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The Pocono 500 was a long-distance Indy-car race held at Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, Pennsylvania, a 2.5-mile triangular oval known as the Tricky Triangle. In the 2019 ABC Supply 500, the field was scheduled to complete 200 laps, but rain stopped the race after 128 laps, with Will Power declared the winner. The event is of interest to motorsport historians because Pocono combined oval racing with three differently shaped corners and hosted major Indy-car races for many years.
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What is distinctive about the Pocono Raceway track?
Pocono Raceway is a 2.5-mile triangular oval in Pennsylvania. Its three corners have different shapes and banking levels, so drivers cannot use one single setup for every turn.
Why was the Pocono 500 difficult for IndyCar drivers?
The long straights encouraged high speeds, while the three unlike corners demanded different braking and cornering approaches. The race therefore combined oval drafting with setup compromises more commonly seen on road courses.
When did the Pocono 500 stop appearing on the IndyCar calendar?
The IndyCar event at Pocono continued through 2019, after which it no longer appeared on the regular series schedule. The track remains known for its distinctive triangular layout.
What are the three corners at Pocono modeled after?
Pocono's turns are traditionally associated with Trenton, Indianapolis, and Milwaukee-style corners. That mix is one reason the 2.5-mile oval behaves differently from a conventional four-turn speedway.
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