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The United States Air Force Thunderbirds headline Pocono Airshow

[ Story and Photos by Rick Pettine ] August 20-21, 2021 – Long Pond, PA — Pocono Raceway put on an awesome display of speed this weekend, but this time it was in the air not on the track!  The Great Pocono Raceway Airshow showcased numerous entertainers, including the incredible United States Air Force Thunderbirds, for “kids” of […]

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The Great Pocono Raceway Airshow

August 24, 2019 – Long Pond, PA —  A week after the Pocono Indy Car 500-mile race, “The Great Pocono Raceway Airshow” came to the motorsports and entertainment facility with another family-friendly weekend packed full of action.  The 2-day event included ground displays, aerial displays, jets, acrobatic planes, parachute teams, and the incredible “Tora! Tora! Tora!” […]

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Will Power wins Pocono Indy Car Race

August 18, 2019 – Long Pond, PA — The Indy Car series made its return to Pocono International Raceway for the ABC Supply Company 500-mile race.  Will Power took his 3rd win in the past 4 years (coming in second last year to Alexander Rossi).  Leading at lap 128 of a scheduled 200, a thunderstorm moved in to […]

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Interview with Indy Car driver Marco Andretti

August 16, 2019 (update Aug 20) – Allentown, PA — A few days ahead of the ABC Supply Pocono 500 Indy Car race, Independent Philly had the opportunity to speak candidly with local resident Marco Andretti, son of former Indy Car Champion Michael and grandson of the legendary Mario Andretti.  And while Marco is a […]

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Rossi wins at Pocono Indy Car Race

August 19, 2018 LONG POND, Pennsylvania — I love the smell of ethanol in the morning!!  Alexander Rossi completely dominated the race, winning the Indy Car ABC Supply 500 at Pocono Raceway.  The race was overshadowed however by a horrific Robert Wickens’ crash. Rossi, who drives for Andretti Autosport (led by local resident Michael Andretti- former Indy Car […]

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