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How to Handle Subscriptions and Utilities During a Last-Minute Move in 7 Days

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A sudden move isn’t just about boxes and movers – especially if you’re relocating from Brookline, MA, and heading far. In just one week, you need to do more than pack: shut down utilities, cancel subscriptions, gather documents, and stay sane in the process. That’s why many people turn to long distance movers in brookline ma, trusting professionals who can take the logistics off your plate and help you move without losing control.

How to Shut Off Utilities Without Penalties

Rule number one: don’t wait until the last minute. Electricity, water, gas, internet – all of these can continue charging your account until the official shut-off date, even if you’ve already left the apartment.

Contact your utility providers at least 3 to 5 business days in advance. Some companies, especially internet providers, may require you to return equipment (like a modem or router) – failure to do so often results in a fine.

If you’re moving mid-month, ask about prorated billing – this can save you up to $100-$150 by only paying for the days you actually used. Also, take photos of meters and keep the final receipts on file.

What to Do with Subscriptions: From Netflix to Amazon

One of the most common mistakes during a rushed move? Forgotten auto-payments. Think: Netflix, Amazon Prime, Spotify, Zoom, Dropbox – the list may be longer than you expect. Open your banking app and review the last 60 days of charges.

If you still need a service but you’re relocating temporarily, either pause the subscription or update your address in the settings. Some subscriptions, especially mail-related ones, allow for forwarding. USPS even offers temporary mail forwarding, which is helpful if you’re expecting important documents.

Also double-check your Amazon Subscribe & Save settings – recurring deliveries might be heading to your old address unless updated.

Don’t Forget the Paperwork

In the chaos of a move, it’s easy to forget that documents matter more than dishes. Keep with you:

  • passport
  • driver’s license
  • insurance papers
  • lease or mortgage documents
  • banking details

If you have kids, don’t forget vaccination records, school documents, and insurance info.

For transferring contracts (internet, insurance, healthcare), research providers in your new area in advance. Some allow contract transfers without cancellation, saving you up to $200 in reconnection fees.

Smart tip: scan everything – from contracts to photos of your apartment’s condition on move-out day. It can be crucial if a dispute arises.

Who Can You Trust with a Last-Minute Move?

When you only have 7 days, DIY logistics can cost you more in time and stress than they’re worth. That’s why many people rely on interstate movers who handle everything – packing, loading, transport, even post-move cleanup.

Especially if you’re planning a stress-free Boston to Chicago move or relocating across state lines, look for movers who offer:

  • Full-service packing
  • Cargo insurance
  • Debris removal after unloading

In Brookline, many residents trust experienced long distance movers in Brookline, MA who show up on time, let you reserve a date in advance, and don’t demand large upfront payments. That kind of support reduces pressure and lets you focus on what actually matters.

Final Thoughts

Yes, it’s absolutely possible to move in 7 days – but only if you treat it like a checklist, not chaos. Cancel what you don’t need, shut off utilities smartly, gather documents early, and let professionals handle the logistics.

This isn’t just a move. It’s a reset – and it doesn’t have to come with panic or lost hours. The key is to plan, delegate, and take one step at a time.

Top Used Car Breakdowns 2025: Which Cars Are Most Often Facing Problems

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Every car owner and buyer wishes to gain a reliable vehicle. The Indy Auto Man car dealership specialists analyzed market data for the first five months of 2025 and identified the top 10 most frequent breakdowns Indiana drivers face.

Engine (ICE)

The engine leads in the breakdown rating, remaining one of the most expensive parts to repair. Its main problems are coking failures in the electronic control system and wear of the timing chain. Most often, malfunctions occur in small-capacity turbocharged engines (1.2-1.6 l TSI / TFSI) of European brands Volkswagen, AUDI, and some generations of Korean SUVs (the Hyundai Tucson, the Kia Sportage). Separately, it is worth noting the increased oil consumption of some Japanese brands (Subaru and Nissan).

Radiator (cooling and air conditioning)

Mechanical damage and corrosion are the most common causes of radiator breakdowns, often requiring car ac repair. Cars with low ground clearance and large radiators are especially at risk. This applies to crossovers of all brands.

Water pump

Seal leakage and seizure are malfunctions that are more susceptible to engines with a timing belt drive. Volkswagen Group cars (1.4/1.6 TSI, TDI), GM (1.4/1.6 Turbo), and Nissan (HR/MR series) are particularly susceptible. Many modern engines are subject to premature wear.

Power steering/EPS

Problems with the power steering are typically associated with the pump or rack. In cars with electric power steering (EPS), issues most often arise due to sensor or motor failures. At the same time, among cars with PS, older models and budget SUVs (the Nissan Pathfinder) usually break down. In the segment of vehicles with EPS, compact city cars (the VW Polo, the Hyundai Elantra, and the Kia Rio) suffer most frequently.

Cylinder head

Burnt gaskets and deformation are common concerns in cars with turbocharged engines. Typically, this refers to Volkswagen Group, BMW, and Mercedes autos, as well as Korean sports models such as the Kia Stinger and the Hyundai Sonata N-Line. High temperatures, which the engines cannot withstand, are the main cause of malfunctions.

Automatic transmission

Automatic transmissions are prone to electronic failures. This problem primarily affects premium cars with 8-9-speed automatic transmissions, such as BMW and Mercedes-Benz, as well as Korean and Japanese crossovers equipped with traditional 6-8-speed gearboxes, including the Kia Sorento and Toyota RAV4. Robotic DCT on some Ford and Volkswagen models is also susceptible to these malfunctions.

Continuous variable transmission (CVT)

Wear of cones and belts, as well as overheating, are the most common causes of breakdowns in Japanese brands, such as Nissan Rogue, Toyota Corolla/Rav4, Subaru Forester, and some Audi models with a chain variator. 

Stages of breakdowns

All faults can be classified based on the age of the car and divided into three stages characterized by typical problems:

  • 1-2 years. At this stage, the most common “childhood diseases” of electronics are malfunctions of the generator, automatic transmission sensors, or EPS. Factory assembly defects, such as leaking radiators and pumps, are also possible. These problems are relevant to all brands but are especially noticeable in new models and after restyling.
  • 2-4 years. At this time, problems with engine components, such as the pump and timing chains, come to the fore. There may also be issues with transmission, particularly in vehicles with complex power systems, for example, in European turbo engines or Japanese CVTs.
  • 4+ years. After reaching the age of four years, problems with the cylinder head tend to increase, especially in turbocharged engines. Manual transmissions and starters can also fail due to wear and tear of materials. These risks increase in cars with high city mileage or frequent off-road driving.

How to extend the car’s life

  • Owners of European brands, especially with turbocharged engines, need to regularly conduct in-depth engine diagnostics (check compression, oil condition, control system errors), as well as scan the automatic transmission and check the pump and radiators for leaks.
  • Owners of Japanese and Korean cars, especially with CVTs, should pay attention to noise and jolts in the gearbox. It is also necessary to check the generator.
  • American cars with manual transmission should be checked for synchronizer noise, the condition of the power steering, starter, and suspension, as well as the quality of tightening of key components. 
  • Chinese cars often suffer from paintwork defects and are susceptible to corrosion. Ideally, it is necessary to carry out anti-corrosion treatment and regularly inspect the body, as well as check all electronic systems and the tightness of the cooling and air conditioning systems.

Taking care of your car, knowing its weak points, and servicing regularly will help you detect any malfunction in time and fix it at an early stage, saving a lot of money. 

Darlington Raceway to roll out 75 Greatest Moments campaign ahead of 2025 Cook Out Southern 500

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Cook Out Southern 500

Darlington Raceway to roll out 75 Greatest Moments campaign ahead of 2025 Cook Out Southern 500

DARLINGTON, S.C. (June 17, 2025) – Darlington Raceway announced today that in celebration of the venue’s 75th anniversary, the track will be unveiling and highlighting the 75 greatest moments to have taken place at The Lady in Black. The campaign will be showcasing the legacy, culture, and evolution of the track “Too Tough to Tame,” while engaging fans across digital, social, and at-track experiences in the lead-up to the 2025 Cook Out Southern 500, Aug. 31.

“Standing as one of the most historic sites in our sport, it’s essential we acknowledge and commemorate the key moments that have made Darlington Raceway the landmark it is,” said Darlington Raceway President Josh Harris. “We’re excited to honor our 75th Anniversary and recognize the greatest moments as we approach our crown jewel event in the Cook Out Southern 500.”

The 75 greatest moments from NASCAR’s original superspeedway will be revealed as “eras” in chronological order as opposed to a countdown list, beginning this week with crucial moments in the track’s infancy. Additionally, fans will have the opportunity to vote on their favorite all-time moments from the track that will be spotlighted prior to the Labor Day race weekend. The rollout will occur over a 10-week period and take place across Darlington Raceway’s X, Facebook, and Instagram pages as well as at darlingtonraceway.com/75Moments.

The campaign comes off the heels of Darlington Raceway’s 75th Anniversary display unveiling at the NASCAR Hall of Fame. In honor of The Lady in Black’s rich history, the NASCAR Hall of Fame curated and developed an exhibit with four cases, 24 artifacts with photos and 25 standalone timeline photos. A total of 28 NASCAR Hall of Fame inductees are named in the exhibit script, underscoring Darlington’s importance in the landscape of stock car racing.

Darlington Raceway’s 75th Anniversary season continues at high-speed Aug. 30-31 during Labor Day Weekend. Racing begins on Saturday, Aug. 30, as the 2025 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Playoffs get underway as the series’ top 10 drivers will vie for a win in the Sober or Slammer 200 that punches their ticket into the Round of 8. And then on Sunday, Aug. 31 the stars of the NASCAR Cup Series will open their playoffs with the Cook Out Southern 500, one of NASCAR’s crown-jewel events and the culmination of Darlington Raceway’s 75th Anniversary celebration.

NASCAR fans are encouraged to purchase their tickets while supplies last at 866-459-7223 or online at darlingtonraceway.com.

About Darlington Raceway

Darlington Raceway, nicknamed The Lady in Black and the Track Too Tough To Tame, is home to the award-winning Official Throwback Weekend of NASCAR and annually hosts two NASCAR Cup Series race weekends, along with the NASCAR Xfinity Series and/or NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series. Opening in 1950, Darlington Raceway is “A NASCAR Tradition” and NASCAR’s original superspeedway with its famed 1.366-mile egg-shaped oval, challenging the sports best in one of the most iconic NASCAR races, the Southern 500®. For more information about Darlington Raceway, visit darlingtonraceway.com. Stay connected to Darlington Raceway on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and the NASCAR Tracks App.

About NASCAR

The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for the No. 1 form of motorsports in the United States and owner of 14 of the nation’s major motorsports entertainment facilities. NASCAR sanctions races in three national series (NASCAR Cup Series™, NASCAR Xfinity Series™, and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series™), four international series (NASCAR Brasil Series, NASCAR Canada Series, NASCAR Euro Series, NASCAR Mexico Series), four regional series (ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East & West and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour) and a local grassroots series (NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series).

The International Motor Sports Association™ (IMSA®) governs the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship™, the premier U.S. sports car series. NASCAR also owns Motor Racing Network, Racing Electronics, and ONE DAYTONA. Based in Daytona Beach, Florida, with offices in five cities across North America, NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races annually in 11 countries and more than 30 U.S. states.

For more information visit www.NASCAR.com and www.IMSA.com, and follow NASCAR on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, X and Facebook.

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Statement From Spire Motorsports Regarding Carson Hocevar’s Livestream Comments

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MOORESVILLE, N.C. (June 17, 2025) – After a thorough internal review of Carson Hocevar’s recent livestream remarks about Mexico City, and in close consultation with NASCAR, Spire Motorsports is issuing the following disciplinary measures:

A $50,000 fine, which will be donated in equal portions to three organizations that serve Mexican communities:

  • Cruz Roja Mexicana (Mexican Red Cross) — providing humanitarian and medical relief across Mexico.
  • Un Kilo de Ayuda — a nonprofit combating childhood malnutrition and supporting early-childhood development in rural communities.
  • Fondo Unido México (United Way Mexico) — funding local NGOs that improve education, health, and housing in 22 Mexican states.
  • Mandatory cultural-sensitivity and bias-awareness training to be completed by Carson Hocevar.

These actions are consistent with Spire Motorsports’ core value of RESPECT, which is something we proudly display on every race car, team uniform, trackside hauler, and digital channel. Respect is not a slogan. It is a daily expectation that we “walk the walk” in how we speak, compete, and serve the communities that welcome our sport.

Carson Hocevar’s recent comments made during the livestream fell short of that standard. They did not represent the views of Spire Motorsports, our partners, or NASCAR. He has acknowledged his mistake publicly, and his prompt, sincere apology demonstrated personal accountability. We now take this additional step to underscore that words carry weight, and respect must be lived out loud.

Spire Motorsports has informed NASCAR of these penalties, and NASCAR has confirmed that our team-imposed discipline satisfies the sanctioning body’s requirements. Together we remain committed to showcasing NASCAR’s global growth, celebrating the passionate Mexican fanbase we experienced firsthand last weekend, and ensuring every member of our organization treats hosts, competitors, and communities with dignity.

We look forward to turning the page by racing hard, representing our partners, and living our values on and off the track.

About Spire Motorsports …
Spire Motorsports earned its inaugural NASCAR Cup Series victory in its first full season of competition when Justin Haley took the checkered flag in the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway on July 7, 2019. Less than three years later, William Byron drove Spire Motorsports’ No. 7 Chevrolet Silverado to its inaugural NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series win on April 7, 2022, at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway. The team’s most recent win came on May 30, 2025, when Rajah Caruth took the checkered flag in the Rackley Roofing 200 at Nashville (Tenn.) Superspeedway.

In 2025, Spire Motorsports campaigns the Nos. 7, 71 and 77 Chevrolets in the NASCAR Cup Series. The team also fields the Nos. 07, 7, 71 and 77 Chevrolet Silverados in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series and the No. 77 Chevrolet in the ARCA Menards Series in select events.

Meyer Shank Racing Opens Second Half of INDYCAR Season With Trip to Road America

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Pataskala, Ohio, (17 June 2025) – As the 2025 NTT INDYCAR SERIES schedule heads into the halfway point of the season this weekend, Meyer Shank Racing (MSR) is poised to have the best open-wheel season in its history, with many of the team’s records in danger at Sunday’s XPEL Grand Prix of Road America (1:30pm ET, FOX, SiriusXM Ch. 218).

MSR has earned 10 top-ten finishes through the year’s first eight races, matching the team’s previous record for a full season, accomplished by the team’s first full-time, two-car effort in 2022. The results have been a true team result as well with three drivers earning finishes of 10th or better this season, and with both Marcus Armstrong (No. 66 Spectrum Honda) and Felix Rosenqvist (No. 60 SiriusXM Honda) holding down spots in the top 10 of the championship points as the series plunges into the second half of the calendar.

The second half starts with one of the more challenging tracks on the schedule and one that has not always had the welcome mat out for MSR. The 4.048-mile Road America layout is one just two tracks on the series slate (Laguna Seca) where the Meyer Shank Racing team has never earned a top-10 result, despite the fact that its drivers have earned a pair of top-five starts.

MSR however has started on the front row at Road America in 2020 and followed that up with a third place qualifying result in 2021.

Rosenqvist brings reason for optimism to the weekend however, after a first half that has him sixth in the standings on the strength of five top-10 finishes. The Swedish driver earned his lone INDYCAR SERIES victory with a Road America win in 2020 and has scored three top tens in his six previous starts.

Armstrong has had opposite-facing luck at the interminable Wisconsin circuit, starting eighth and third in his two previous starts before finishing out of the top 20. The New Zealand-born driver has surged into the top 10 in the championship after stringing together three top-10 finishes in the last four races and is just 17 markers out of ninth.

The three-day event weekend opens with Friday’s afternoon practice, followed by a Saturday practice leading into a 2:30pm ET Saturday qualifying session that can be seen live on FS1. Sunday’s 55-lap XPEL Grand Prix of Road America starts at 1:30pm ET and will be carried live on FOX. SiriusXM Radio will also carry live coverage of all sessions on IndyCar Radio, XM Ch. 218.

Meyer Shank Racing Driver Quotes:

Felix Rosenqvist: “I’m happy get a chance to redeem ourselves quickly after a disappointing night in St. Louis. Road America is a track that we all enjoy going to and its definitely a highlight of the year. I had my first INDYCAR win there many years ago and I’m hungry for another one. It’s been too long!”

Marcus Armstrong: “I’m a big fan of Road America. It’s a track that has been kind to me in the past and I can’t wait to return. It’s fast flowing and very similar to many of the tracks that I grew up racing at. The No. 66 team has some good momentum going after St. Louis and we cracked into the top 10 in the championship, so we’re all aiming to build on that even more this weekend.”

LEGACY MOTOR CLUB: POCONO RACE PREVIEW

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The Great American Getaway 400 at Pocono

LEGACY MOTOR CLUB: POCONO RACEWAY PRE-RACE ADVANCE
EVENT: The Great American Getaway 400 Presented by VISITPA.COM

DATE: June 22, 2025 
RACE: NASCAR Cup Series 18 of 36
TRACK: Pocono Raceway, Long Pond, Pa. | 2.5-mile triangle shaped oval

CLUB MINUTES:

NEMECHEK BEST YET: LEGACY MOTOR CLUB showed improved pace compared to the performance in 2024, with John Hunter Nemechek reaping the rewards during Sunday’s race in Mexico City. After starting deep in the field in 32nd, Nemechek charged to a sixth-place finish—matching his best career result on a non-superspeedway track.

Nemechek ran quietly through the first two stages, a bold strategy call from crew chief Travis Mack changed the game. Mack kept Nemechek on track at the end of Stage 2, then brought him to pit road early in Stage 3 – just before a caution shuffled the field. That move allowed Nemechek to cycle forward while others lost track position.

Restarting seventh on Lap 69, Nemechek picked up three spots in the chaos and held strong inside the top 10. He eventually ceded one position to Michael McDowell with two laps remaining but still crossed the line in sixth – an impressive climb and his career best finish on a road course.

JONES MEXICO RECAP: In NASCAR’s first points-paying international race in Mexico City, Erik Jones started an impressive 14th after a solid lap in Saturday’s rain-shortened qualifying session. He started off strong in Sunday’s main event as he ran inside the top-10 in the opening laps. The No. 43 Family Dollar Toyota team finished sixth in the first stage to earn five stage points, and despite some trouble from a flat left front tire near the end of Stage 2, Jones rebounded to run in the top-10 during the final stage before tire wear ultimately had him finish 17th. This was his best road course finish so far this year after a 27th-place result earlier this year in March at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas.

FAST STOPS IN MEXICO: The LEGACY MC athletes rose to the challenge of backwards stops in Mexico City showcasing speed on pit road. The No. 42 pit crew turned in the eighth fastest average on pit road with 11.35 second average stops, and the No. 43 crew was 10th fastest with an 11.45 second average.

JJ’S POCONO SUCCESS: LEGACY MC co-owner and seven-time NASCAR Cup Series Champion Jimmie Johnson claims 38 career starts at the track known as “The Tricky Triangle.” Despite its nickname, Johnson has been victorious at Pocono Raceway three times in the Cup Series – June 2004, August 2004, and June 2013. He also has four poles, 11 top-fives, 20 top-10s, and 743 laps led at the 2.5-mile track.

KENSETH AT POCONO: LEGACY MC’s competition advisor Matt Kenseth also has a strong record at the 2.5-mile track in Pennsylvania. He owns 40 NASCAR Cup Series starts at the track where he won in August 2015. Kenseth has earned four top-fives, 15 top-10s, and led 100 laps over the course of his career at Pocono.

“THE KING” WINS AT POCONO: CLUB Ambassador and seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Richard Petty is also a winner at Pocono. He has two victories at the track from August 1974 and August 1976. As a testament to his strong runs at Pocono, Petty also owns eight top-fives, 12 top-10s and led 497 laps.

NEVER SETTLE: Join ESPN’s Marty Smith and LEGACY MOTOR CLUB’s co-owner Johnson for their weekly podcast, “Never Settle”. This week’s guest is LEGACY MOTOR CLUB competition advisor Matt Kenseth. The podcast airs live on SIRIUS XM NASCAR Radio Ch. 90 at 2 p.m. ET every Wednesday and can be downloaded wherever fans source their podcasts.

JOHN HUNTER NEMECHEK
NO. 42 PYE-BARKER FIRE & SAFETY TOYOTA CAMRY XSE
JHN’S HISTORY AT POCONO: John Hunter Nemechek has three NASCAR Cup Series starts at the triangular-shaped, 2.5-mile track of Pocono Raceway. He earned his best finish of 19th in his first start at the track in June 2020. Nemechek has three starts in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, where he earned a best finish of seventh in June 2018.

TRUCK TRIANGLE WINNER: In the NASCAR Truck Series, Nemechek made five total starts at Pocono. His most successful trip came in June 2021 where he started seventh and led 12 laps enroute to a 1.337 second margin of victory over Kyle Busch. Nemechek has one win, three top-fives, and four top-10s in his five Trucks Series starts at Pocono.

TMACK AT POCONO: Crew chief Travis Mack has six Cup Series starts under his belt at Pocono. His best finish being a third-place finish with driver Daniel Suarez in July 2022 after the team started ninth. In addition to his starts in the Cup Series, Mack has called two Xfinity Series races at the “Tricky Triangle” with Michael Annett in 2019 and 2020. Both outings resulted in top-10 finishes. His best was the team’s fifth-place result in June 2020.

POINTS POSITION: The NASCAR Cup Series has a close battle for the NASCAR Playoffs with only 10-races to go until the regular-season finale in the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway on Saturday, August 23. Over the past couple of weeks, the battle for the cutoff has tightened up even more. Despite some bad luck prior to Mexico that slipped Nemechek back to 25th in points after Michigan, he’s now 23rd, 74-points below the playoff cutline.

JOHN HUNTER NEMECHEK QUOTE: 

“We have some work to do from where we ran at Pocono last year, but our cars have been better this year. Hopefully, on a positive note, we can continue our speed and have a better showing at the Tricky Triangle.”

TRAVIS MACK QUOTE: 

“We’ve been digging into Pocono for a while. The tunnel turn is really tricky, and you have three different corners. You need to get through the bumps in Turn 2. Turn 1 is similar to the intermediate tracks that we’ve been going to, so we feel good about that, but we need to get off Turn 3 to get down the long straightaway, but trying to tie all three corners together is a little tricky.”

ERIK JONES
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JONES POCONO STATS: Sunday’s The Great American Getaway 400 Presented by VISITPA.COM at Pocono Raceway will mark Erik Jones’ 14th NASCAR Cup Series start at the 2.5-mile triangular track. In his 13 prior starts, he owns five top-five finishes and eight top-10s. His best finish of second came in July 2019 where he finished just 0.341 of a second behind his then-teammate Denny Hamlin. Jones has not finished worse than 14th at the track since his 31st place result in the second of the Pocono doubleheader in June 2021. Jones has an additional four starts outside of the Cup Series at Pocono – one in the Xfinity Series and three in the Craftsman Truck Series. In his lone Xfinity Series start, Jones started from the pole in June 2016 but ultimately finished second to Kyle Larson under caution. His best finish in the Trucks Series came in July 2018 after starting 31st to finish second just 1.469 seconds behind Kyle Busch.

BESHORE AT POCONO: Crew chief Ben Beshore owns five starts at Pocono on top of the pit box in the NASCAR Cup Series between 2017-2024. He earned three top-10s during this time including a runner-up result in first race of the June 2021 doubleheader with Kyle Busch. The duo proceeded to win the second race of the doubleheader the next day. He has three Xfinity Series races under his belt at Pocono as well. The best of these finishes was a 22nd-place result in June 2019 with Jeffrey Earnhardt.

BESHORE’S HOME TRACK: Just two weeks after Jones returned to his home track of Michigan International Speedway, his crew chief Beshore will visit his own this Sunday at Pocono. The 43-year-old crew chief grew up just over two hours South of Pocono in the city of York, Pennsylvania. Beshore has been a staple at Toyota in the NASCAR garage for many years as he joined Joe Gibbs Racing in 2014 and served as a crew chief for Kyle Busch in the Cup Series, and then John Hunter Nemechek and Harrison Burton in the Xfinity Series. In 2024, he moved over to LEGACY MC to crew chief the No. 42 team before moving over to the No. 43 team this season.

ERIK JONES QUOTE: 
“Pocono is honestly one of my favorite tracks on the schedule. I feel like it’s somewhere where the No. 43 team has run really strong at in this NextGen car and before. With where we’ve been running well this year, I feel like it’s really going to play into our hands to have another fast Toyota Camry XSE. I’m really just excited to get there and hopefully continue our climb through the points. We really are kind of scratching and clawing our way into the playoff picture here the past few weeks. Pocono’s really a great place to have a good run and even possibly challenge for the win. We have to have a good strategy, and I think we will. I’m looking forward to it.”

BEN BESHORE QUOTE:
“Pocono tends to drive more like an intermediate track despite its size. Fortunately, I had a good run with the No. 42 last year at Indianapolis, which is a similar type of fast, flat track with a similar package. I would say that we’ll lean on those notes a lot as we prepare to go back to Pocono. That’s another race where it can really play out by strategy, similar to Michigan. You have to work the race backwards, kind of like we do road courses, but we have to try to put ourselves in the best position at the end of the race. Even if that means sacrificing position earlier in the race to get there. We’re going to try to play the strategy right so we can get Erik out front to have a shot at the win.”

CLUB APPEARANCES:
Jones will be signing autographs and doing a Q&A session for the young NASCAR fans in the Pocono Raceway Kids Zone at 10:15 a.m. on Saturday morning prior to qualifying.

Nemechek will make a stop at the NASCAR Classics Merchandise hauler in the fan midway on race day at 11:00 a.m. to meet with the fans and sign some autographs.

TUNE IN:
The NASCAR Cup Series returns to The Tricky Triangle of Pocono (Pa.) Raceway on Sunday, June 22 for The Great American Getaway 400 Presented by VISITPA.COM. The race broadcast will take place on Amazon Prime, MAX, MRN, and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio (Channel 90) at 2 p.m. EDT.

ABOUT LEGACY MOTOR CLUB: (LEGACY MC) is a premier auto racing organization co-owned by seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and 2024 NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee, Jimmie Johnson and Knighthead Capital Management, LLC. Drawing from a rich tradition of success, LEGACY MC is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of motorsport and setting new standards of excellence. The CLUB competes under the Toyota Gazoo Racing banner in the NASCAR Cup Series with the No. 43 Toyota Camry XSE piloted by Erik Jones and the No. 42 Toyota Camry XSE driven by John Hunter Nemechek. Johnson also races on a limited basis in the No. 84 Toyota Camry XSE. With NASCAR legend and Hall of Famer Richard Petty, “The King”, serving as CLUB Ambassador, LEGACY MC blends timeless racing traditions with a new forward-thinking vision. As an inclusive community for motorsport enthusiasts, LEGACY MC honors both its storied past and the promising future of its members, always striving for victory and championship glory at the pinnacle of NASCAR competition.

RFK Racing Teams Up with Esperion for the Wellness Walk at Pocono

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Chris Buescher to Lead Walk with Fans, Championing Heart Health and Daily Wellness

CONCORD, N.C. (June 17, 2025) – In its continued effort to promote heart health, RFK Racing partner Esperion will host a one-mile Wellness Walk at Pocono Raceway on Saturday, June 21, following the conclusion of the NASCAR Xfinity Series race. Chris Buescher will lead the walk, which will take place on the front stretch and pit road.

Fans and attendees are invited to participate in the walk, encouraging the NASCAR community to take steps toward better cardiovascular health. The event is part of RFK Racing and Esperion’s shared commitment to raising awareness around heart wellness and supporting healthier lifestyles through simple, everyday actions.

“We’re excited to host the Wellness Walk with the RFK team again this year in Pocono,” said Sheldon Koenig, President and CEO, Esperion Therapeutics. “Living an active lifestyle is one of the best ways to take care of your health and wellness, so we encourage anyone who wants to participate to join us on Saturday as we walk the track!”

Fans interested in attending the walk are encouraged to stay tuned to RFK’s social media channels for updated maps and information. The walk will start on the front stretch following the Xfinity race, and is accessible to all fans, including those in the grandstands and the infield.

“I’m excited to lead the Wellness Walk at Pocono with RFK Racing and Esperion,” Buescher said. “Taking just a little time for your health each day can make a big difference—and if we can help inspire that in the NASCAR community, even better. It’s a simple step, but it’s a powerful one.”

On Sunday, Buescher will be in the No. 17 Nexletol Ford Mustang at Pocono Raceway (June 22, 2 p.m. ET, Prime, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).

About RFK Racing 
RFK Racing, in its 38th season in 2025, features an ownership lineup pairing one of the sport’s most iconic names, Jack Roush, along with NASCAR Champion, Brad Keselowski, and Fenway Sports Group owner John Henry. Roush initially founded the team in 1988 and it has since become one of the most successful racing operations in the world, propelling him to be the first NASCAR owner to amass three hundred wins and capturing eight championships, including back-to-back NASCAR Cup titles in 2003 and 2004. Keselowski, a former owner in the NASCAR Truck Series, is the 2012 NASCAR Cup Series Champion. In 2007, Roush partnered with Henry, who also owns Major League Baseball’s Boston Red Sox, English Premier League’s Liverpool F.C., and the NHL’s Pittsburgh Penguins, to form Roush Fenway Racing. Off the track, RFK is a leader and proven winner in NASCAR marketing solutions, having produced multiple award-winning social media, digital content and experiential marketing campaigns. Visit rfkracing.com, and follow the team on all social platforms @rfkracing.

PATRICK EMERLING & CAMELBACK RESORT TEAM UP AGAIN AT POCONO RACEWAY

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MOORESVILLE, NC, June 17, 2025 – NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Patrick Emerling today announced that he will once again partner with Camelback Resort for the Explore the Mountains 250 NASCAR Xfinity Series race in the No. 07 SS-GreenLight Racing Chevrolet Camaro at Pocono Raceway on June 21.

“I’m stoked to partner with Camelback Resort again! My family and I had an absolute blast with them and at the resort last year,” said Emerling. “I’m looking forward to unwinding poolside after conquering the Tricky Triangle.”

“We’re thrilled to enter our second year of partnership with Patrick Emerling and Snow Belt MGMT. Their dedication to performance, professionalism, and fan engagement perfectly aligns with our brand values, and we’re proud to continue building this exciting relationship together,” said David Makarsky, Managing Director of Camelback Resort.

Camelback Resort will host a meet and greet with Emerling and the No. 07 Camelback Resort car at the resort on Thursday, June 19, 2025. Fans are invited to stop by the resort to get an autographed hero card and photos with Emerling and his race car.

Situated in the heart of the scenic Pocono Mountains, Camelback Lodge is an eight-story, modern mountain resort featuring 453 spacious guest suites. Here, adventure awaits around every corner —whether you’re ziplining through the treetops, racing down Pennsylvania’s only mountain coaster, or splashing into fun at Camelbeach, the state’s largest outdoor water park. With Aquatopia Indoor Waterpark, Arcadia Adventures, multiple dining venues, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and over 20,000 square feet of flexible event space, Camelback offers non-stop excitement year-round. Travelers seeking a more private and luxurious stay can also explore villa-style accommodations, such as Punta Mita Villas, which offer similar premium amenities in a more intimate setting. So race on over to Camelback for a full-throttle adventure you won’t forget!

Camelback Resort is offering regular events for the entire family throughout the summer. Every Friday and Saturday night, the resort will host Straight Up Magic with illusionist Jason Bishop. Shows start at 7:00 p.m. Additionally, the resort will host Firework Fridays every Friday night. Firework Fridays are open to the public with free admission and free parking. Firework Fridays runs from July 4 through August 29, 2025.

Easy Auto Ship will support Emerling as an associate partner for the race. Easy Auto Ship is one of the country’s top Auto Transport firms, specializing in the shipping of privately owned vehicles, motorcycles, and heavy equipment to and from all fifty states as well as internationally. We work extremely hard to build solid carrier relationships so that our customers have a high-quality shipping experience at a fair price. Our instant quoting technology powers sites like Classic Cars, Hemmings, and many other well-known companies. We are a talented group of people with a passion for logistics and working with customers that need our help. Give us a call today or visit our website for an instant quote. Thank you for considering Easy Auto Ship for your auto transport needs!

“We’re incredibly excited to partner with Patrick Emerling for the Xfinity Series. Patrick embodies the same drive, determination, and passion that we bring to our business every day, and we’re proud to support him on and off the track,” said Easy Auto Ship VP of Operations Jackie Hall. “We’ll be cheering him on every lap and wish him the best of luck in the race!”

The Explore the Pocono Mountains 250 (100 laps | 250 miles) is the 16th of 33 NASCAR Xfinity Series races on the 2025 schedule. Practice starts at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 21. It will be immediately followed by qualifying. The field is set to take the green flag later that day at 3:30 p.m. with live coverage on The CW, the Performance Racing Network (radio), and SiriusXM NASCAR Channel 90. All times are Eastern Daylight Time.

For more information on Patrick Emerling, visit https://www.patrickemerlingracing.com/ or follow him on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/PatrickEmerling07), X (https://twitter.com/PatrickEmerling) or Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/patrickemerling/). 

For more information on Camelback Resort, visit them at https://www.camelbackresort.com/ or follow them on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/@camelbackresortpa/) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/camelbackresortpa/).

Niece Motorsports NCTS Race Advance: Pocono Raceway

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NIECE MOTORSPORTS
NCTS RACE ADVANCE: POCONO RACEWAY
Event: MillerTech Battery 200 (80 laps / 200 miles)
Round: 14 of 25 (Regular Season)
Track: Pocono Raceway
Location: Long Pond, Pennsylvania
Date & Time: Friday, June 20 | 5:00 PM ET
Tune-In: FOX Sports 1 | NASCAR Racing Network (NRN) | SiriusXM Ch. 90

Team Stats & Notes

  • Niece Motorsports Pocono Stats: Niece drivers have accounted for 23 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series (NCTS) starts at Pocono Raceway. The organization visited victory lane with Ross Chastain in 2019, and has earned a total of three top-fives and four top-10 finishes over the years. Last year, Chastain was the highest-finishing driver for the team in fifth-place.

No. 42 J.F. Electric / Utilitra Chevrolet Silverado RST
Driver: Matt Mills | Crew Chief: Mike Shiplett

  • Mills’ Pocono Stats: Matt Mills has competed in two NCTS races held at Pocono Raceway. Mills earned his series-best finish at the track last year when he finished in 11th-place. Having raced in four NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) events at this track, Mills’ best finish was 23rd in 2021.
  • Shiplett’s Pocono Stats: Mike Shiplett finished 12th with Bret Holmes last year in his lone NCTS start at Pocono. Shiplett is a two-time winner at the 2.5-mile tri-oval, having won the NXS race with Kyle Larson in 2015 and with Cole Custer in 2019. In 12 Cup Series starts here, Shiplett’s best result was a 10th-place effort with AJ Allmendinger in 2010.
  • On the Truck: Mills’ No. 42 Chevrolet Silverado RST will race with support from longtime partners J.F. Electric and Utilitra, who will serve as his anchor partners for the entire 25-race season.
  • Recapping Michigan: Matt Mills and the No. 42 team played the strategy game in Michigan and rebounded nicely before getting swept up in a crash. Mills started the 125-lap race from 22nd and experienced some overheating issues early on. Getting off sequence, the team took advantage of some late-race chaos to enter the top-10. Just as everything was looking up for Mills, however, he became involved in an incident on the backstretch which ended his race. The team was left with a 23rd-place finish in the garage.
  • Points Rundown: Due to the Michigan crash, Mills dropped two positions in the points standings – now shown in 19th. Mills is only two points behind a pair of drivers – Andres Perez De Lara and Connor Mosack – who are currently tied for 17th-place, and has a four-point gap over Dawson Sutton in 20th. With five races left until the Playoffs, Mills is currently 148 markers below the cutline.
  • Quoting Mills: You ran well here last year and are bringing a new truck this week, so what can you build off last year to get even better this time around?

“This year, I believe I’ll just have a better notebook to work off of. Last year was basically my first time there in a truck, and the race craft and how you build your runs are all very different. So, just going back there this year with a better notebook on how I can make different moves to put myself in better positions will be super helpful. Last year, we were in the top-five with two laps to go and I made a bad move that put me outside the top-10 in two corners. Basically, just correcting things like that and hoping that bringing a new truck will give us natural raw speed so we can have a good run there this weekend.”

About J.F. Electric: J.F. Electric is an electrical contractor that provides engineering expertise, backed by construction and installation know-how in a diverse range of service offerings, from utilities and commercial projects, to industrial and telecommunications customers. When having a long family history in an industry, a company not only builds on its knowledge and experience, it takes pride in cultivating a solid understanding of client needs, all the while nurturing strong relationships with its employees. Evolving through five generations of the Fowler family, J.F. Electric has matured into a well-managed and thoughtfully diversified electrical contractor which is poised to continue its growth and expansion into the future.

About Utilitra: Utilitra is a woman-owned firm specializing in utility and technology solutions with a diverse team of specialized professionals. Utilitra is committed to solving their client’s unique challenges, whether one expert or a team of experts is needed. By adapting to the needs of their respective industries, Utilitra has built a range of services for their utility and technology partners.

No. 44 Niece Equipment / Jones Utilities Chevrolet Silverado RST
Driver: Conner Jones | Crew Chief: Wally Rogers

  • Jones Returns: Conner Jones is back behind the wheel of the No. 44 Chevrolet this week as he makes his second start with Niece Motorsports. Jones last raced with the team in North Wilkesboro, where he finished 27th after cutting a tire.
  • Jones’ Pocono Stats: Jones will make his first NCTS start at Pocono Raceway on Friday. He has, however, competed in one ARCA Menards Series race at this track, finishing fifth in 2023.
  • Rogers’ Pocono Stats: Wally Rogers has called three NCTS races at Pocono, finishing as high as 13th-place in 2019 with Jordan Anderson. Though he did not compete in last year’s race, Rogers has made a handful of starts on top of the box in other series. Rogers finished 19th in his lone NXS race with JJ Yeley in 2017, and also made three Cup Series starts here.
  • On the Truck: Jones’ No. 44 Chevrolet Silverado RST will race with support from Niece Equipment, Jones Utilities, and Bill’s Appliance Center.
  • Recapping Michigan: Ross Chastain and the No. 44 team contended for the victory in the DQS Solutions & Staffing 250. Though he started deep in the field after qualifying 26th, Chastain quickly advanced through the running order. Thanks to the help of some fast pit stops and a great handling truck, Chastain put on a thrilling show up at the front of the pack. Despite nearly wrecking while battling for the lead, Chastain maintained control to set him up for a late-race dash. Unfortunately, his race would end abruptly after getting turned from the lead on a restart. Done for the day, Chastain finished 26th on the hauler.
  • Owner Points Rundown: The No. 44 team remains in 16th-place in owner points entering the 14th race of the year at Pocono. The Rogers-led team of Jones, Chastain, Currey, and Gould currently sits 16 points behind Spire Motorsports’ No. 71 Chevrolet in 15th, and has a 23-point gap over TRICON Garage’s No. 15 entry in 17th.
  • Quoting Jones: You’ve never raced a truck here before, but have some seat time in ARCA. How well-equipped are you to adapt to driving the truck here?

“I’m definitely looking forward to coming back to Pocono. I think we have a great opportunity to be fast this weekend. The ARCA car drives a little different compared to a truck, but I’ve had a good amount of experience on the bigger tracks and I know that the No. 44 team has had speed everywhere they’ve raced this year. I’m hoping we can get a good day out of it with our Niece Equipment / Jones Utilities / Bill’s Appliance Center Chevy.”

About Niece Equipment: For over 30 years, Niece Equipment has provided clients with reliable products at competitive prices. Our reputation is built on service, integrity and dependability.

Each of our water and fuel/lube trucks are engineered with quality and durability in mind. Our capability ranges from 2,000 gallon water trucks to 12,000 gallon water towers. The fuel/lube trucks we offer range from 600 to 4,000 gallons.

About Jones Utilities: Jones Utilities Construction, Inc. is a full service underground utility and fiber optic construction contractor. Founded in 1997 by company President Robert Jones and incorporated in 1999, we have successfully completed contracts with values ranging from $5,000 to $2.4 million. We are outfitted to complete any size project with accuracy, quality, safety, and timeliness.

No. 45 DQS Solutions & Staffing Chevrolet Silverado RST
Driver: Kaden Honeycutt | Crew Chief: Phil Gould

  • Honeycutt’s Pocono Stats: Kaden Honeycutt has competed in two NCTS races at Pocono. Honeycutt’s best track finish came in his Niece Motorsports debut in 2023, when he finished 20th.
  • Gould’s Pocono Stats: Phil Gould has called the shots in six NCTS races at Pocono. Gould is a past truck winner here, having went to victory lane with Ross Chastain in 2019. In six starts, his drivers have finished inside the top-five twice, including a fifth-place effort last year. Gould also made three NXS starts at ‘The Tricky Triangle’, finishing as high as 13th with Ryan Reed in 2018.
  • On the Truck: Honeycutt’s No. 45 Chevrolet Silverado RST will race with support from DQS Solutions & Staffing and Masked Owl Technologies, who will serve as his anchor partners for the majority of the season.
  • Recapping Pocono: Kaden Honeycutt and the No. 45 team demonstrated immense raw speed in Michigan, but did not earn the finish they deserved. Honeycutt qualified the highest out of the team in 16th, but gained track position early through the help of his teammates. By finishing fifth in stage one and fourth in stage two, Honeycutt bagged a total of 13 stage points on the day. Late in the going, however, he was an innocent victim of contact off turn four, which gave him a flat right front tire. Forced to pit under green, the team then suffered another flat tire, but stayed in the fight to produce the fastest lap of the race. Honeycutt had to settle for a 21st-place finish multiple laps behind.
  • Points Rundown: Since there was another new winner in Michigan, Honeycutt’s margin above the Playoffs cutline has dwindled to 19 points, but he remains seventh overall. Heading into Pocono, Honeycutt is 16 points behind Layne Riggs in sixth, and 15 points above Ty Majeski in eighth.
  • Quoting Honeycutt: Even though you didn’t run this race last year, your team was pretty fast. Are they going to bring a similar setup build this time, or will it be something new?

“I think it will be a combination of both. I know we’ll have some good speed at Pocono because Niece Motorsports has been fast every year they’ve gone there. Pocono is a really different type of racing, and we have more laps added compared to what we’ve done in the past, so that will be a little bit of a mix up too with strategies. I have a feel for that track, and we had a good package in Michigan, so I think we’re trending on the right direction. I know Ross (Chastain) won there quite a long time ago, so I think we can do that again. We have the speed, just need to go out and execute.”

About DQS Solutions & Staffing: Guided by a mission to achieve excellence and adaptability, DQS partners with clients to create custom solutions that address unique business challenges. Recognized as Michigan’s fastest-growing company and #22 in the nation on the Inc. 5000 list, DQS drives industry growth while giving back through its nonprofit, Foundation for Pops, and partnerships like the River Rouge School District.

About Masked Owl Technologies: Masked Owl Technologies (MOT) is an industrial solutions integrator specializing in developing customized automation and controls processes. They take a consulting-based approach to identify the root cause of system challenges and incorporate tested, emerging technology into industrial solutions that mitigate risk and solve complex problems, the first time.

About Niece Motorsports: Niece Motorsports is a professional auto racing team founded by United States Marine Corps Veteran Al Niece. In 2025, the team celebrates its 10th consecutive season competing in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series (NCTS) where it fields the Nos. 41, 42, 44 and 45. Since its founding in 2016, Niece Motorsports has garnered nine wins, 50+ top-fives, 100+ top-10s, 200+ top-15 finishes and made five playoff appearances. At its 80,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Salisbury, NC, Niece Motorsports is a trusted build shop for the Chevrolet Silverados of multiple NCTS teams as well as a customizable fabrication shop for any manufacturing needs.

Follow the Team: To keep up to date with the latest team news, visit niecemotorsports.com or connect on Facebook and Instagram (@NieceMotorsports) as well as X (@NieceMotorsport).

Blaney Going For Two in a Row at Pocono Raceway

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POCONO

Friday, June 20 — NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, 5 p.m. ET (FS1)
Saturday, June 21 — NASCAR Xfinity Series, 3:30 p.m. ET (CW)
Sunday, June 22 — NASCAR Cup Series, 2 p.m. ET (PRIME VIDEO)

NASCAR’s top three series will all be in action this weekend at Pocono Raceway with single events taking place on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Ford is looking for repeat victories in the NASCAR Xfinity and NASCAR Cup Series after Cole Custer (NXS) and Ryan Blaney (Cup) pulled off wins a year ago.

BLANEY GOING FOR POCONO REPEAT

Ryan Blaney has a pair of NASCAR Cup Series wins at Pocono Raceway, including last year when he led a race-high 44 laps and won by 1.312 seconds over runner-up Denny Hamlin. It marked Ford’s sixth win in the last 10 races and was Blaney’s 12th career victory. Pocono is one of only three tracks where Blaney has registered multiple wins with the other two being Martinsville (two) and Talladega (three). He will be trying to become the first driver since Kyle Busch in 2017-18 to win back-to-back Cup races at the track known as The Tricky Triangle.

CUSTER POSTS FIRST HFT TOP 10

Cole Custer’s eighth place finish on Sunday in Mexico City was the best among Ford drivers and also marked the first top 10 run for the Haas Factory Team, which is in its first season after the changeover from Stewart-Haas Racing. Custer, who has 351 combined career starts in NASCAR’s top three series, heads to Pocono Raceway this weekend, where he has a pair of NASCAR Xfinity Series victories, including last season when he took the lead from Justin Allgaier and led the final nine laps.

FORD DRIVING 4 A DIFFERENCE STANDINGS

Pocono marks the final race in the Ford Driving 4 A Difference presented by the Gene Haas Foundation with Ford’s five NASCAR Xfinity Series drivers hoping to win as much as $20,000 for their charity of choice. The points each driver earns in races at Charlotte, Nashville, Mexico City, and Pocono will be added together with the winner being the one with the highest total. If a driver wins one of those events, their point total for that race is doubled.

Sheldon Creed (Friends of Jaclyn Foundation) — 112
Sam Mayer (Starkey Hearing Foundation) — 97
Harrison Burton (All Within My Hands) — 70
Ryan Sieg (Isabella Santos Foundation) — 57
Kyle Sieg (Motor Racing Outreach) — 25

BLANEY GETS FIRST CUP VICTORY

Ryan Blaney earned his first NASCAR Cup Series victory in 2017 at Pocono Raceway, giving the Wood Brothers their 99th all-time series win. Blaney held off Kevin Harvick over the final seven laps to win the Pocono 400 after overcoming a loose wheel only 19 laps into the event. He found himself in position to win after the caution came out with 19 laps to go. Kyle Busch opted to stay out while all of the other contenders behind him pitted, including Blaney who got four fresh tires and restarted fourth. A major battle between Busch and Blaney resulted, but the newer tires proved to be too much as Blaney eventually got by with nine laps to go. He couldn’t breathe easy, however, as Harvick started to reel him in. Despite closing the gap, Harvick could never pull alongside to challenge and Blaney took the checkered flag.

BUESCHER JOINS FIRST-TIME WINNERS CLUB AT POCONO

Chris Buescher is another Ford driver who posted his first NASCAR Cup Series win at Pocono when he won the rain-shortened Pennsylvania 400 in 2016. Buescher led the final 12 laps and qualified for the playoffs as the scheduled 160-lap race was called after 138 circuits. It represented the second series win and first playoff qualification for Front Row Motorsports, which Buescher drove for in 2016 after the organization entered into an alliance with what was then Roush Fenway Racing.

KULWICKI’S FINAL WIN

When Alan Kulwicki won the Champion Spark Plug 500 on June 14, 1992 it marked the final victory of his NASCAR Hall of Fame career. Kulwicki, who was voted into the Hall in 2019, passed Bill Elliott with 11 laps remaining to cap a day that saw 15 cars drop out before the checkered flag flew, including 11 engine failures. In a precursor to what happened a few months later at Atlanta Motor Speedway, Kulwicki and Elliott battled down the stretch as they exchanged the lead multiple times over the final 25 laps. Kulwicki passed Elliott for the top spot on lap 181, but traffic slowed him down to the point that five laps later the two swapped positions. Mark Martin made it a three-way battle, but Kulwicki ultimately prevailed as he got by both drivers on lap 190 and never looked back. Kulwicki, who won five series races overall, went on to win the championship later that year over fellow Ford drivers Elliott and Davey Allison.

FORD ALL-TIME POCONO WINS LEADER

The NASCAR Xfinity Series has been racing once a year at Pocono Raceway since 2016 and in that time Ford has won five times, which is the most for any manufacturer. Cole Custer has two of those victories while Brad Keselowski, Austin Cindric and Chase Briscoe have one each. Ford’s Ryan Sieg has competed in all nine events and is coming off a 12th-place run last year, which tied his career best at the track. Overall, Chevrolet has three wins and Toyota one.

CHANDLER SMITH LEADING FORD

The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series had last weekend off, but gets back in action on Friday at Pocono Raceway. With only five races remaining in the regular season, Ford’s Chandler Smith and his two wins are secure in making it to the postseason. He has one career win at Pocono and is currently second in the series point standings while three other F-150 drivers are also in the top 10. Smith’s teammate at Front Row Motorsports, Layne Riggs, is sixth while the ThorSport Racing duo of Ty Majeski (eighth) and Jake Garcia (ninth) round out the Ford foursome.

BLANEY MULTI-CLASS WINNER

As previously mentioned, Ryan Blaney earned his first Cup Series victory in 2017 at Pocono. He is also the only Ford driver to win in multiple classes at Pocono, as he earned his second career Truck Series victory there in 2013. Blaney overtook the field during a chaotic restart going into Turn 1 with two laps remaining and held on to take the checkered flag.

FORD’S NASCAR CUP SERIES WINNERS

AT POCONO

1985 – Bill Elliott (Sweep)

1988 – Bill Elliott (2)

1989 – Terry Labonte and Bill Elliott

1990 – Geoffrey Bodine (2)

1992 – Alan Kulwicki (1)

1994 – Rusty Wallace and Geoffrey Bodine

1995 – Dale Jarrett (2)

1996 – Rusty Wallace (2)

1997 – Dale Jarrett (2)

1998 – Jeremy Mayfield (1)

2000 – Jeremy Mayfield and Rusty Wallace

2001 – Ricky Rudd (1)

2002 – Dale Jarrett (1)

2005 – Carl Edwards and Kurt Busch

2008 – Carl Edwards (2)

2010 – Greg Biffle (2)

2016 – Chris Buescher (2)

2017 – Ryan Blaney (1)

2020 – Kevin Harvick (1)

2024 – Ryan Blaney

FORD’S NASCAR XFINITY SERIES WINNERS

AT POCONO

2017 – Brad Keselowski

2019 – Cole Custer

2020 – Chase Briscoe

2021 – Austin Cindric

2024 – Cole Custer

FORD’S NASCAR CRAFTSMAN TRUCK SERIES WINNERS AT POCONO

2013 – Ryan Blaney

The Ford Mustang, celebrating its 61st anniversary in 2025, is the world’s best selling sports car. It is also one of the planet’s most popular race cars. With Mustang-based race cars competing in international sports car competition (GT3 and GT4), NASCAR, NHRA, Formula Drift, in Australian Supercars, at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb and in its own bespoke one-make series – Mustang Cup and Mustang Challenge – the platform has an unprecedented global reach. This weekend, 38 Mustang race cars are scheduled to race across all disciplines. Learn more at FordPerformance.com.

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