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Surprising and Not Surprising: Pocono 5-Hour Energy 500

Here is what was surprising and not surprising from the 5-Hour Energy 500 at Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, PA.

What Went Down In The 5 Hour Energy 500 at Pocono Raceway

It was Gordon's 84th career NASCAR Sprint Cup Series win, which places him in a tie on the all time wins list with Hall Fame inductee, Bobby Allison, and 2012 class nominee, Darrell Waltrip.

HOORAHS AND WAZZUPS: THE MULTIPLE SIDES OF A TRICKY TRIANGLE

We watched a four time Sprint Cup champion put on a sterling performance that could very well guarantee his place in the 2011 Chase.

Jeff Gordon Improves Chase Chances With Second Win of the Season

Jeff Gordon, sporting the familiar No. 24 Dupont Chevrolet colors, scored his second win of the 2011 season, moving ever closer to Chase contention.

Lap-by-lap: 5-Hour Energy 500 powers Jeff Gordon for fifth win

Jeff Gordon captured his second win of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season at Pocono Raceway on Sunday.

Martin Truex Jr.: Same Old Jersey Boy With Brand New Crew Chief

Prior to the race at Pocono, one of two tracks closest to his home state of New Jersey, Martin Truex, Jr. got the news that he would have a new crew chief, Chad Johnston, atop his pit box.

Kurt Busch Snags 14th Career Pole at Pocono; Paul Menard Scores Second

After crashing his No. 22 Shell/Pennzoil Dodge in practice and having to pull out a backup car, Kurt Busch was despondent, especially thinking that if qualifying was rained out, he would start the 5-Hour Energy 500 at Pocono Raceway dead last.

Brian Vickers Hopes Exhilaration of Daytona Skydive Carries Over to Pocono Win

Brian Vickers, driver of the No. 83 Red Bull Toyota, is still flying high after skydiving into Daytona International Speedway.

Ron Hornaday Wins the WinStar World Casino 400k at Texas Motor Speedway

In a race that had a record number of leaders and lead changes, it was Ron Hornaday winning the WinStar World Casino 400k after a controversial call on the last lap.

NASCAR’s Greatest and Most Memorable Race is Only a Dream Away

Beneath the array of the brightly colored paint schemes, one would think they just woke up in the middle of some far away garden oasis.

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