Down in Pocono: DiBenedetto Fights to 24th at Pocono Raceway

Pocono Raceway is known for its challenging “Tricky Triangle” layout, and it lived up to its reputation during the Explore the Pocono Mountains 225. Matt DiBenedetto and his team faced a tough race, with handling challenges and traffic making it difficult to move through the field. Despite these obstacles, Matt powered through for a 24th-place finish.

The race started with Matt working his way through the pack, but Pocono’s unique shape—featuring three different turns—made it hard to find a consistent rhythm. The team made several pit stops to adjust the car, but progress was slow. Matt stayed patient, keeping the car clean and avoiding the wrecks that can easily happen on Pocono’s long straightaways.

“We just didn’t have the speed today,” Matt said after the race. “Pocono is such a tough track, and we were fighting the car’s balance all day. But we kept grinding, stayed out of trouble, and brought home a 24th-place finish. Thanks to ReMA for the continued support. We’ll keep working to improve and find that speed for the next race.”

Although it wasn’t the finish they had hoped for, Matt and his team left Pocono with valuable insights, ready to apply them in future races.