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Pocono Raceway

Pocono Raceway's next NASCAR weekend runs June 11-13, 2027. Grandstand parking is free through Gate 5 or Gate… Read more

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Reviewed 9.14.26

Bags & entry
Official venue entry guidance (opens in a new tab)Soft coolers up to 14 by 14 by 14 inches may carry beer, soda, water, and food with no glass. Backpacks may be up to 18 by 18 by 14 inches. Re-entry is allowed after scanning out, followed by a new security screening on return.
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Parking
Official parking & directions (opens in a new tab)Set the destination to Gate 5 or Gate 7, not the venue pin, and arrive early enough for the Fan Fair and security line. Use Gate 1 only when the parking product explicitly includes infield access.
Arrive
The current first-timer page recommends arrival by 10 a.m., but its detailed hours still point to the 2026 event guide. Treat that as planning context and recheck the final June 2027 gate and lot schedule.
Exact location
1234 Long Pond Road, Long Pond, PA 18334Open directions (opens in a new tab)
Getting there
Pocono is a driving destination near I-80. Main grandstand lots enter at Gate 5 on Andretti Road or Gate 7 on Hulman Drive; Gate 1 Tunnel serves credentialed infield vehicles.
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Aerial view of Pocono Raceway in Long Pond. Source photograph dated 2018; signage and event setup may differ.
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Aerial view of Pocono Raceway in Long Pond. Source photograph dated 2018; signage and event setup may differ.

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Venue typeSpeedway
CapacityNot publishedspectator capacity varies by race, grandstand inventory, general admission, camping, and temporary hospitality configuration
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1234 Long Pond Road, Long Pond, PA 18334

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Official venue event information (opens in a new tab)

Soft coolers up to 14 by 14 by 14 inches may carry beer, soda, water, and food with no glass. Backpacks may be up to 18 by 18 by 14 inches. Re-entry is allowed after scanning out, followed by a new security screening on return.

Official Pocono Raceway fan FAQ (opens in a new tab)

Destination: Pocono Raceway, 1234 Long Pond Road, Long Pond, PA 18334. The current first-timer page recommends arrival by 10 a.m., but its detailed hours still point to the 2026 event guide. Treat that as planning context and recheck the final June 2027 gate and lot schedule. Pocono is a driving destination near I-80. Main grandstand lots enter at Gate 5 on Andretti Road or Gate 7 on Hulman Drive; Gate 1 Tunnel serves credentialed infield vehicles. Set the destination to Gate 5 or Gate 7, not the venue pin, and arrive early enough for the Fan Fair and security line. Use Gate 1 only when the parking product explicitly includes infield access.

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Official Pocono fan FAQ (opens in a new tab)

Pocono is a driving destination near I-80. Main grandstand lots enter at Gate 5 on Andretti Road or Gate 7 on Hulman Drive; Gate 1 Tunnel serves credentialed infield vehicles. Confirm return service and last departures for your event’s finish time.

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Plan your visit

Arrival and logisticsBefore you goTransit, parking, timing and entry details

Need to Know

Best for
A Pocono weekend when the grandstand tower and level, Gate 5 or Gate 7 approach, free lot, cooler, mobile ticket, re-entry plan, and optional paddock access are chosen together
Watch out for
Navigation apps can send ordinary grandstand traffic to the Gate 1 Tunnel, which is for infield parking. Use Andretti Road at Gate 5 or Hulman Drive at Gate 7 unless the parking credential specifically says infield.
Good arrival window
The current first-timer page recommends arrival by 10 a.m., but its detailed hours still point to the 2026 event guide. Treat that as planning context and recheck the final June 2027 gate and lot schedule.
Main transit note
Pocono is a driving destination near I-80. Main grandstand lots enter at Gate 5 on Andretti Road or Gate 7 on Hulman Drive; Gate 1 Tunnel serves credentialed infield vehicles.
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Parking At A Glance

Parking difficulty

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Free grandstand lots with a critical Gate 5 or Gate 7 routing choice

What to do
Set the destination to Gate 5 or Gate 7, not the venue pin, and arrive early enough for the Fan Fair and security line. Use Gate 1 only when the parking product explicitly includes infield access.
Best option
Free grandstand parking through Gate 5 or Gate 7 is the simplest plan. A Paddock Pass or infield parking product is a separate choice for guests who want tunnel access and closer behind-the-scenes activity.
Avoid
Do not let a navigation app select Gate 1 for a standard grandstand ticket, and do not carry 2026 lot-opening or gate times into the 2027 weekend without confirmation.
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Seats and atmosphereChoose your experienceSightlines, supporter sections, crowd flow and event-day character

Inside the Venue At A Glance

01

Mixed

Gate 5 or 7 for grandstands

The wrong entrance can place a vehicle at the infield tunnel instead of the free grandstand lots. Save the intended gate as the destination before entering event traffic.

02

Mixed

Coolers and re-entry are allowed

Petty Tower is closer to Turn 3, Donohue Tower is closer to Turn 1, and France Tower is centered. The 300 level adds shade but changes the vertical climb and distance from Fan Fair.

03

Positive

Tower choice changes the view

Fan Fair, kids activities, vendors, and free Wi-Fi sit behind the grandstand. A Paddock Pass changes access but does not erase the need to check the admission and parking products separately.

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Fit and tradeoffsWhat to expectThe practical strengths and the details that could change your choice

Why It Works

  • ✓Grandstand parking is free.
  • ✓Fans may carry food and drinks in an approved cooler.
  • ✓Ticketed guests may scan out and re-enter after another screening.
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Know Before You Book

  • ×Generic directions can lead to the wrong tunnel gate.
  • ×The large property rewards an early arrival and comfortable shoes.
  • ×Final 2027 operating hours are not yet published.
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Editorial verdict

FanProof Takeaway

Reviewed 9.14.26

Choose the tower and level, route standard grandstand parking to Gate 5 or 7, bring an approved cooler, and replace 2026 hours with the final 2027 event guide.

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