Anyone who paid attention in math class knows that a triangle has three sides. Most NASCAR fans know that most racetracks have four corners. So it’s a little unusual for a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series racetrack to mirror the aforementioned triangle as opposed to the aforementioned four-cornered track configuration.
But that’s exactly what happens this weekend when Jimmie Johnson and the rest of the series visit Pocono (Pa.) Raceway, otherwise known as the “Tricky Triangle.” The track’s unique configuration includes one of the longest straightaways on the circuit and the longest and widest pit road, a fact the pit crews appreciate.
Johnson appreciates the track, too. He has commented how the track’s quirkiness makes it a fun place to race. Running well probably adds to his fondness for the 2.5-mile track. The five-time champion has two wins (2004 sweep) and has nine top-five and 15 top-10s in 22 starts. He also has finished every one of the 22 races he has run, and has the second-best driver rating.
But Johnson doesn’t need to worry about numbers or triangular dimensions. He just needs to concentrate on driving his No. 48 Kobalt Tools Chevrolet to victory lane. And it’s pretty obvious he doesn’t need to be a mathematician to do that.
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