2026 Trackhouse Racing Advance – Pocono Raceway – Speedway Digest

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Ross Chastain – No. 1 Busch Light Lime Chevrolet

Ross Chastain is bringing a fresh squeeze of speed to the “Tricky Triangle” as the No. 1 Chevrolet unveils a vibrant, new Busch Light Lime paint scheme. Featuring an unmistakable lime-green and crisp white design accented by refreshing lime slice graphics, this special look kicks off the summer racing season and marks Year 3 of the partnership between Chastain and Busch Light.

Driver NotesPocono Track Record: This weekend marks Chastain’s 11th Cup Series start at Pocono. Since joining Trackhouse Racing, his personal best finish at the facility is 13th, though he has led 26 laps here.Television Booth Debut: On Saturday, Chastain will step into the CW broadcast booth as a color commentator for the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race at 4:00 p.m. ET.Michigan Rewind: Last weekend at Michigan International Speedway, Chastain rallied from a 32nd-place starting position to grind out a solid 16th-place finish.Schedule of AppearancesSunday, 10:55 a.m. ET: Live Fan Q&A at the Chevy Stage located in the Fan Midway.Sunday, 11:35 a.m. ET: Autograph session at the Trackhouse Racing merchandise hauler (Wristband required).Driver Q&A

Q: Which of the three turns at Pocono is the most difficult?

Ross Chastain: “The highest risk in my mind is Turn 2, but I tend to crash off of Turn 3 more. In my history, I would say Turn 3 is the most difficult at Pocono.”

Q: You’re driving a pretty bright car this weekend?

Ross Chastain: “I love running the Busch Light cars with the different flavors on them. Lime is pretty darn good in my opinion. I did get the chance last week in Nashville to participate in the flavor showdown with Busch Light. They were letting people try Busch Light Lemon, Busch Light Orange and Busch Light Peach and vote for their favorite. I tried them all and have my opinion on which one I like, so I guess time will tell on which flavor ends up being the favorite.”

Connor Zilisch – No. 88 Roto-Rooter Chevrolet

Connor Zilisch will make his 19th career NASCAR Cup Series start this weekend, marking his highly anticipated premier division debut at Pocono Raceway.

Driver NotesRoto-Rooter Doubleheader: For the second time in 2026, Roto-Rooter will serve as the primary sponsor for both of Zilisch’s rides: the Trackhouse No. 88 Cup car on Sunday and the JR Motorsports No. 1 Chevrolet in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series on Saturday afternoon.Defending Track Winner: Zilisch won the 2025 O’Reilly Series race at Pocono in his first career track appearance. Famously, team owner Dale Earnhardt Jr. served as his crew chief that day, earning his first win calling shots from the pit box.Proven Combination: Zilisch and Roto-Rooter already visited Victory Lane together this season at Bristol Motor Speedway in April, where Zilisch held off Cup star Kyle Larson for the win.“Race the Base” Premier: Zilisch is featured in Race the Base, a 30-minute scripted mini-film produced by NASCAR and Concept80. The high-energy project is now streaming on Prime Video ahead of the historic June 21 race at Naval Base Coronado in San Diego.Schedule of AppearancesSunday, 11:45 a.m. ET: Autograph session at the Trackhouse Racing merchandise hauler in the Fan Zone (Wristband required).Driver Q&A

Q: Do you think Pocono drives like a road course?

Connor Zilisch: “Pocono is a place that I really like… It’s somewhat true that Pocono drives like a road course. You have to drive all three corners differently, which is a little untraditional, and when I say differently, I mean polar opposite. All three corners are very different. I’d consider it closer to being like an oval than a road course but some of the tendencies do apply.”

Q: What is the most important turn at Pocono?

Connor Zilisch: “I would say getting off Turn 3 is most important because that leads onto the longest straightaway and it opens up some passing opportunity. You can kind of struggle a little bit in the Tunnel Turn (Turn 2) if you can make it back in Turn 3. It’s very hard to pass out of the Tunnel Turn, especially in a Cup car… I feel like if you can get off three and get some runs on guys from the top, make something happen, that’s the best way to do it.”

Shane van Gisbergen – No. 97 SafetyCulture Chevrolet

Shane van Gisbergen (SVG) makes his second career Cup start at Pocono’s “Tricky Triangle,” looking to rebound after a multi-car accident cut his strong run short last week at Michigan.

Driver NotesPlayoff Position: SVG enters the weekend 14th in the Cup Series driver standings, holding a 23-point cushion above the 16th-place cutoff line for the post-season Chase.Month of May Mastery: Prior to Michigan, SVG enjoyed a stellar month of May, posting an average finish of 5.67 (second-best in the Cup Series) and leading 97 combined laps across Watkins Glen, Charlotte, and Nashville.Road Course Royalty: Following his dominant win at Watkins Glen on May 10, SVG tied Chase Elliott for the most road course victories (7) in NASCAR’s modern era, cementing himself as the winningest driver in Trackhouse history.“Runaway Kiwi” Documentary: The SafetyCulture-produced documentary detailing SVG’s meteoric rise from Manukau, New Zealand to full-time NASCAR stardom is currently available on the official NASCAR YouTube channel and The NASCAR Channel.Schedule of AppearancesSunday, 11:45 a.m. local: Autograph session at the Trackhouse Racing merchandise hauler in the Fan Zone (Wristband required).Driver Q&A

Q: With racing at the front more frequently on the traditional oval tracks, where have you seen the biggest improvement?

Shane van Gisbergen: “I think it’s always just time and always learning stuff throughout the race and learning the flow of the race better. And then the further up front you are, the better people race you, as well, so that’s always nice. It’s a real dogfight in the back, so getting away from that is a nice break. I think it really shows the importance of qualifying, getting up front, making no mistakes, and you can stay out there all day.”

Q: Do you feel you are a threat on the ovals yet, and not just the road courses?

Shane van Gisbergen: “I don’t think I’m there yet. Like I still have a lot to learn, I’ve got a long way to go, but it’s definitely nice to show glimpses and show that I am learning. I just match myself to my teammates. Ross (Chastain) and Connor (Zilisch) are exceptional drivers and being able to be around them, ahead of them, or close to them a lot of the time, is really good steps for me. Ross is a really good benchmark.”

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