Doubleheader NASCAR weekend to benefit Poconos charities | Poconos and Coal Region

LONG POND, Pa. | This weekend, occasion officers say hundreds of race followers will descend on ‘The Difficult Triangle,’ the area’s iconic Pocono Raceway, to take pleasure in three days of racing together with two NASCAR Cup Sequence races.

The occasion is allowed at most capability and can host a complete of 5 races together with Sunday’s Discover the Pocono Mountains 350, officers say. If the identical driver wins each NASCAR Cup Sequence races, space charities and one fortunate fan stand to win hundreds of {dollars}.

In partnership with Pocono Raceway, the Pocono Mountains Guests Bureau (PMVB) says it should award $100,000 if the winner of the NASCAR race on Saturday additionally wins the NASCAR race on Sunday. 5 Pocono charities have been chosen to win $18,000 every if the identical driver wins each races.

These 5 charities reportedly are: Pocono Mountains United Means, Salvation Military Pocono Mountains, Carbon County Group Basis, Better Pike Group Basis and Wayne County Group Basis. Moreover, one fortunate fan can enter for an opportunity to win $10,000.

For official contest entry and guidelines, go to the official website. If a NASCAR driver doesn’t sweep each races, the PMVB says it should supply these organizations $5,000 price of in-kind advertising and marketing assist every to additional their targets of serving to the Pocono communities which they serve.

“It might be thrilling if the identical driver wins each races however much more thrilling for all of our non-profits which stand to win hundreds for his or her necessary missions,” mentioned Chris Barrett, Pocono Mountains Guests Bureau President/CEO. “We want to give again to a few of our superb charitable organizations which have tirelessly given again to our Pocono Communities for a few years. We all know that final yr was difficult for all of them and we need to assist give again and assist these organizations.”

In its fiftieth yr, Pocono Raceway says it’s ready to point out race followers and guests to the Pocono Mountains an awesome expertise on the tri-oval observe delivered to prominence by the Mattioli household. Within the many years since, they are saying the racetrack has been synonymous with nice racing and Pocono hospitality.

“Our facility is certainly one of many nice points of interest to this area yearly,” mentioned Ben Might, Pocono Raceway President. “The Nice Pocono Raceway Air Present later this summer season will cap off an incredible summer season season returning issues to regular across the Poconos. Our hardworking business seems to be ahead to welcoming numerous households this yr and nicely into the longer term.”

Tenting for the 2021 NASCAR Doubleheader Weekend is offered out, officers acknowledged. They report grandstand tickets begin at $45 for adults on Saturday and Sunday. Children, ages 12 and below, obtain free admission to the 100 and 200 Stage of the Grandstand all weekend. Parking is free and coolers are welcome.

Occasion officers say the 2021 NASCAR Doubleheader Weekend at Pocono Raceway will function 5 NASCAR & ARCA races in three days, together with two NASCAR Cup Sequence races going down on back-to-back days. The jam-packed weekend begins with the Common Tire #AnywhereIsPossible 200 ARCA Menards Sequence race on Friday, June 25.

The CRC Brakleen 150 NASCAR Tenting World Truck Sequence and the Pocono Organics CBD 325 NASCAR Cup Sequence race will happen on Saturday, June 26. The weekend ends with the Pocono Inexperienced 225 Recycled by J.P. Mascaro & Sons NASCAR Xfinity Sequence race and the Discover the Pocono Mountains 350 NASCAR Cup Sequence races on Sunday, June 27.

For added occasion particulars, schedule and necessary fan info, go to the Pocono Raceway website.