ChampCar Event Guide and Supplemental Rules

The Tricky Triangle Enduro

Pocono Raceway Long Pond, PA Oct 10, 2026 to Oct 11, 2026
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Event Snapshot

At a Glance
Dates
Oct 10, 2026 to Oct 11, 2026
Track
Pocono Raceway
Registration Times - Move-In Day
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Tech Inspection Times - Move-In Day
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
New to Champ Meeting - Move-In Day
6:00 PM
Race 1 Drivers Meeting
7:45 AM
Race 2 Drivers Meeting
7:45 AM
Green Flag
Race 1: 9:00 AM
Race 2: 9:00 AM
Flagtronics Firmware
v.0.9.0.2.
Approved Media
Race Control Logs
View Tech Sheets
(Race Weekend Only!)
Garages / Pit Lane Assignments
Important: ChampCar is using the Pocono Road Course North / South Option 3 - 2.53 Mile. All attendees must fill out the tracks Speedwaiver before arrival.

Weekend Schedule for The Tricky Triangle Enduro at Pocono Raceway

Important: Complete tech inspection before registration finalization and do not miss the mandatory drivers meeting.
Update your Flagtronics FT200 to firmware v.0.9.0.2.

Friday Event Schedule

Oct 9, 2026
9:00 AM
Paddock Load-In Begins
Location: Paddock
10:00 AM
Registration Opens
Location: Registration
10:00 AM
Tech Opens
Location: Tech
4:00 PM
New to ChampCar Drivers Meeting
Location: ChampCar Trailer
4:00 PM
Registration and Tech close

Saturday Event Schedule

Oct 10, 2026
7:00 AM
Registration Opens
Location: Registration
7:00 AM
Tech Opens
Location: Tech
7:45 AM
Driver & Crew Meeting Race 1
Location: Pit Lane
8:00 AM
Pit Lane Open for Staging Cars
Location: Pit Lane
9:00 AM
Green Flag - 8 Hour Enduro
Location: Track
5:00 PM
Checkered Flag
Location: Track
5:05 PM to 5:30 PM
Race Impound
Location: Pit Lane Impound
5:35 PM
Awards
Location: Winners Circle

Sunday Event Schedule

Oct 11, 2026
7:00 AM
Registration Opens
Location: Registration
7:00 AM
Tech Opens
Location: Tech
7:45 AM
Driver & Crew Meeting Race 2
Location: Pit Lane
8:00 AM
Pit Lane Open for Staging Cars
9:00 AM
Green Flag - 7 Hour Enduro
Location: Track
4:00 PM
Checkered Flag
Calculated from green flag time plus race length.
Location: Track
4:05 PM to 4:30 PM
Race Impound
Location: Pit Lane Impound
4:35 PM
Awards
Location: Winners Circle
6:30 PM
We must be out of the facility

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Track Master Details for Pocono Raceway

Facility and Event Details for Pocono Raceway

There is not a test day for this event.

Garages are $125 for a garage.
Pay with your race entry via the ChampCar registration.
Garages dimensions - 12' x 30'

Access to the garages and RV area / Camping is open at 8am Friday.

Enter at Gate 1. Vehicles over 13' tall will be directed to the left tunnel by security. Clearance is 13'-6" (4.1148 meters).

Show your completed Speedwaiver to the gate guard to gain access.

Late afternoon, Friday. Time to be determined. There is a NASCAR experience event scheduled for Friday on the speedway.

There is electric along the pit wall. The paddock has limited electric.

Limited. Bring lights for night work.

Closed toe shoes and long pants required on pit lane, cold and hot side. No exceptions.

Weekend Memberships are available for $20. Pre-Buy will open two weeks before the event.

No children under 18 allowed on pit lane. Cold or hot side.

Pets not allowed on the pit cold or hot side. Pets in the paddock must be on a 6' or leash leach at all times.

Overnight access for self-contained camping is free.
RV Hookups:
Cost for Camping: $60 for RV owners lot
Visit https://www.poconoraceway.com/campground-on-site/ to reserve and pay for the RV spot.
Showers: By the garages/grill area
Dump Station: connections in driver/owner lot

Showers: By the garages/grill area
3 in the men's room and 2 in the ladies room.

Open for breakfast until 3pm.

Various fuel stations within a mile of the facility.
Sonoco credit card pumps are on site. 98 and 100 octane available.

We race regardless of the weather.

Drones are not allowed at ChampCar events

Truck washes are over an hour away.

Event Special Notices

ESN 1
Long pants and closed toe shoes required on both cold side and hot side of the pit lane.

Standard ChampCar Rules

ATTENTION: All vehicles, drivers, and crew must meet the safety and equipment requirements of the 2026 BCCR. Stint maximum of 2 hours per driver with a minimum of 1 hour between stints.

NOTE: Testing, tuning, brake bedding, high speed accelerations or braking will be limited to the track, and not allowed in the paddock or surrounding public roadways. Doing so could result in event expulsion with no fees returned.

All fueling is to be completed on pitlane race day. Do not store fuel in the garages.

Race Car Tech Inspection: All teams will be required to do the Online Tech Form. The team captain will log in at https://champcar.org/register/login.php to complete the race car online tech form. The Team Captain will find a button link on the main login page. Three months before the race, the tab Submit a Tech Form will take you to an electronic form that looks just like the paper Tech Inspection form. Fill in the boxes at the top, then fill in or click on the listed point value items on your car. Save the form and you are done. At the track the Tech staff will simply check the required safety items on the car. Once the Tech staff clicks save on the safety portion of your online form, you will get your annual tech sticker and head to ChampCar registration.

Please verify your timing and scoring transponder and Flagtronics FT-200 serial numbers, and make certain to add your car class to the tech form.

Flagtronics FT200 Wireless Flagging Display: Limited quantities of units may be available to rent, with preference going to teams who request a rental online. Rental fee is $50 for the event. You may purchase your own FT200 unit at https://flagtronics.com/champcar. Firmware Required: v.0.9.0.2.

Code35 will be in use at all ChampCar events. It is imperative that your FT200 unit and the GPS is mounted within the rules and that the unit is working.

Sound: Sound readings will take place throughout the weekend. All ChampCars are required to have mufflers, and not exceed 96dBa at 50ft.

Alcohol: Absolutely no alcohol may be consumed in the paddock during the day’s racing events. Alcohol may be consumed 30 minutes following the completion of on-track activity for the day.

Photo/Media Credentials: There will be a limit as to how many credentials are issued. Cut-off for event credentials is 2 weeks before event start. Please visit https://champcar.org/web/media.php.

Tech Line Requirements

  • Have all decals installed as per the BCCR. Get sponsor decal at tech.
  • Owned Flagtronics installed per BCCR and working. ChampCar will test at tech. Teams responsibility to have the correct firmware installed.
  • Owned Transponder installed and working. ChampCar will test at tech.
  • Flagtronics and Transponder rentals will be issued to teams at Tech.
  • All lights for night racing installed and working. They will be tested.
  • Electronic tech form completed.

Things To Do Around The Area near Pocono Raceway

Around Town - Pocono Raceway / Long Pond, Pennsylvania

Welcome to Pocono Raceway, the famous "Tricky Triangle" set in the scenic Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. While best known for oval racing, the infield road course offers a unique ChampCar challenge, and the surrounding area provides plenty of options for food, supplies, lodging, and off-track entertainment.

  • Track Address: 1234 Long Pond Road, Long Pond, PA 18334
  • Closest Towns: Long Pond, Tannersville, Stroudsburg, and Mount Pocono
  • Fuel & Supplies: Gas stations, grocery stores, pharmacies, hardware stores, Walmart, and general shopping are available within a short drive of the facility.
  • Auto Parts: AutoZone, Advance Auto Parts, NAPA, O’Reilly, and other automotive suppliers are available in the surrounding Pocono area for those inevitable race weekend fixes.
  • Food: Fast food, casual dining, diners, pizza, coffee shops, and local Pennsylvania favorites are easy to find nearby. Plenty of team dinner options are available after a long paddock day.
  • Hotels: The Pocono region offers a wide range of hotel, resort, and rental options, especially around Mount Pocono, Tannersville, and Stroudsburg.
  • Airport Access: Lehigh Valley (ABE), Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AVP), Newark (EWR), and Philadelphia (PHL) are all possible airport options depending on your travel plans.
  • Entertainment: The Poconos offer casinos, outlet shopping, hiking, golf, family attractions, and resort activities if your crew turns race weekend into a mini getaway.
  • Weather Tip: Mountain weather can change quickly. Summer heat, cool mornings, fog, and sudden rain showers are all possible, so come prepared.

Local Note: Pocono combines race weekend action with mountain scenery and plenty of nearby conveniences. Just remember, if the race car needs parts, the nearest solution may be farther away than it looks on the map.


Created Mar 23, 2026 11:00 AM • Last updated Aug 14, 2026 1:52 PM • Version v1.0