Pocono is a two-and-a-half mile triangular shaped racetrack with three distinct turns, all modeled after famous IndyCar tracks.
Failed to qualify: Hut Stricklin (#90), Loy Allen, Jr. (#58), Derrike Cope (#30) There were several hard crashes in this race.
Dave Marcis crashed heavily in turn two on lap 92, went up in the air, and was almost thrown from the car if not for the window net.
[1] Both Waltrip brothers crashed in turn one late in the race, shortening up the rear ends of their cars.
Local favorite Jimmy Spencer had a great shot of winning his third Winston Cup race, taking the lead on lap 172.