It’s Time for the 2008 Pennsylvania 500 at the Pocono Raceway!
The 2008 Pennsylvania 500 is all set to be raced on August 3rd and fans just can’t wait to be at the mega event and be a part of all the fun and frolic. Designated one of the most exciting and competitive NASCAR races, the Pennsylvania 500 promises to keep fans on the edges of their seats at all times!
The Pennsylvania 500 is the second of two stock car races held at the Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, Pennsylvania, on the NASCAR Sprint Cup schedule, the other being the Pocono 500. Both the Pennsylvania 500 and Pocono 500 are unique in that they have no title sponsor, a decision made by track management in response to feedback from fans.
As of 2007, the Pennsylvania 500 was moved from its traditional July date to August, swapping dates with the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard. The event is raced for 500 miles and 200 laps.
The first Pennsylvania 500
Raced for the first time in 1974 as the Purolator 500, the Pennsylvania 500 was won by Richard Petty. The first race had to be shortened to 180 laps/450 miles due to energy crisis.
Some Pennsylvania 500 trivia
- The 2005 Pennsylvania 500 was extended to 203 laps/507.5 miles because of green-white-checkered rule.
- The 2002 race was shortened to 175 laps/437.5 miles due to darkness after two lengthy red flags.
- Previous names of the race include Like Cola 500, AC Spark Plug 500 and Miller 500.
- Kurt Busch is the 2008 Pennsylvania 500 defending champion.
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