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A statue of Dale Earnhardt rises above an entrance at Daytona International Speedway. The iconic driver’s death in a crash at the track in 2001 forced NASCAR to take safety more seriously, and the dramatic upgrades have saved lives.
Lynne Sladky | AP file photo

Lasting legacy: Earnhardt’s death saved lives, forced change

Times Leader - February 11, 2021

Chris Buescher, shown before practice for the season-opening Daytona 500, won his only NASCAR Cup Series race at Pocono Raceway in 2016 due to fog.
Terry Renna | AP file photo

Chris Buescher clearly remembers being in a fog at Pocono Raceway

Kurt Busch, shown prior to this season’s Daytona 500, is ready to take on the challenges of the NASCAR Cup Series doubleheader this weekend at Pocono Raceway.
John Raoux | AP file photo

Kurt Busch taking aggressive approach to Pocono Raceway doubleheader this weekend

Ryan Blaney celebrates in Victory Lane after winning Monday’s Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway. Blaney posted his first career win at Pocono Raceway in 2017.
John Bazemore | AP photo

Ryan Blaney has enjoyed racing at Pocono Raceway heading into doubleheader

Kyle Petty’s victory at Pocono Raceway in 1993 including dodging a fan who ran across the track late in the race.
Times Leader file photo

Pocono Raceway had historical moments before historical weekend

Christian Eckes wins ARCA race at Pocono Raceway; Hill on truck...

Times Leader - July 26, 2019

Joey Logano holds off Brad Keselowski for Vegas NASCAR win

Times Leader - March 3, 2019

NASCAR debuts new rules package, expects exciting Vegas race

Times Leader - March 2, 2019

Busch Brothers headlining NASCAR’s West Coast swing

Times Leader - March 1, 2019

New NASCAR rules package gets early passing grade

Times Leader - February 26, 2019

Fresh faces and new sponsors give Daytona 500 throwback feel

Times Leader - February 17, 2019

Michael Annett wins Xfinity Series opener at Daytona

Times Leader - February 16, 2019

William Byron wins Daytona 500 pole

Times Leader - February 10, 2019

NASCAR sputters toward checkered flag on troubled season

Times Leader - November 18, 2018

Kyle Busch leads title contenders in qualifying for finale

Times Leader - November 16, 2018

It’s The Big Three and Joey Logano in NASCAR’s title race

Times Leader - November 15, 2018

Kevin Harvick’s championship berth spoiled by NASCAR inspectors

Times Leader - November 7, 2018

Logano shoves past Truex to earn shot at NASCAR championship

Times Leader - October 28, 2018

Blaney wins on roval after Johnson crashes out of playoffs

Times Leader - September 30, 2018

The roval at Charlotte is the big NASCAR race worth watching

Times Leader - September 30, 2018

The heat is on: NASCAR playoff push kicks into gear in...

Times Leader - September 16, 2018

Jimmie Johnson rides 48-race losing streak into Brickyard

Times Leader - September 8, 2018

Harvick prevails at Michigan for 7th win of season

Times Leader - August 12, 2018

Brian France takes leave from NASCAR following DWI, drug arrest

Times Leader - August 6, 2018

Kevin Harvick comes up short again in quest for Pocono victory

Times Leader - July 29, 2018

Kyle Busch wins Gander Outdoors 400 at Pocono to complete monster...

Times Leader - July 29, 2018

Suarez gets Pocono pole after Harvick, Kyle Busch, others fail inspection

Times Leader - July 28, 2018

Zane Smith wins ARCA ModSpace 150 at Pocono Raceway

Times Leader - July 27, 2018

Wallace ready for return to Pocono driving iconic No. 43 car

Times Leader - June 2, 2018

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