LONG POND, Pa. — It’s the weekend tens of thousands of NASCAR fans in our area have been waiting for over the past year.
Pocono Raceway is back to full capacity this weekend for a NASCAR Doubleheader.
Newswatch 16’s Ryan Leckey visited the Tricky Triangle Friday morning.
Ryan highlighted some of the family-friendly fun and activities on tap this weekend.
Biggest things to know about this weekend:
- Five races in three days, including two NASCAR Cup Series races taking place on the back-to-back days.
- Two true doubleheaders with Saturday’s Truck & Cup races, plus Sunday’s XFINITY and Cup races.
- Kids are free to attend all weekend. Everyone needs a ticket on Saturday & Sunday, but kids tickets (ages 12 and under) are free.
- Pocono expects a big crowd. One of the biggest to visit Pocono Raceway in a long time.
- Camping is 100% sold out for the weekend!
- Arrive early. Grandstand parking is free. Tailgate and then enjoy Fan Fair on Sat/Sun when gates open at 8 a.m. Racing starting at Noon Sat & Sun.
- Bring your coolers, cannot exceed 12”x12”x12”, and you can bring food, drinks, and even beer! NO glass, please!
- There will be times of heavy traffic and lines due to the amount of fans expected. Be patient, stay hydrated, wear sunscreen and get ready to enjoy an awesome weekend.
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