UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400
Las Vegas Motor Speedway — March 12, 2006
Jimmie Johnson
Winner
270
Laps
43
Entries
11
Leaders
Jimmie Johnson won the 2006 UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 12, 2006, leading 1 of 270 laps. Matt Kenseth finished second; Kyle Busch rounded out the podium. The race featured 11 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Sunday, March 12, 2006
Track
Season
2006
Winner
Leaders
11 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | +2 | Jimmie Johnson |
| 2 | 9 | +7 | Matt Kenseth |
| 3 | 4 | +1 | Kyle Busch |
| 4 | 5 | +1 | Kasey Kahne |
| 5 | 13 | +8 | Jeff Gordon |
| 6 | 18 | +12 | Mark Martin |
| 7 | 8 | +1 | Jeff Burton |
| 8 | 1 | -7 | Greg Biffle |
| 9 | 38 | +29 | Casey Mears |
| 10 | 16 | +6 | Denny Hamlin |
| 11 | 29 | +18 | Kevin Harvick |
| 12 | 32 | +20 | Robby Gordon |
| 13 | 7 | -6 | Joe Nemechek |
| 14 | 26 | +12 | Elliott Sadler |
| 15 | 20 | +5 | Clint Bowyer |
| 16 | 6 | -10 | Kurt Busch |
| 17 | 12 | -5 | J.J. Yeley |
| 18 | 14 | -4 | Jeff Green |
| 19 | 15 | -4 | Dale Jarrett |
| 20 | 27 | +7 | Martin Truex, Jr. |
| 21 | 2 | -19 | Tony Stewart |
| 22 | 10 | -12 | Brian Vickers |
| 23 | 19 | -4 | Jamie McMurray |
| 24 | 35 | +11 | Terry Labonte |
| 25 | 24 | -1 | Jeremy Mayfield |
| 26 | 21 | -5 | Carl Edwards |
| 27 | 42 | +15 | Dale Earnhardt, Jr. |
| 28 | 22 | -6 | Scott Riggs |
| 29 | 39 | +10 | Kyle Petty |
| 30 | 17 | -13 | Bobby Labonte |
| 31 | 28 | -3 | Dave Blaney |
| 32 | 37 | +5 | Scott Wimmer |
| 33 | 40 | +7 | David Stremme |
| 34 | 41 | +7 | Brent Sherman |
| 35 | 25 | -10 | Michael Waltrip |
| 36 | 31 | -5 | Sterling Marlin |
| 37 | 30 | -7 | Kevin Lepage |
| 38 | 34 | -4 | Kenny Wallace |
| 39 | 33 | -6 | Travis Kvapil |
| 40 | 36 | -4 | Reed Sorenson |
| 41 | 23 | -18 | Ken Schrader |
| 42 | 43 | +1 | Chad Chaffin |
| 43 | 11 | -32 | Ryan Newman |
Model Performance
How well did the NR-Rating model predict this race? Across 6 matched drivers, the model averaged 9.8 positions off — worse than the season average of 8.5. Below Average
| Pos | Driver | Predicted | Actual | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jimmie Johnson | 19.9 | 1 | +18.9 |
| 3 | Kyle Busch | 17.0 | 3 | +14.0 |
| 9 | Casey Mears | 16.9 | 9 | +7.9 |
| 10 | Denny Hamlin | 8.2 | 10 | -1.8 |
| 17 | J.J. Yeley | 28.8 | 17 | +11.8 |
| 20 | Martin Truex, Jr. | 15.4 | 20 | -4.6 |
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 24 career starts at Las Vegas Motor Speedway with a 12.6 avg finish (4 wins) — the model may have underweighted this track history.
- Denny Hamlin: was the model’s top pick based on 37 career starts at Las Vegas Motor Speedway with a 13.2 avg finish (3 wins), finishing P10 on the day.
Explore More
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 2006 UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400?
Jimmie Johnson won the 2006 UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Where was the 2006 UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400 held?
The 2006 UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400 was held at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 12, 2006.