Travel Log: Pocono

It's the second trip to Pocono, and following the trend set forth in Travel Log when the schedule returned to Daytona early in July, the focus will stay around the 2.5-mile triangle race track.

The first Pocono visit focused on the firsts that Pennsylvania boasts in its lengthy history. Now for a return to the mountainous region, Travel Log takes a look at what there is to do during a weekend stay near Long Pond, Pa.

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MAKE A LAP AROUND POCONO
For $10, fans can take a lap around the 2.5-mile Pocono Raceway. Ticket holders can make the donation to the Victory Junction Gang Camp and board a bus for a one-lap ride around the triangle. All proceeds go to the camp, and rides are available for infield and grandstand spectators from 9 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. ET. Infield fans can board the bus at Turn 3 near pit road. Grandstand spectators should head to Turn 1 near the track crossing.

MUSIC OF THE MOUNTAINS
Pocono Raceway will host two days worth of live bluegrass music leading into Sunday's Cup race. Friday and Saturday performances include music from:

• Ricky Skaggs
• Steep Canyon Rangers
• Charlie Sizemore Band
• Dailey & Vincent
• Del McCoury Band
• Cherryholmes
• Blue Highway
• SteelDrivers

The concerts are free to infield campers. Those fans not in Long Pond this weekend can still attend the concert online through access to live streaming. Visit http://yabutz.com/bluegrass/.

FAN GUIDE
Pocono provides a fan guide with the specs on where to go and how to get there. But it also provides a good FAQ section on the track Web site to get the important dos and don'ts about coolers, kids and cameras -- the essentials.
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Weekend Schedules: Cup Series | Nationwide Series | Truck Series