cup.