The Great American Getaway 400 Presented by VisitPA.com (Highpoint.com 400)

Often referred to as the Tricky Triangle, the Highpoint.com 400 has been officially renamed as The Great American Getaway 400 Presented by VisitPA.com for its 2024 edition. It is an oval superspeedway that has been on the NASCAR calendar for decades. Since its inauguration in 1974, the race has been held at the Pocono Raceway, Long Pond, Pennsylvania, USA.

The superspeedway lasts for 160 laps, divided into three stages and is 400 miles long. The first stage is 30 laps long with the second and third stages being 65 laps each.

The Great American Getaway 400 history

Since its first race in 1974, Pocono Raceway has been a staple on the NASCAR calendar ever since. Until 2011, the race was a 500-mile-long event with 200 laps. It was then shortened and became a 400-mile-long race from the 2012 NASCAR season onwards. The track was also used for a second race from 1974-2021 and was a part of the Cup Series calendar as a shortened 325-mile race. It was then replaced by the World Wide Technology Raceway from the 2022 season onward.

The Great American Getaway 400 schedule

The Cup Series race at this circuit is scheduled for July 12-14th. The feature race is set to be at 2:30 pm local time (EST), July 14. The Xfinity and Craftsman Truck Series races are also scheduled for the weekend. The Craftsman Truck Series feature race will be held on 11th July which is Friday. The Xfinity feature race at the circuit will be on the 13th, Saturday. The race is scheduled to have 160 laps with three stages.

The Great American Getaway 400 venue

The Great American Getaway 400 will be held at the Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, Pennsylvania. The track is a unique addition to the NASCAR calendar with its oval triangular shape. This superspeedway has an asphalt surface and a length of 2.5 miles or four km. It is made up of three turns that have unique bankings that resemble famous circuits that have been used by NASCAR. The first turn has a banking of 14 degrees, which is inspired by the Trenton Speedway. Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Milwaukee Mile inspire the second and third turn respectively.

Drivers with the most wins in the The Great American Getaway 400

Jeff Gordon and Denny Hamlin have the highest number of wins at this venue, tied with six victories each. Richard Petty was the first driver to win on the circuit in 1974, back when it was called the Purolator 500.

Where to watch The Great American Getaway 400 2024?

The Great American Getaway 400 will be broadcast on FOX according to NASCAR's official site. Their radio coverage will be handled by SiriusXM and MRN radio.

The feature race can be watched live in the following places as follows: