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The NASCAR Xfinity Series returns to Pocono Raceway for the 2025 Explore the Pocono Mountains 250 after competing in Mexico City. The race is scheduled for Saturday, June 21, at 3:30 p.m. ET.
Fans can watch live on The CW, listen on MRN Radio, or tune in through SiriusXM NASCAR Radio. The 2.5-mile โTricky Triangleโ will showcase both rising stars and familiar names in a crowded entry list.
Chase Elliott makes his second Xfinity start of the season, driving the No. 17 Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports. He last finished second at Darlington in April.
Sheldon Creed pilots the No. 27 Road Ranger Chevrolet for Haas Factory Team. Carson Kvapil, from Mooresville, North Carolina, drives for JR Motorsports, while Jesse Love competes for Richard Childress Racing.
Other entrants include Kris Wright with Our Motorsports, Parker Retzlaff for Alpha Prime Racing, and Justin Allgaier in the JR Motorsports No. 7. Each driver brings unique strengths to the grid.
The field also features experienced competitors like Sam Mayer of JR Motorsports and Daniel Dye with Kaulig Racing. Christian Eckes joins the Kaulig lineup, and Harrison Burton races for AM Racing.
Promising young driver William Sawalich will compete with Joe Gibbs Racing, highlighting the blend of rookies and veterans in the series.
A total of 38 cars will take part in the event. Teams like RSS Racing, Alpha Prime Racing, and Jordan Anderson Racing add depth to the lineup.
Notable crew chiefs such as Adam Wall, Jonathan Toney, and Joe Williams aim to guide their drivers to strong performances. Independent teams, including Jeremy Clements and Josh Williams, maintain their steady presence in the series.
This Pocono race comes during one of the busiest parts of the NASCAR season. For many teams, itโs a crucial opportunity to earn points before the playoff picture forms.
Poconoโs long straightaways and three challenging corners often lead to dramatic restarts and late-race strategy moves. Success here rewards agility and patient driving.
The 2025 Pocono Xfinity field includes a mix of full-season drivers, Cup Series regulars, and emerging talents. With stars like Elliott involved, the race is expected to attract significant fan and media attention.
After a week away from the U.S., excitement builds to see who will master the speed and unpredictability of Pocono. When the engines fire on Saturday afternoon, all eyes will be on Pennsylvania for the next chapter in the Xfinity Series.
John Martinez delivers real-time NASCAR Cup Series and Truck Series news, from live race updates to pit-lane strategy analysis. A graduate of the University of Northwestern Ohioโs Motorsports Technology program, he breaks down rule changes, driver tactics, and championship points with crystal-clear reporting.