CarQuest Auto Parts 300
Charlotte Motor Speedway — January 1, 2005
Kyle Busch
Winner
200
Laps
43
Entries
9
Leaders
Kyle Busch won the 2005 CarQuest Auto Parts 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on January 1, 2005, leading 63 of 200 laps. Sterling Marlin finished second; Ryan Newman rounded out the podium. The race featured 9 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Saturday, January 1, 2005
Track
Season
2005
Winner
Leaders
9 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19 | +18 | Kyle Busch |
| 2 | 35 | +33 | Sterling Marlin |
| 3 | 14 | +11 | Ryan Newman |
| 4 | 2 | -2 | Greg Biffle |
| 5 | 6 | +1 | Reed Sorenson |
| 6 | 12 | +6 | Bobby Labonte |
| 7 | 4 | -3 | Martin Truex Jr. |
| 8 | 20 | +12 | David Stremme |
| 9 | 25 | +16 | Kenny Wallace |
| 10 | 24 | +14 | Ashton Lewis |
| 11 | 13 | +2 | Kevin Harvick |
| 12 | 5 | -7 | Paul Menard |
| 13 | 8 | -5 | Brian Vickers |
| 14 | 10 | -4 | Tyler Walker |
| 15 | 29 | +14 | Michel Jourdain |
| 16 | 22 | +6 | Michael Waltrip |
| 17 | 27 | +10 | Jeff Green |
| 18 | 7 | -11 | Johnny Sauter |
| 19 | 28 | +9 | Joe Nemechek |
| 20 | 11 | -9 | Denny Hamlin |
| 21 | 37 | +16 | Stanton Barrett |
| 22 | 39 | +17 | Justin Labonte |
| 23 | 36 | +13 | Jason Keller |
| 24 | 23 | -1 | Dave Blaney |
| 25 | 30 | +5 | Mark Green |
| 26 | 18 | -8 | Stacy Compton |
| 27 | 16 | -11 | J.J. Yeley |
| 28 | 42 | +14 | Randy LaJoie |
| 29 | 38 | +9 | Tim Fedewa |
| 30 | 26 | -4 | Jimmie Johnson |
| 31 | 41 | +10 | David Green |
| 32 | 9 | -23 | Clint Bowyer |
| 33 | 31 | -2 | Jon Wood |
| 34 | 17 | -17 | Brent Sherman |
| 35 | 3 | -32 | Carl Edwards |
| 36 | 15 | -21 | Elliott Sadler |
| 37 | 34 | -3 | Kertus Davis |
| 38 | 21 | -17 | Jeremy Mayfield |
| 39 | 32 | -7 | Tony Stewart |
| 40 | 43 | +3 | Steve Grissom |
| 41 | 1 | -40 | Kasey Kahne |
| 42 | 40 | -2 | Derrike Cope |
| 43 | 33 | -10 | Shane Hmiel |
Model Performance
How well did the NR-Rating model predict this race? Across 5 matched drivers, the model averaged 9.6 positions off — worse than the season average of 8.5. Below Average
| Pos | Driver | Predicted | Actual | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kyle Busch | 17.0 | 1 | +16.0 |
| 7 | Martin Truex, Jr. | 15.4 | 7 | +8.4 |
| 20 | Denny Hamlin | 8.2 | 20 | -11.8 |
| 27 | J.J. Yeley | 28.8 | 27 | +1.8 |
| 30 | Jimmie Johnson | 19.9 | 30 | -10.1 |
Predicted finish from NR-Rating model. Delta = predicted − actual (positive = driver beat prediction). Confidence: High Confidence = low variance (stdDev ≤ 9), Moderate = medium variance, Coinflip = high variance.
Historical Context
- Kyle Busch: has 68 career starts at Charlotte Motor Speedway with a 8.4 avg finish (17 wins) — the model may have underweighted this track history.
- Denny Hamlin: was the model’s top pick based on 39 career starts at Charlotte Motor Speedway with a 11.8 avg finish (2 wins), finishing P20 on the day.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 2005 CarQuest Auto Parts 300?
Kyle Busch won the 2005 CarQuest Auto Parts 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway driving for Hendrick Motorsports.
Where was the 2005 CarQuest Auto Parts 300 held?
The 2005 CarQuest Auto Parts 300 was held at Charlotte Motor Speedway on January 1, 2005.