{
  "id": 1834480,
  "title": "NASCAR: Pocono Raceway announces dates for 2027 season",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/nascar-pocono-raceway-announces-dates-for-2027-season",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-19T00:01:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/nascar-pocono-raceway-announces-dates-000100339.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series will resume racing at Pocono Raceway in 2027 after a one-year hiatus. The two-mile triangular track in Long Pond confirmed its schedule for next season on Tuesday. The 2.5-mile triangular track will host a tripleheader weekend on June 11-13, showcasing all three NASCAR national series. On Friday, the Truck Series returns, followed by the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race on Saturday and the Cup Series race on Sunday, featuring the Great American Getaway 400 presented by VISIT PA. Pocono Raceway president Ben May stated that the renewal dates were chosen to provide fans two weeks to decide. The Truck Series was absent this year due to the World Cup soccer tournament, allowing the ARCA Series to take its place. However, the trucks will return for the 17th time in 2027. MillerTech Battery, the sponsor of this year's O’Reilly Series race, will once again sponsor the truck race at Pocono. Pocono Raceway aims to repeat its success from the previous years, selling out its infield and grandstands. Single-day tickets are available for purchase, with Cup Series tickets starting at $65. The \"Kids Free\" program offers free admission for children ages 12 and under with a ticketed adult.",
  "summary": "After a one-year absence, the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series will return to Pocono Raceway in 2027. The 2.5-mile triangular track in Long Pond announced its dates for next season Tuesday afternoon. It again will host a tripleheader weekend June 11-13 featuring all three NASCAR national series. On Friday, June 11, the Truck Series is back to kick off the weekend. The O’Reilly Auto Parts Series ...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}