Austin Cindric is working to overcome a slow start to his NASCAR Cup Series season.

## What happened?

He had two crashes and finishes of 26th or worse in the first four races.

Austin Cindric said: “Definitely some downs, some ups and a few more downs.”

He was involved in a ton of wrecks to start the year and not been able to complete races the way they should be.

## Why it matters for Austin Cindric

Four top-10 finishes in the next eight races had Cindric headed in the right direction.

But he crashed and finished 38th in the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte, then was 26th at Nashville.

He bounced back last week at Michigan by finishing 11th on June 9, 2026.

## What comes next?

Now, he heads to Pocono Raceway this weekend for The Great American Getaway 400 presented by Visit PA.

Austin Cindric believes things can turn around for him at Pocono.

He enjoys coming to the 2.5-mile triangular track in Long Pond and the challenge its unique layout presents.

The law of averages is on his side, he hopes.

Austin Cindric had a productive month prior to the recent setbacks.

He is not discouraged by any means, he said.

The last few weeks are definitely not what the doctor ordered for him to continue to move forward.

Austin Cindric is a big believer in the law of averages.

He averaged out the bad results, he hopes.

Track position is key at Pocono, Austin Cindric knows.

He will try to get a good starting spot for The Great American Getaway 400.

Austin Cindric will drive the No. 2 Team Penske Ford at Pocono.

He will try to get his first win of the season.

The NASCAR Cup Series season is long, Austin Cindric said.

He has time to turn it around, he knows.

Austin Cindric will focus on one race at a time.

He will try to get a good result at Pocono, then move on to the next race.

The Great American Getaway 400 is on June 14, 2026.

Austin Cindric is ready for it, he said.

He will give it his all, as always.

Austin Cindric is a talented driver, Scott Walsh, the author, notes.

He will try to overcome the slow start, Walsh said.

Austin Cindric has the skills and the experience, Walsh knows.

He will try to get back on track, Walsh said.

The NASCAR Cup Series is competitive, Austin Cindric knows.

He will try to stay focused, he said.

Austin Cindric will work hard, as always.

He will try to get the results he wants, he knows.