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Long Pond, PA (August 18, 2010)…..Race fans will have to wait an extra week to see NASCAR Sprint Cup Series racing at Pocono Raceway in 2011. Due to a number of changes in the 2011 Sprint Cup schedule, both Sprint Cup races at Pocono have been moved back one week.  The 30^th annual  Pocono 500 is scheduled for June 12 and the 38^th annual Pennsylvania 500 is scheduled for August 7. In 2010, the Pocono 500 was won by Denny Hamlin and the Pennsylvania 500 was won by Greg Biffle.

The NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, which made its debut at Pocono Raceway in 2010, will return to Pocono on August 6 for the Pocono Mountains 125. Elliott Sadler won the inaugural Camping World Truck Series race at the “Tricky Triangle” by less than half a second over Kasey Kahne.

The ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards will also be part of the schedule for both of Pocono Raceway’s Cup race weekends.  The ARCA Racing Series will run on June 11 and will join the Camping World Truck Series for a racing doubleheader on August 6.

“The later dates are ideal for Pocono Raceway,” said Raceway President Brandon Igdalsky. “The June date will allow more families to attend since most schools will be on summer recess.”

All ticket renewals for 2010 ticket holders will be emailed by August 19, 2010. Those ticket holders who do not have an email account will be sent a hard copy via mail. A number of payment plans are available for fans renewing their tickets for 2011. Discounts on Grandstand Tickets and Ticket Insurance are also available. For more information, visit poconoraceway.com or call the Pocono ticket office at 1-800-RACEWAY (1-800-722-3929)

Contact: Bob Pleban, 570-646-2300, bpleban@poconoraceway.com

About Pocono Raceway

“The Tricky Triangle” is host to two NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards races each year and has added a NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race in 2010.  Pocono Raceway’s 2.5-mile triangular design makes it truly unique.  Pocono is the only track on the NASCAR Sprint Cup Circuit with three turns, three different radii and three 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 situated 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