How long is the Pocono Raceway track?

1.5 mile
A 1.5 mile course utilizing Pocono’s north infield road course and turn 3 of the tri-oval. The course has nine turns and 2 straights, the longest being approximately 1,700′. The course varies in width from 45′ to 60′.

How long is the backstretch at Pocono Raceway?

The frontstretch is more than 3,700 feet [3,740], the backstretch or the Long Pond Straight is 3,000 [3,055] feet and the short straightaway between the Tunnel Turn and Turn 3 is only 1,780 feet.

Why is Pocono Raceway a triangle?

Pocono raceway is a super speedway located in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania at Long Pond. It can almost be likened to the Bermuda triangle because of its irregularly shaped triangle that features three turns of varying degrees.

How far is 1 lap around a NASCAR track?

Drivers go around the track 200 times, covering 2.5 miles with each lap, before arriving at a grand total of 500 miles.

Can I drive my car on a NASCAR track?

You can drive a NASCAR race car at the nation’s premier speedways. NASCAR Racing Experience offers timed racing sessions with no lead car to follow and no instructor riding with you. You are in control as you drive a NASCAR race car on the speedway of your choice.

Is Pocono Raceway open to the public?

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What is the largest track in the NASCAR Cup Series?

Talladega Superspeedway
The biggest NASCAR oval is Talladega Superspeedway in Talladega, Alabama. It measures at 2.66 miles. For all NASCAR tracks, Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, is the longest. The road course hosts the NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR Xfinity Series once per year and is 4.048 miles.

What is the shortest track in NASCAR?

Martinsville Speedway
At . 526 miles in length, Martinsville Speedway is the shortest track on the NASCAR Cup Series circuit.

What are the 3 turns at Pocono?

Pocono Raceway

How long does it take to complete a NASCAR lap?

This means on average it takes around 45 seconds to complete one lap at the Daytona Motor Speedway. Although Superspeedways may be the longest tracks in the sport, they do not necessarily take the longest to complete one lap as some road courses take longer due to the slower speeds that are driven on the road courses.