NASCAR returns to Pocono for the 16th round of the 2026 Cup season, featuring the Great American Getaway 400 alongside races from the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series and ARCA Menards Series.
Race & Schedule Overview
Friday, June 12 kicks off with ARCA practice at 12:00 p.m., followed by qualifying at 1:00 p.m., and the 60‑lap race at 3:00 p.m. on FOX SPORTS 1.
Saturday, June 13 starts with O’Reilly practice on CW APP at 10:30 a.m., O’Reilly qualifying at 11:35 a.m., Cup practice on PRIME VIDEO at 1:00 p.m., Cup qualifying at 2:10 p.m., and the 100‑lap O’Reilly race at 4:00 p.m. on THE CW.
Sunday, June 14 opens with a pre‑race show at 2:00 p.m. on PRIME VIDEO, and the 160‑lap Cup race begins at 3:00 p.m. on PRIME VIDEO.
Viewing & Live‑Stream Options
The event launches on Prime Video (2:00 p.m. start, green flag at 3:21 p.m.). Prime Video also streams the race on HBO Max’s in‑car cameras. In Canada, TSN broadcasts the race; international viewers can access through other local affiliates.
Miami‑based radio coverage streams on MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.
The 160‑lap contest splits into three stages of 30, 65, and 65 laps, with teams allowed seven sets of tires.
Entry List: Starters and Open Spots
- 38 starters compete, including two open entries.
- Daniel Dye drives the No. 78 Live Fast Motorsports Chevrolet.
- Casey Mears pilots the No. 62 Beard Motorsports Chevrolet.
Notable Driver Highlights
Denny Hamlin clinched his 63rd career win at Michigan the week prior, tying Kyle Busch for all‑time victories. He honored the late legend with a special flag after the race.
Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Chase Briscoe, still seeking his first 2026 win, retains the defending title at Pocono.
Bell will hit the track carrying a fractured wrist, while Richard Childress confirmed that Austin Hill will drive the renumbered No. 33 in tribute to Kyle Busch.
With all key drivers on the grid, Pocono’s 2026 showdown is set to test resolve and speed alike.
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