Get ready for a jam-packed day of on-track action as the NASCAR weekend continues at Pocono Raceway! Known affectionately as the “Tricky Triangle,” this unique 2.5-mile tri-oval in Long Pond, Pennsylvania, challenges drivers with its three distinct turns, each featuring different banking. Saturday, June 21, 2025, is a crucial day featuring practice, qualifying, and a main event race across two national series.
Here is the essential NASCAR Saturday schedule at Pocono Raceway (All times Eastern):
10:00 AM: NASCAR Xfinity Series Practice (Broadcast on The CW App / The CW)
11:05 AM: NASCAR Xfinity Series Qualifying (Broadcast on The CW App / The CW)
12:35 PM: NASCAR Cup Series Practice (Streamed on Amazon Prime Video)
1:45 PM: NASCAR Cup Series Qualifying (Streamed on Amazon Prime Video)
3:30 PM: NASCAR Xfinity Series Race: Explore the Pocono Mountains 250 (100 Laps, 250 Miles) (Broadcast on The CW Network)
Key Saturday On-Track Action
Saturday is pivotal for both the NASCAR Cup Series and the Xfinity Series as teams dial in their cars and lock in starting positions for their respective races.
Cup Series Practice & Qualifying: Cup teams get their chance to practice and then qualify for Sunday’s main event, The Great American Getaway 400. Qualifying will see 37 drivers taking a single lap to set the grid, split into two groups following a practice session. This session is vital for gaining insights into car setup on the challenging Pocono layout and is being streamed exclusively on Amazon Prime Video, marking the fifth and final event on the platform before coverage shifts. Drivers like William Byron, who boasts the best average finish among active drivers at Pocono, and Kyle Larson, who often leads laps here, will look to start strong.
- Xfinity Series Practice, Qualifying & Race: The Xfinity Series takes center stage with their main event after practice and qualifying sessions. The Explore the Pocono Mountains 250 race spans 100 laps and 250 miles and will be broadcast live on The CW Network. Saturday’s action on The CW App and Network provides Xfinity drivers the opportunity to tackle the Tricky Triangle in race conditions.
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Beyond the Schedule: What Saturday Sets Up
Saturday’s results directly impact Sunday’s main NASCAR Cup Series event. A strong qualifying run on the challenging Pocono track is a key advantage. Organizations like Joe Gibbs Racing, Team Penske, and Hendrick Motorsports have shown dominant speed throughout the season and historically perform well at Pocono. Hendrick Motorsports, in particular, holds the record for the most Cup wins at the track with 19 victories. While the big Cup race is Sunday, the speeds shown and qualifying positions earned on Saturday will be crucial indicators for who might contend for the win on Sunday.
Where to Watch Saturday
Fans can catch all the NASCAR action on Saturday via The CW App/Network for Xfinity Series practice, qualifying, and the race, and on Amazon Prime Video for Cup Series practice and qualifying sessions.
Don’t miss a moment of the critical practice, qualifying, and Xfinity Series race action on Saturday as NASCAR tackles the unique challenges of the Tricky Triangle!
