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[/media-credit]LONG POND/POTTSVILLE, PA (February 14, 2012) – Pocono Raceway, host of two annual NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race weekends, and Yuengling, America’s Oldest Brewery, are proud to announce the Pocono Raceway Viewing Party Series Presented by Yuengling. This year-long series will provide NASCAR fans a different way to enjoy select Sprint Cup Series races together at featured establishments, within a 130-mile radius of “The Tricky Triangle.”
Each Viewing Party will include giveaways, appearance of the 2012 Pocono Raceway Chevrolet Camaro SS Pace Car, interactive trivia and games, as well as, Yuengling specials on one of their select beers (for adults 21 years of age or older). Race fans in attendance will have a chance to win tickets to Pocono 400 (June 10th) and the Pennsylvania 400 (August 5th), autographed memorabilia from NASCAR’s top drivers, officially-licensed Pocono Raceway and Yuengling merchandise and much more!
The Pocono Raceway Viewing Party Series Presented by Yuengling will kick off with “The Great American Race,” the Daytona 500, at Octane, located inside the Lehigh Valley Grand Prix, in Allentown, PA, on Sunday, February 26th, beginning at 12 Noon ET.
The current 2012 Viewing Party Series schedule is listed below (dates and locations subject to change):
Sunday, February 26th (Daytona) – Octane/Lehigh Valley Grand Prix (Allentown, PA) Saturday, April 14th (Texas) – MacArthur Park Restaurant (Rockville Centre, NY) Saturday, April 28th (Richmond) – Lucky’s SportHouse (Wilkes-Barre Township, PA) Saturday, May 12th (Darlington) – North/Central New Jersey (exact location is to be determined) Saturday, May 19th (All-Star/Charlotte) – Van Gilder’s Jubilee Restaurant (Pocono Pines, PA) Saturday, June 30th (Kentucky) – Quaker Steak & Lube (Dickson City, PA) Saturday, July 7th (Daytona) – Philadelphia, PA (exact location is to be determined) Saturday, August 25th (Bristol) – Central Pennsylvania (exact location is to be determined)
For more information and future updates, including start times of each event listed above, please visit www.poconoraceway.com/viewingparty2012 or email poconoposse@poconoraceway.com.
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About Pocono Raceway
“The Tricky Triangle” is host to two NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards races each year and added a NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race in 2010. Pocono Raceway’s 2.5-mile triangular design makes it truly unique. Pocono is the only track on the NASCAR Sprint Cup Circuit with three turns, three different radii and three variant degrees of banking. All that ensures our fans will enjoy some serious action, meanwhile presenting a competitive challenge to the world’s best drivers and their crew chiefs. Pocono strives to create a family atmosphere with increased focus on the Fan Experience. We are Pocono Raceway and this is “The Tricky Triangle.”
In business for over 50 years, Pocono Raceway is family-owned and situated in the beautiful Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. We are located within 300 miles of one-third of the U.S. population and within 90 miles of New York City and Philadelphia. Pocono Raceway is and always will be an attractive option for NASCAR and race fans alike.
Pocono Raceway is the world’s largest solar powered sports facility. The Raceway developed a 25 acre, three megawatt solar farm that provides the energy needs of the Raceway as well as adding electricity to the local power grid.
About D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc.
Based in Pottsville, PA, D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc., America’s Oldest Brewery, is family owned and operated since 1829. Principal beer brands include: Traditional Lager, Light Lager, Black and Tan, Premium, Light, Dark Brewed Porter, and Lord Chesterfield Ale. Oktoberfest and Bock are seasonal offerings by Yuengling. As a regional brewery, Yuengling is only available in 14 states. For more information, visit www.yuengling.com.
