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NASCAR’s first race at Pocono Raceway | 1974

Posted on July 11, 2024February 22, 2025 by Jake Wynn

In August 1974, NASCAR came to Pocono Raceway in Northeastern Pennsylvania for the first time.

Posted in PennsylvaniaTagged August, Auto Racing, NASCAR, Newspaper, Northeastern Pennsylvania, Pocono, Pocono Mountains, Pocono Raceway, Racing1 Comment

McAdoo race car driver killed in crash at New Jersey track – 1929

Posted on April 19, 2020April 18, 2020 by Jake Wynn

22-year-old John Rohrer was mortally injured in a violent wreck at the Woodbridge Speedway in October 1929.

Posted in Schuylkill CountyTagged 1929, Automobiles, Carbon County, Cars, Luzerne County, McAdoo, Racetrack, Racing, Schuylkill County, WeatherlyLeave a comment

YouTube documentary highlights IndyCar history at Pocono Raceway

Posted on October 29, 2019October 28, 2019 by Jake Wynn

A racing history page on YouTube highlights the history of IndyCar at Pocono Raceway.

Posted in Pennsylvania, PoconoTagged IndyCar, Long Pond, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, Pocono, RacingLeave a comment

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