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In these photos taken in February 2016, qualifying drivers and their cars in the starting field for Sunday’s NASCAR Daytona 500 Sprint Cup Series auto race are shown at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. They are, from top, David Ragan, AJ Allmendinger, Clint Bowyer, and Casey Mears. (AP Photo)
LONG POND — NASCAR makes its second visit of the season to Pocono Raceway next weekend, headlined by the Pennsylvania 400 Sprint Cup Series race July 31.
Also taking place will be the ARCA Series ModSpace 150 on Friday and the
NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Pocono Mountains 150 on Saturday.
While there will be plenty of action on the 2.5-mile triangular track, there is a lot going on off the track in the days leading up to the races.
It starts Thursday with the fifth annual Pocono Charity Poker Tournament from 6-10 p.m. at Mohegan Sun Pocono.
Among the celebrities scheduled to play are NASCAR president Mike Helton; Sprint Cup Series drivers David Ragan and Matt DiBenedetto; former National Hockey League players Ed Hospodar and Sebastien Caron; and former Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Mike Quick.
Proceeds from the tournament benefit The NASCAR Foundation, which provides educational opportunities for children, and Michael’s Way, a Philadelphia-based charity that tries to improve the lives of children with pediatric cancer and provide financial support for their families.
For more information about playing in the tournament or being a spectator, visit www.nascarfoundation.com/poconopoker.
Fan Fair
Located behind the main grandstands will be the Fan Fair that has a variety of activities.
Fans can take part in the McDonald’s Pit Crew Challenge. Using virtual reality goggles, they can be part of the pit crew for Jamie McMurray, driver of the No. 1 McDonald’s Chevrolet, and compete against others for
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