Driver wins fourth race of season at Pocono track

A driver competing in the NASCAR Cup Series won at Pocono Raceway, marking his fourth victory of the season and third consecutive win. The result also gave him sole possession of ninth place on the all-time wins list with 63 victories. The driver is 45 years old and the oldest full-time active competitor in the series.

He is in the first year of a two-year contract extension that he has stated will conclude his time at the top level after the 2027 season.

Contract and future plans The driver signed the extension before last season's six-win campaign and before tying a former teammate for ninth on the career wins list. He has said he will honor the commitment through 2027 and that the team can revisit his intentions in six months.

He noted that remaining competitive at the current level next year would make any retirement decision difficult. The driver has referenced past examples of competitors who continued past their peak performance and stated he does not want to follow that pattern.

Team context A co-owner of the driver's team commented on the victory and the ongoing discussion about the driver's timeline. The driver also co-owns a separate team whose driver currently leads the Cup Series points standings. The driver has three Daytona 500 victories and has built a racing organization alongside a Basketball Hall of Famer.

He has indicated that winning a championship in 2027 would be the only factor that could prompt reconsideration of retirement plans.