LONG POND, PENNSYLVANIA - JUNE 22: A general view of racing from the grandstands during the NASCAR Cup Series The Great American Getaway 400 at Pocono Raceway on June 22, 2025 in Long Pond, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) | Getty Images
LONG POND, PENNSYLVANIA - JUNE 22: A general view of racing from the grandstands during the NASCAR Cup Series The Great American Getaway 400 at Pocono Raceway on June 22, 2025 in Long Pond, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Pocono Cup race start time moved up due to threat of rain

The start time for Sunday’s The Great American Getaway 400 presented by VISIT PA NASCAR Cup Series race at Pocono Raceway has been moved up two hours to 1 p.m. ET due to forecasted inclement weather.

NASCAR, Pocono Raceway and Amazon Prime Video worked together to move the start time earlier to give fans the best opportunity to enjoy the full race before forecasted weather reaches the area.

The Great American Getaway 400 presented by VISIT PA was originally scheduled for 3 p.m. but Sunday’s forecast calls for inclement weather later in the afternoon and evening. The race will be broadcast live on Amazon Prime Video, Motor Racing Network and SiriusXM Radio.

There will be no change to the opening times for the parking lots (6 a.m.) and gates (8 a.m.). Track access for fans opens at 8 a.m. and remains available until the conclusion of NASCAR Cup Series driver introductions. The NASCAR Cup Series drivers meeting will begin at noon.

— NASCAR —