Hail, Pocono: The Best NASCAR Track.

^{May 10, 2025 | Edition #174}

👋 Dear Motorheads,

Who could forget Kyle Larson’s historic photo finish in Kansas last year—the closest in NASCAR history? But while Larson etched his name into the record books, fans still remember the heartbreak it brought for Chris Buescher.

Meanwhile, Pocono Raceway continues to earn praise off the track, snagging yet another Best Track award, an honor that feels well-earned by fans and insiders alike.

But the real drama hasn’t always come from behind the wheel. In a story that still shocks many, Dale Earnhardt Jr. once had to cancel a Formula 1 visit after receiving a kidnapping threat. Real or fake, but it traced back to none other than Miami. So let’s find out.