The race was held on Sunday, July 24, 2005, before a crowd of 100,000 in Long Pond, Pennsylvania, at Pocono Raceway, a 2.5 miles (4.0 km) triangular permanent course.

[2] Ryan Newman of Penske Racing would set the fastest time in the session, with a lap of 54.007 and an average speed of 166.645 miles per hour (268.189 km/h).

[2] Ryan Newman of Penske Racing would set the fastest time in the session, with a lap of 54.213 and an average speed of 166.012 miles per hour (267.170 km/h).

Jamie McMurray of Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates would win the pole, with a lap of 53.330 and an average speed of 168.761 miles per hour (271.595 km/h).

[2] Four drivers would fail to qualify: Morgan Shepherd, Hermie Sadler, Carl Long, and Derrike Cope.