CUP: Pocono Tweaks Event Schedules

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CUP: Pocono Tweaks Event Schedules

Sprint Cup qualifying at Pocono is moving back to its traditional Friday slot in 2013...

Media Release | Posted January 18, 2013 Long Pond, PA

Pocono Raceway hosts two annual Sprint Cup events. (Photo: LAT Photographic)

Pocono Raceway has announced changes for its two 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards race weekends. NASCAR Sprint Cup Series qualifying for the Pocono 400 and the Pennsylvania 400 will occur on Friday, June 7, and Friday, Aug. 2, respectively. Additionally, the Pennsylvania 125 ARCA Racing Series moves from a traditional Saturday race event to Friday, Aug. 2.

“We are excited with the changes to the 2013 race weekend schedules,” said Pocono Raceway President and CEO Brandon Igdalsky. “Our fans were outspoken regarding the return of NASCAR Sprint Cup Series qualifying back to its traditional Friday slot. Additionally, our jam-packed August Pennsylvania 400 race weekend will now include three straight days of races with the ARCA Racing Series race moving to Friday; the Pocono Mountains 125, NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race and two Sprint Cup practice sessions on Saturday and the Pennsylvania 400 on Sunday.

"The changes, done in cooperation with NASCAR and the ARCA Racing Series, should be a great benefit for race fans attending our Raceway this summer.”

Sprint Cup Series qualifying at Pocono was held on Saturdays the last two seasons.

Tickets are still available for both the June 7-9 Pocono 400 and Aug. 2-4 Pennsylvania 400 race weekends.

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