July 10, 2023
HighPoint.com 400
Pocono Raceway
NASCAR Cup Series (NCS)
Sunday, July 23 at 2:30 p.m. EDT on USA
AJ Allmendinger, No. 16 Action Industries Camaro ZL1
– AJ Allmendinger on Pocono Raceway
“Pocono is definitely one of the most unique, tougher racetracks that we go to with all three corners being completely different. I think this is a track that track position is key, but because of how long the track is, strategy is really important. I’m looking forward to the challenge of it. Our speed at bigger racetracks has been good this year and Pocono is a track that if we get right, we can get some good points at. Hopefully we unload solid and have speed to put together a good race and rebound from last week.”
Justin Haley, No. 31 LeafFilter Gutter Protection Camaro ZL1
“I always love going to Pocono. The speed in our cars at the bigger tracks right now is really good, so I’m happy to get on track and keep working toward great finishes. Pocono is a challenging track and so unique it makes it that much more enjoyable to drive”
– Justin Haley on Pocono Raceway
Pocono Mountains 225
Pocono Raceway
NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS)
Saturday, July 22 at 5:30 p.m. EDT on USA
Daniel Suarez, No. 10 LeafHome Water Solutions Chevrolet Camaro
– Daniel Suarez on Pocono Raceway
“This is a great opportunity for me. The Kaulig Chevrolets have been fast all year and I can’t wait to get in one and see how we do. I have always liked racing in the Xfinity Series and there are so many good memories from those days. This isn’t going to be an easy race. The competition is tough these days and Pocono is one of the toughest tracks on the circuit. I want to thank Kaulig for giving me a chance.”
Daniel Hemric, No. 11 Chevy Accessories Chevrolet Camaro
“Pocono is a place that is always fun from the driver’s seat. It really comes down to racing yourself and trying to make as smooth lap times as possible. A lot of throttle time is also key. Hopefully we can do that this weekend. Looking forward to the opportunity to go there and have a good weekend and see what the team can unload for us and how we can execute the weekend.”
– Daniel Hemric on Pocono Raceway
Chandler Smith, No. 16 Quick Tie Products Chevrolet Camaro
“I’ve got a lot of fond memories of racing at Pocono, obviously with winning in Trucks last year. It’s a difficult track to set up for since all three corners are different. You’re going to have to compromise to get at least one turn right compared to the other two. We ran pretty much full throttle through turn two there last year in Trucks, but I think it’ll feel a bit different in NXS cars. It’s a challenge, and I enjoy it the that reason.”
– Chandler Smith on Pocono Raceway