The travels as much as on June 13 for the Nice American Getaway 400.
Because the second half of the common season begins, the concentrate on the factors standings turns into clearer. Denny Hamlin lower into Tyler Reddick’s factors lead final weekend after profitable at Michigan.
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On the opposite finish, 4 Fords sit among the many 5 drivers at Nos. 15 via 19 within the standings. The Chase cutline might function a battle between teammates, whether or not RFK Racing’s Brad Keselowski and Ryan Preece or Penske’s Joey Logano and Austin Cindric.
Listed below are The Tennessean’s professional picks for Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Sequence race at Pocono:
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Carson Hocevar, NASCAR driver does Talladega burnout celebration half approach out of automotive
TALLADEGA, ALABAMA – APRIL 26: Carson Hocevar, driver of the #77 Chili’s Trip the ‘Dente Chevrolet, celebrates after profitable the NASCAR Cup Sequence Jack Hyperlink’s 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on April 26, 2026 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photograph by Sean Gardner/Getty Photos)
(Sean Gardner, Getty Photos)
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Carson Hocevar, NASCAR driver does Talladega burnout celebration half approach out of automotive
TALLADEGA, ALABAMA – APRIL 26: Carson Hocevar, driver of the #77 Chili’s Trip the ‘Dente Chevrolet, celebrates after profitable the NASCAR Cup Sequence Jack Hyperlink’s 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on April 26, 2026 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photograph by Sean Gardner/Getty Photos)
(Sean Gardner, Getty Photos)
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Carson Hocevar, NASCAR driver does Talladega burnout celebration half approach out of automotive
TALLADEGA, ALABAMA – APRIL 26: Carson Hocevar, driver of the #77 Chili’s Trip the ‘Dente Chevrolet, speaks to the media throughout a press convention after profitable the NASCAR Cup Sequence Jack Hyperlink’s 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on April 26, 2026 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photograph by David Jensen/Getty Photos)
(David Jensen, Getty Photos)
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Carson Hocevar, NASCAR driver does Talladega burnout celebration half approach out of automotive
TALLADEGA, ALABAMA – APRIL 26: Carson Hocevar, driver of the #77 Chili’s Trip the ‘Dente Chevrolet, celebrates with a burnout after profitable the NASCAR Cup Sequence Jack Hyperlink’s 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on April 26, 2026 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photograph by Sean Gardner/Getty Photos)
(Sean Gardner, Getty Photos)
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Carson Hocevar, NASCAR driver does Talladega burnout celebration half approach out of automotive
Apr 26, 2026; Talladega, Alabama, USA; NASCAR Cup Sequence driver Carson Hocevar (77) celebrates profitable the Jack Hyperlinks 500 NASCAR Cup Sequence race in Victory Lane at Talladega Superspeedway. Necessary Credit score: Vasha Hunt-Imagn Photos
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Carson Hocevar, NASCAR driver does Talladega burnout celebration half approach out of automotive
Apr 26, 2026; Talladega, Alabama, USA; NASCAR Cup Sequence driver Carson Hocevar (77) wears the ceremonial wreath introduced by Miss Alabama Emma Terry after his victory on the Jack Hyperlinks 500 NASCAR Cup Sequence race at Talladega Superspeedway. Necessary Credit score: Vasha Hunt-Imagn Photos
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Carson Hocevar, NASCAR driver does Talladega burnout celebration half approach out of automotive
Apr 26, 2026; Talladega, Alabama, USA; NASCAR Cup Sequence driver Carson Hocevar (77) celebrates profitable the Jack Hyperlinks 500 NASCAR Cup Sequence race in Victory Lane at Talladega Superspeedway. Necessary Credit score: Vasha Hunt-Imagn Photos
(Vasha Hunt, Vasha Hunt-Imagn Photos)
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Carson Hocevar, NASCAR driver does Talladega burnout celebration half approach out of automotive
TALLADEGA, ALABAMA – APRIL 26: Carson Hocevar, driver of the #77 Chili’s Trip the ‘Dente Chevrolet, locations the winner sticker on his automotive after profitable the NASCAR Cup Sequence Jack Hyperlink’s 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on April 26, 2026 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photograph by David Jensen/Getty Photos)
(David Jensen, Getty Photos)
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Carson Hocevar, NASCAR driver does Talladega burnout celebration half approach out of automotive
TALLADEGA, ALABAMA – APRIL 26: Carson Hocevar, driver of the #77 Chili’s Trip the ‘Dente Chevrolet, celebrates with followers after profitable the NASCAR Cup Sequence Jack Hyperlink’s 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on April 26, 2026 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photograph by Sean Gardner/Getty Photos)
(Sean Gardner, Getty Photos)
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Carson Hocevar, NASCAR driver does Talladega burnout celebration half approach out of automotive
TALLADEGA, ALABAMA – APRIL 26: Carson Hocevar, driver of the #77 Chili’s Trip the ‘Dente Chevrolet, celebrates with Miss Alabama Emma Terry in victory lane after profitable the NASCAR Cup Sequence Jack Hyperlink’s 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on April 26, 2026 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photograph by David Jensen/Getty Photos)
(David Jensen, Getty Photos)
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Carson Hocevar, NASCAR driver does Talladega burnout celebration half approach out of automotive
TALLADEGA, ALABAMA – APRIL 26: Carson Hocevar, driver of the #77 Chili’s Trip the ‘Dente Chevrolet, celebrates with the checkered flag after profitable the NASCAR Cup Sequence Jack Hyperlink’s 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on April 26, 2026 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photograph by Sean Gardner/Getty Photos)
(Sean Gardner, Getty Photos)
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Carson Hocevar, NASCAR driver does Talladega burnout celebration half approach out of automotive
TALLADEGA, ALABAMA – APRIL 26: Carson Hocevar, driver of the #77 Chili’s Trip the ‘Dente Chevrolet, celebrates after profitable the NASCAR Cup Sequence Jack Hyperlink’s 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on April 26, 2026 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photograph by Sean Gardner/Getty Photos)
(Sean Gardner, Getty Photos)
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Carson Hocevar, NASCAR driver does Talladega burnout celebration half approach out of automotive
TALLADEGA, ALABAMA – APRIL 26: Carson Hocevar, driver of the #77 Chili’s Trip the ‘Dente Chevrolet, celebrates with the checkered flag after profitable the NASCAR Cup Sequence Jack Hyperlink’s 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on April 26, 2026 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photograph by Sean Gardner/Getty Photos)
(Sean Gardner, Getty Photos)NASCAR predictions for Pocono Cup Sequence race: This is who wins the Nice American Getaway 400Mike Organ’s choose: Carson Hocevar, No. 77 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet
Hocevar brought about an enormous crash at Michigan final week and is poised to make massive information this week at Pocono, despite the fact that he’s by no means completed within the top-10 on the difficult triangle.
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Nick Grey’s choose: Denny Hamlin, No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
At this level, how might you speculate on anybody else proper now? Particularly at Pocono, the place Hamlin has been good all through his profession.
Tom Kreager’s choose: Ryan Blaney, No. 12 Crew Penske Ford
Blaney goes to make the Chase. However he’s lacking wins. And it is arduous to suppose the ‘stache is not going to seek out his approach again in victory lane quickly.
