Pocono Raceway is a 2.500 mi tri-oval track in Blakeslee, Pennsylvania. The track has held a variety of events since its opening in 1969, including NASCAR, IndyCar Series, and IMSA GT Championship rac
An aerial photo of Pocono Raceway in 2014
A CART race at Pocono Raceway in 1984. CART raced annually at the facility until 1989, when it was dropped due to safety concerns with the track.
A SAFER barrier at Pocono Raceway (pictured in 2022). Starting in 2004, SAFER barriers were installed at the venue in the aftermath of the death of Dale Earnhardt.
A NASCAR Cup Series race at Pocono Raceway in 2021. Since 1974, the series has raced at the venue annually.
Justin Boyd Wilson was a British professional open-wheel racing driver who competed in Formula One in 2003, the Champ Car World Series from 2004 to 2007 and the IndyCar Series from 2008 to 2015. He wo
Pocono Raceway
…curbing on the tri-oval's second turn were made in 2013 and 2014, respectively. In 2015, the venue experienced its second fatality after IndyCar driver Justin Wilson was hit in the head by a flying nose cone. In the following two years, additional SAFER barriers were installed, with it completely surrounding the…
Wilson at the 2013 Long Beach Grand Prix
Jonathan Palmer (pictured in 2011) became Wilson's manager after the driver won the Formula Palmer Audi title in 1998.
Wilson driving for Minardi at the 2003 British Grand Prix
Wilson driving for Jaguar at the 2003 Hungarian Grand Prix