Race Name: The Great American Getaway 400
Track: Pocono Raceway (“The Tricky Triangle”)
Distance: 160 laps / 400 miles
Stage Breakdown: Stage 1 – 30 laps Stage 2 – 65 laps Final Stage – 65 laps
Broadcast: Amazon Prime Video (2:00 PM ET)
Defending Winner: Ryan Blaney (2024)
Pocono’s unique 2.5-mile triangular layout—with three distinct corners inspired by Trenton Speedway, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and The Milwaukee Mile—demands a perfect balance of speed, handling, and strategy. It’s a track where veterans thrive and pit strategy can make or break a race.
Top Storylines to Watch
Denny Hamlin Returns to His Playground
Odds to Win: +450 (Favorite)
Pocono Wins: 7 (Most all-time)
2025 Wins: 3 (including Michigan)
After skipping Mexico City for the birth of his son, Hamlin returns to one of his best tracks. He’s finished top 6 in 8 of his last 10 Pocono starts.
Toyota’s Pocono Dominance
Toyota has won 8 of the last 12 Cup races at Pocono, including a 1–2 finish in 2022 (before a DQ). Expect strong runs from Christopher Bell, Tyler Reddick, and Ty Gibbs, all of whom have shown speed here.
Playoff Bubble Watch
With 10 races left in the regular season, drivers like Alex Bowman, Chris Buescher, and Chase Briscoe are fighting to stay above the cut line. A surprise win here could shake up the playoff picture.
Drivers to Watch
| Driver | Odds to Win | Pocono Highlights |
| Denny Hamlin | +450 | 7 wins, 858 laps led, 15% lap dominance |
| Kyle Larson | +550 | 5 Top 5s, 9 Top 10s, 158 laps led |
| William Byron | +800 | 9.4 avg finish, 3 Top 5s, 130 laps led |
| Ryan Blaney | +750 | 2 wins, defending race winner |
| Christopher Bell | +1000 | 3 Top 6s in last 4 Pocono starts |
| Ty Gibbs | +2000 | Pole winner in 2024, 5th in 2023 |
| Alex Bowman | +3500 | 5 Top 11s in last 6 Pocono starts |
Track Trends & Strategy
Track Type: 2.5-mile tri-oval
Passing Difficulty: High – track position is critical
Pit Strategy: Short-pitting before stage ends is common
Manufacturer Edge: Toyota has won ~70% of last 12 races here
Notably, the eventual winner has failed to lead the most laps in 8 of the last 12 Pocono races, emphasizing the importance of late-race execution over early dominance.
Projected Winner: Denny Hamlin – With unmatched Pocono success and fresh off a week of rest, he’s the clear favorite.
Top 5 Value Picks:
Christopher Bell (+130 Top 5) – 3 runner-up finishes in 2025, strong Pocono form
Ty Gibbs (+2000 to win) – Fast in 2024 before engine failure, trending upward
William Byron (–110 Top 5) – Best average finish among active drivers
DRIVER ODDS
Denny Hamlin + 320
Tyler Reddick + 700
Ryan Blaney + 700
Kyle Larson + 800
William Byron + 900
Christopher Bell + 900
Chris Buescher + 1000
Ty Gibbs + 1600
Chase Elliott + 1600
Chase Briscoe + 1800
Carson Hocevar + 1800
Brad Keselowski + 1800
Joey Logano + 2200
Bubba Wallace + 2500
Kyle Busch + 3500
Alex Bowman + 3500
Ross Chastain + 4000
Erik Jones + 4000
Austin Cindric + 4000
Ryan Preece + 6500
Daniel Suarez + 7000
Josh Berry + 8000
John Hunter Nemechek + 8000
Cole Custer + 8000
Noah Gragson + 10000
Zane Smith + 13000
Shane Van Gisbergen + 15000
Austin Dillon + 15000
Michael McDowell + 20000
AJ Allmendinger + 20000
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. + 25000
Justin Haley + 25000
Riley Herbst + 30000
Ty Dillon + 40000
Todd Gilliland + 40000
Cody Ware + 100000
Brennan Poole + 100000
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, June 21, 2025
