Pocono Picks — Besides Firestone and Michelin

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NASCAR heads to Pocono this weekend for the Sunoco Red Cross Pennsylvania 500 — possibly one of the longest race names of the season.

Who are you picking for this race? And, no, I don’t mean you get to choose between Firestone, B. F. Goodrich, Michelin and Hoosier. Who do you think is going to win the race?

Remember, Pocono is a 2.5 mile race track — just like Indianapolis.

Pocono has long straightaways — just like Indianapolis.

Pocono has flat turns — just like Indianapolis.

In fact, turn 2 — the Tunnel Turn — was designed after the turns at Indy.

Indy and Pocono share a lot of the same characteristics. So much so that Goodyear and NASCAR seemed to think the Pocono tires would work at Indy, so they trucked a load of them to Indianapolis last weekend.

Lets hope we don’t have the same fiasco again.

So, who do you like at Pocono?

 

 

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35 Comments on Pocono Picks — Besides Firestone and Michelin

  1. buck on

    2. who cares? ya’ll save yo’ money bring yoself & yo money to atlantamotorspeedway in oct.

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  2. LUGNUT on

    3. You know Indy Was A Bad Deal, As Far As The Tire Deal Goes, Maybe The Wrong Compound Was Used I Don”t Know But I Think Nascar Along With Goodyear, Maybe Should Look Into Giving These Teams A Break On Sets Of Tires They Get I Know They Cost As Much As $1800 Per Set I Know I Worked With Them, Or Maybe They Should Think Of Giving Them An Extra Set Or Two To Justify What Happened In Indy ..

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  3. Susan Coley on

    4. DALE EARNHARDT JR. OF COURSE!!!!!!!!!!

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  4. Marilyn on

    5. I’m pulling for JR no matter what—BUT=======
    Jr: get your pit crew working faster and you can win this one. You need to win another one to stay in the top of the 12. (the others are catching you in points)

    Please don’t keep loosing spots when you have to pit as you did in the last race. Get the pit crew moving faster—if your crew chief can’t do it.

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  5. Lorraine on

    6. Junior did good the last time at Pocono and with a few good races since and a win, I’m puttng on money on Dale Jr of course. Tony Eury is confident and so am I.

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  6. Diane on

    7. I’m pulling for JR and hope he can win a few more races and stay in continution. Let’s get together in the pit and move a little faster.

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  7. KYLADY on

    8. This is going to be Dale Jr Day!!!

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  8. Kasey's Ga Nana on

    9. Kasey won in June and I just hope he repeats the Pocono feat. I want to see him and his crew in the WINNER’S CIRCLE!!!!!!!

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  9. KYLADY on

    10. This is Dale Jr Day!!

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  10. Donna on

    11. I would like to see Dale Jr. win Pocono..Come on team 88 lets get er done .

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  11. jim flanagan on

    12. BIG!BIG!GO GO GORDON DAY

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  12. Wanda on

    13. I want to see Dale Jr. win. With all the STUFF he went through last year he needs an exceptional good year. So he can show ‘momma’ she AIN’T nuttin. And that she can’t keep things going without him. GO JUNEBUG!!! Geter done Son!!! Finish the year on your best season ever

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  13. Richard Berry on

    14. I like jr. buts its tony time tony sturt that is hes my pick.

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  14. BJ on

    15. Absolutely, Dale Jr. will win. He’s due for another victory. Watch out Kyle B. because the Hendrick teams are coming super fast!

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  15. dianne on

    16. Dale Jr all the way

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  16. Kiddalechamp on

    17. Is anyone sponsored by “No-doze”? That would be my pick,since it is such a boring race.However,if nobody wears that uniform,I put my money on Jr. He will stay awake listening to his IPOD!!!!

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  17. Greg on

    18. I agree with speed up your pit crew JR. I know those guys work hard but every stop at Indy JR. lost positions. That used to be one of the best teams on pit row. What happened? Yes I do think JR. will win at Pocono.

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  18. Peggy on

    19. I’m betting on JR. Love that boy.

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  19. Kathy on

    20. Kasey is my pick

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  20. Al on

    21. Dale Jr. all the way.

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  21. Deborah on

    22. Dale Jr all the way this race and every race!!!!!!!!! Go Junebug Go!!!!!!!!!!

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  22. Elaine on

    23. My pick is Jimmie Johnson, go Jimmie go!

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  23. Helen on

    24. GO TONY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  24. J.W. on

    25. I am with JR all the way on this race, and I can’t wait to see him back in Michigan for the August race!!!

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  25. sherylraa on

    26. I believe in Jr. This really isn’t his type of track but you never know. Pushing Jr. but someone needs to push his pit crew i really thought he would have the best crew there was but the time he’s spending on pit road is way off!

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  26. 24karat84 on

    27. I think the Hendrick boy’s are on a roll. Between the three of them, they will ensure there’s a Hendrick car in the winners circle.

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  27. 24karat84 on

    28. I know, there really are 4 of them, but it seems like Casey just hasn’t been as determined as the other 3.

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  28. TRURACER88 on

    29. I JUST HOPE THAT THEY HAVE THE RIGHT TIRES,SO WE CAN WATCH A GOOD RACE! GO JR!!!!

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  29. OkieLou on

    30. I like JR. He has been the most consistent of the Hendricks Teams. Don’t be too worried about the Pit Crew, they will do just fine, I think at Indy a lot of the problem was who was taking 2 tires and who was taking 4. Jr. took 4 tires almost everytime while the others were taking 2 every other time.

    Tony is due so watch him too!

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  30. #20TonyStewartBabe on

    31. I do believe it is time for Tony to win. He likes Pocono and he deserves it. I hope he can kick Dale Jr’s butt.

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  31. HELEN on

    32. I DON’T KNOW ABOUT KICKING DALE JR’S BUTT BUT I DO FEEL SORRY FOR TONY HE MIGHT GET A WIN BEFORE THE YEAR IS UP….WE WILL SEE!!
    IN THE MEANTIME HOPEFULLY DALE JR WILL GET US
    ANOTHER WIN IF NOT AT POCONO ONE OF HIS FAVORITE
    TRACKS COMING UP!!
    OF COURSE RICHMOND WOULD BE GOOD SINCE I’M GOING
    TO THAT RACE!! :)
    GO GET’UM JR!!!

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  32. Pegan on

    33. Jr’s great.I was at Michigan and pulling for him all the way at the end,but this shall be Carl Edwards day.

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  33. croxton on

    34. Go gordon.good graciouse man what a good run last week. Thanks for the hype. Big fan and we need a big win.drive it like you stole it.

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  34. meme on

    35. JR IS THE MAN. hE JUST NEEDS A NEW CREW CHIEF.

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  35. 24karat84 on

    36. Well, I guess the dust has settled & Carl Edwards gave them all a run for their $$. Tony almost pulled it off though. Then again, so did Jimmy… again!

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