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Pocono, PA (July 28, 2009)…..The Sunoco Red Cross Pennsylvania 500 on August 2nd is Pocono Raceway’s second NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race in a period of eight weeks. With both Pocono races in such a short span, it is vital that drivers fare well if they want to be in position to challenge for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Championship. The top 12 drivers heading into the final 10 races of the year are eligible to capture the Sprint Cup.

There are only six races remaining in the Race to the Chase going into the Sunoco Red Cross Pennsylvania 500 with 16 drivers within striking distance of securing a spot in the top 12.

Eight of the 16 drivers have victories at Pocono Raceway: Jeff Gordon has four wins, Kurt Busch, Carl Edwards, Denny Hamlin, Jimmie Johnson and Tony Stewart each having two wins. Kasey Kahne and Ryan Newman complete the list of Pocono winners with one each.

Greg Biffle, Clint Bowyer, Kyle Busch, Matt Kenseth, Mark Martin, Juan Pablo Montoya, Brian Vickers and David Reutimann have yet to find victory lane at Pocono Raceway, although Mark Martin has run extremely well, only to come up short of the checkered flag. Martin has finished 2nd on six occasions and has an amazing 31 top 10 finishes at Pocono.

The results of the August 2nd Sunoco Red Cross Pennsylvania 500 are sure to enhance the chances of some drivers and hinder the chances of others in their chase for the Sprint Cup.

Action for the Sunoco Red Cross Pennsylvania 500 Weekend of Speed begins on Friday, July 31st at 10:15 AM with practice for the ARCA RE/MAX Series followed by NASCAR Sprint Cup Series practice at Noon. Weis Markets qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series follows at 3:40 PM. Then on Saturday, August 1st action includes practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series beginning at 10:00 AM followed by the ARCA RE/MAX Series Pennsylvania 200 race at 1:00PM. The Sunoco Red Cross Pennsylvania 500 is scheduled to get the green flag on Sunday, August 2nd at 2:00PM.

For Pocono Raceway ticket information, call toll free 1-800-RACEWAY or visit www.poconoraceway.com and choose the convenient print at home option.

About Pocono Raceway

”The Tricky Triangle” is host to two NASCAR Sprint Cup and ARCA RE/MAX races each year. Pocono Raceway’s 2.5 mile triangular design makes it truly unique. Pocono is the only track on the NASCAR Sprint Cup Circuit with 3 turns, 3 different radii and 3 variant degrees of banking. All that ensures our fans will enjoy some serious action, meanwhile presenting a competitive challenge to the world’s best drivers and their crew chiefs. Pocono strives to create a family atmosphere with increased focus on the Fan Experience. We are Pocono Raceway and this is “The Tricky Triangle.”

In business for over 50 years, Pocono Raceway is family owned and located in the beautiful Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. We are located within 300 miles of one-third of the US population and within 90 miles of New York City and Philadelphia. Pocono Raceway is and always will be an attractive option for NASCAR and race fans alike.

- Pocono Raceway, Press Release