Travel Tips: Pocono Raceway – May 31-June 2, 2019

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The Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series, Xfinity Series and ARCA Racing Series hit the track this weekend for the first of two Cup Series visits to the “The Tricky Triangle,” Pocono Raceway in Pennsylvania, Friday through Sunday, May 31-June 2 for the Pocono 400 weekend.

The Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Hauler Parade takes place Thursday, May 30, as the haulers go through the Family RV campgrounds before entering the track and parading through the infield. The parade begins at 6:30 p.m. ET, and will be streamed on the track’s Facebook page.

Friday, May 31 will be “Free Friday” at the track for fans recycling a Monster Energy can. Bring any size Monster Energy can to the Main Gate to claim your ticket and see the action – find out more here. Admission on Friday without a can is just $10, and kids 12 and under are free.

Key on-track times:

Friday, May 31 –

• ARCA Racing Series practice – 9 a.m. ET
• ARCA Racing Series qualifying – noon ET
• Xfinity Series practice – 1:05 and 3:05 p.m. ET
• Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series practice – 2:05 and 4:05 p.m. ET
• ARCA Racing Series General Tire #AnywhereIsPossible 200 – 5:30 p.m. ET

Saturday, June 1 –

• Xfinity Series qualifying – 10:05 a.m. ET
• Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series qualifying – 11:35 a.m. ET
• Xfinity Series Pocono Green 250 Recycled by JP Mascaro & Sons– 1 p.m. ET

Sunday, June 2 –

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• Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Pocono 400 – 2 p.m. ET

Find the complete weekend schedule here.

Find out more about the event and purchase tickets at www.poconoraceway.com.