Pocono 500 (Indycar)

The Pocono 500 was an American Open Wheel 500-mile race held at Pocono International Raceway from 1971-1989. It was sanctioned by USAC from 1971-1979, and by CART from 1980-1989. Following the 1989 event, the track was deemed too rough and unsuitable for Indycars, and was permanently removed from the schedule.

Past winners

* USAC sanctioned the race from 1971-1981. The 1981 race was notworthy as it was the final Indycar race other than the Indianapolis 500 to be sanctioned by USAC. A rag-tag field comprised of Indycars and converted dirt-track cars ran a two-class race. Rain halted the race shortly after the halfway point, and ended the race early.
* The race moved from June to August starting in 1982. The move was made because the track added a second NASCAR Winston Cup Series race to their schedule, and it was placed in the June date.