Pocono Raceway ranks No. 1 in USA TODAY’s 10BEST NASCAR tracks

Pocono Raceway retains its spot as the best NASCAR track as USA TODAY releases its 10BEST Readers’ Choice travel awards, placing the Tricky Triangle at No. 1 for the second consecutive year.

Located in Long Pond, Pocono Raceway is one of the few family-owned tracks in NASCAR. It opened in 1969, then transformed into its recognizable triangular shape in 1971.

“Given the competition in our industry, it is a tremendous achievement to win the ‘Best NASCARTrack’ once let alone in consecutive years,” Pocono Raceway President Ben May said in a statement. “It’s a testament to the loyalty and passion our fans have for ‘The Tricky Triangle’ and our team’scommitment of providing an exceptional experience and premier level of guest service. Wewould like to give a huge thanks to our fans, partners and our dedicated staff for their respectiveroles in Pocono Raceway earning this honor again.”

Pocono Raceway will host its Cup Series race, The Great American Getaway 400, on Sunday, June 22, at 2 p.m. ET. The race will be broadcast on Amazon Prime as a part of the inaugural in-season tournament. Last year’s winner at Pocono was Ryan Blaney.

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USA TODAY 10BEST Readers’ Choice NASCAR Tracks

1. Pocono Raceway (Long Pond, Pennsylvania)
2. Watkins Glen International (Watkins Glen, New York)
3. Chicago Street Race (Chicago, Illinois)
4. Las Vegas Motor Speedway (Las Vegas, Nevada)
5. Atlanta Motor Speedway (Hampton, Georgia)
6. New Hampshire Motor Speedway (Loudon, New Hampshire)
7. Dover Motor Speedway (Dover, Delaware)
8. Michigan International Speedway (Brooklyn, Michigan)
9. Bristol Motor Speedway (Bristol, Tennessee)
10. Talladega Superspeedway (Lincoln, Alabama)