Rain Delays Start of Exciting NASCAR Cup Race at Pocono

The weekend has drawn a sold-out crowd to Pocono Raceway, known as “The Tricky Triangle.” With only nine Cup Series races left before the playoffs, the stakes are high.

Ten drivers have already secured their playoff spots, leaving six places still open. Last week’s race saw Shane van Gisbergen win in Mexico City, highlighting how unpredictable this season has been.

Qualifying ended with Denny Hamlin securing the pole for Joe Gibbs Racing. Hamlin is the most successful driver at Pocono, with seven career wins on the 2.5-mile track.

He will start alongside Chris Buescher on the front row, with Carson Hocevar and John Hunter Nemechek behind them. Hamlin recently welcomed his third child and is aiming for his fourth win this season.

Ryan Blaney is the defending Pocono race winner. Several drivers struggled during qualifying and practice, including William Byron, who spun and hit the inside wall during his qualifying lap.

Byron will start at the rear after repairs. Cody Ware, Josh Berry, Bubba Wallace, and Brennan Poole also encountered issues, pushing them further back in the starting field.

The Great American Getaway 400 covers 160 laps, totaling 400 miles, and is divided into three stages. Each stage offers crucial playoff points to the winners.

The prize purse exceeds $11 million, adding to the competition as teams try to gain an advantage heading into the playoffs. Fans and teams now wait for the weather to clear.

NASCAR has not announced a new race start time. Track workers continue efforts to dry the surface.

If the storm passes soon, the race will begin later on Sunday. Otherwise, race day will move to Monday.

Daniel Miller

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