The Explore the Pocono Mountains 250 is a NASCAR Xfinity Series race held at Pocono Raceway, originally started in 2016. The 250-mile race covers 100 laps on the 2.5-mile triangular track, with some distance changes over the years. It marks NASCAR’s second-tier series return to Pennsylvania and uses the stage racing format. The race distance was reduced to 225 miles from 2020 to 2024 but returned to 250 miles in 2025. The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau sponsors it under the “Explore the Pocono Mountains” name, highlighting the local region.
2025 Explore the Pocono Mountains 250
The NASCAR Xfinity Series hosted the Explore the Pocono Mountains 250 on Saturday, June 21, at 3:30 p.m. ET at Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, Pennsylvania. The race spanned 100 laps, totaling 250 miles. Last year, this event was known as the Explore the Pocono Mountains 225. Connor Zilisch won the 2025 Explore the Pocono Mountains 250 race.
2024 Explore the Pocono Mountains 250
The Explore the Pocono Mountains 225 was a NASCAR Xfinity Series race held at Pocono Raceway. The race took place on Saturday, July 13th, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. E.T.
Cole Custer won the race, while Sheldon Creed secured the pole position.
