Pocono 400 facts for kids

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Pocono 400

Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series
Venue	Pocono Raceway
Location	Long Pond, Pennsylvania, United States
First race	1982
Distance	400 miles (643.738 km)
Laps	160 (Stage 1: 50 Stage 2: 50 Stage 3: 60)
Previous names	Van Scoy Diamond Mine 500 (1982–1985) Miller High Life 500 (1986–1989) Miller Genuine Draft 500 (1990) Champion Spark Plug 500 (1991–1993) UAW-GM Teamwork 500 (1994–1996) Pocono 500 (1997–2009) Gillette Fusion ProGlide 500 (2010) 5-hour Energy 500 (2011) Pocono 400 Presented by #NASCAR (2012) Party in the Poconos 400 Presented by Walmart (2013) Pocono 400 (2014, 2018) Axalta "We Paint Winners" 400 (2015–2016) Axalta presents the Pocono 400 (2017)
Most wins (driver)	Jeff Gordon (4)
Most wins (team)	Hendrick Motorsports (11)
Most wins (manufacturer)	Chevrolet (18)
Circuit information
Surface	Asphalt
Length	2.5 mi (4.0 km)
Turns	3

The Pocono 400 is an exciting NASCAR car race. It happens every year at Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, Pennsylvania, United States. This race is one of two big NASCAR events held at this track each season.

The Pocono 400 is part of the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series. This is the highest level of professional stock car racing in the United States. It's usually the 14th race in the Cup Series season. Drivers race for 160 laps, covering a total distance of 400 miles (about 643 kilometers). The track at Pocono is unique because it has only three turns, unlike most oval tracks.

Race History

The Pocono 400 has been a regular part of the NASCAR Cup Series since 1982. Over the years, the race has had many different names. These names often changed based on which company was sponsoring the event. For example, it was once called the "Van Scoy Diamond Mine 500" and later the "Gillette Fusion ProGlide 500."

The race distance has also changed a bit. For many years, drivers raced 200 laps, covering 500 miles. However, since 2012, the race has been 160 laps, which is 400 miles. This makes it a faster-paced event.

Past Winners

Many famous drivers and teams have won the Pocono 400 over the years. The table below shows all the winners of this exciting race. It lists the year, the winning driver, their team, and the car manufacturer.

Drivers with Multiple Wins

Some drivers have been very successful at the Pocono 400, winning the race more than once. The table below highlights these drivers and the years they won.