Allstate 400 at the Brickyard
Indianapolis Motor Speedway — August 6, 2006
Jimmie Johnson
Winner
160
Laps
43
Entries
9
Leaders
Jimmie Johnson won the 2006 Allstate 400 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on August 6, 2006, leading 33 of 160 laps. Matt Kenseth finished second; Kevin Harvick rounded out the podium. The race featured 9 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Sunday, August 6, 2006
Season
2006
Winner
Leaders
9 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | +4 | Jimmie Johnson |
| 2 | 20 | +18 | Matt Kenseth |
| 3 | 10 | +7 | Kevin Harvick |
| 4 | 2 | -2 | Clint Bowyer |
| 5 | 19 | +14 | Mark Martin |
| 6 | 31 | +25 | Dale Earnhardt, Jr. |
| 7 | 37 | +30 | Kyle Busch |
| 8 | 32 | +24 | Tony Stewart |
| 9 | 22 | +13 | Carl Edwards |
| 10 | 14 | +4 | Denny Hamlin |
| 11 | 13 | +2 | Tony Raines |
| 12 | 3 | -9 | Kurt Busch |
| 13 | 8 | -5 | Ryan Newman |
| 14 | 11 | -3 | Ken Schrader |
| 15 | 1 | -14 | Jeff Burton |
| 16 | 16 | — | Jeff Gordon |
| 17 | 30 | +13 | Brian Vickers |
| 18 | 24 | +6 | David Stremme |
| 19 | 23 | +4 | Martin Truex, Jr. |
| 20 | 34 | +14 | Scott Wimmer |
| 21 | 12 | -9 | Scott Riggs |
| 22 | 26 | +4 | Bill Elliott |
| 23 | 39 | +16 | Casey Mears |
| 24 | 21 | -3 | Joe Nemechek |
| 25 | 36 | +11 | Travis Kvapil |
| 26 | 18 | -8 | Jamie McMurray |
| 27 | 40 | +13 | Kyle Petty |
| 28 | 35 | +7 | Dale Jarrett |
| 29 | 42 | +13 | Dave Blaney |
| 30 | 41 | +11 | Reed Sorenson |
| 31 | 33 | +2 | Sterling Marlin |
| 32 | 28 | -4 | Kenny Wallace |
| 33 | 7 | -26 | Greg Biffle |
| 34 | 6 | -28 | J.J. Yeley |
| 35 | 9 | -26 | Robby Gordon |
| 36 | 4 | -32 | Kasey Kahne |
| 37 | 17 | -20 | Mike Skinner |
| 38 | 29 | -9 | Jeff Green |
| 39 | 25 | -14 | Chad Chaffin |
| 40 | 38 | -2 | Bobby Labonte |
| 41 | 15 | -26 | Jeremy Mayfield |
| 42 | 43 | +1 | Boris Said |
| 43 | 27 | -16 | Elliott Sadler |
Model Performance
How well did the NR-Rating model predict this race? Across 6 matched drivers, the model averaged 7.6 positions off — better than the season average of 8.5. Average
| Pos | Driver | Predicted | Actual | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jimmie Johnson | 19.9 | 1 | +18.9 |
| 7 | Kyle Busch | 17.0 | 7 | +10.0 |
| 10 | Denny Hamlin | 8.2 | 10 | -1.8 |
| 19 | Martin Truex, Jr. | 15.4 | 19 | -3.6 |
| 23 | Casey Mears | 16.9 | 23 | -6.1 |
| 34 | J.J. Yeley | 28.8 | 34 | -5.2 |
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
- Jimmie Johnson: has 16 career starts at Indianapolis Motor Speedway with a 14.5 avg finish (4 wins) — the model may have underweighted this track history.
- Denny Hamlin: was the model’s top pick based on 19 career starts at Indianapolis Motor Speedway with a 14.5 avg finish, finishing P10 on the day.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 2006 Allstate 400 at the Brickyard?
Jimmie Johnson won the 2006 Allstate 400 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Where was the 2006 Allstate 400 at the Brickyard held?
The 2006 Allstate 400 at the Brickyard was held at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on August 6, 2006.