Austin Cindric finished 14th in the Great American Getaway 400 at Pocono Raceway on June 14, 2026.

What happened?

Cindric started 17th and worked his way forward, reporting a tight-handling condition during the opening stage.

He made a green-flag pit stop with less than five laps remaining in the segment for four tires, fuel, and an air pressure adjustment.

Why it matters for Austin Cindric

The strategy dropped Cindric to 36th at the conclusion of Stage 1, but crew chief Brian Wilson elected to stay out during the stage break.

This move paid dividends, allowing Cindric to restart fifth when Stage 2 began.

What comes next?

Cindric restarted 17th to begin the final segment and remained in contention for a top-10 finish throughout the closing run.

After making a green-flag stop for right-side tires and fuel with 40 laps remaining, the No. 2 team continued to march forward.

Cindric ultimately crossed the finish line in 14th, earning 16th place in points.

He had decent speed and was able to work his way forward a few different times.

Cindric feels like he was capable of a little more, but will take the positives from the day.

The No. 2 Menards/Ideal Door Ford Mustang Dark Horse team will keep building on them as they head into road course races.

Cindric's thoughts on the race were positive, despite not finishing in the top 10.

He will look to improve his performance in the next race.

The Great American Getaway 400 was a challenging race for Cindric, but he persevered.

Cindric's finish at Pocono was a testament to his driving skills and the team's strategy.

He will continue to work hard to achieve better results in the future.

Cindric's performance at Pocono was a solid effort, and he will look to build on it.

The NASCAR Cup Series will continue with road course races at San Diego and Sonoma.

Cindric will look to improve his position in the points standings with strong performances.

He has the skills and the team to compete at a high level.

The next race will be a challenge, but Cindric is ready.

He will give it his all and try to achieve the best possible result.