Kroger 250
Martinsville Speedway — January 1, 2013
Johnny Sauter
Winner
250
Laps
36
Entries
7
Leaders
Johnny Sauter won the 2013 Kroger 250 at Martinsville Speedway on January 1, 2013, leading 17 of 250 laps. Matt Crafton finished second; Jeb Burton rounded out the podium. The race featured 7 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
Track
Season
2013
Winner
Leaders
7 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | +3 | Johnny Sauter |
| 2 | 7 | +5 | Matt Crafton |
| 3 | 1 | -2 | Jeb Burton |
| 4 | 3 | -1 | Timothy Peters |
| 5 | 2 | -3 | Bubba Wallace |
| 6 | 8 | +2 | Chase Elliott |
| 7 | 28 | +21 | Dakoda Armstrong |
| 8 | 29 | +21 | Ryan Sieg |
| 9 | 19 | +10 | Erik Jones |
| 10 | 9 | -1 | Ron Hornaday Jr. |
| 11 | 23 | +12 | Todd Bodine |
| 12 | 11 | -1 | Brendan Gaughan |
| 13 | 22 | +9 | David Starr |
| 14 | 20 | +6 | James Buescher |
| 15 | 15 | — | Joey Coulter |
| 16 | 14 | -2 | Ryan Blaney |
| 17 | 12 | -5 | Miguel Paludo |
| 18 | 6 | -12 | Ty Dillon |
| 19 | 13 | -6 | Nelson Piquet Jr. |
| 20 | 25 | +5 | Ross Chastain |
| 21 | 24 | +3 | Caleb Holman |
| 22 | 36 | +14 | Tim George Jr. |
| 23 | 27 | +4 | Jeff Agnew |
| 24 | 26 | +2 | Devin Jones |
| 25 | 16 | -9 | Kevin Harvick |
| 26 | 32 | +6 | Kenny Habul |
| 27 | 31 | +4 | Grant Galloway |
| 28 | 33 | +5 | Robert Bruce |
| 29 | 5 | -24 | German Quiroga |
| 30 | 18 | -12 | Max Gresham |
| 31 | 10 | -21 | Brennan Newberry |
| 32 | 17 | -15 | John Wes Townley |
| 33 | 34 | +1 | Norm Benning |
| 34 | 21 | -13 | Bryan Silas |
| 35 | 30 | -5 | Scott Riggs |
| 36 | 35 | -1 | Jennifer Jo Cobb |
Model Performance
How well did the NR-Rating model predict this race? Across 7 matched drivers, the model averaged 7.0 positions off — better than the season average of 8.5. Average
| Pos | Driver | Predicted | Actual | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Bubba Wallace | 14.0 | 5 | +9.0 |
| 6 | Chase Elliott | 8.3 | 6 | +2.3 |
| 9 | Erik Jones | 17.7 | 9 | +8.7 |
| 13 | David Starr | 20.2 | 13 | +7.2 |
| 16 | Ryan Blaney | 6.8 | 16 | -9.2 |
| 18 | Ty Dillon | 24.3 | 18 | +6.3 |
| 20 | Ross Chastain | 13.8 | 20 | -6.2 |
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
- Johnny Sauter: has 33 career starts at Martinsville Speedway with a 15.0 avg finish (4 wins) — the model may have underweighted this track history.
- Ryan Blaney: was the model’s top pick based on 30 career starts at Martinsville Speedway with a 11.7 avg finish (2 wins), finishing P16 on the day.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 2013 Kroger 250?
Johnny Sauter won the 2013 Kroger 250 at Martinsville Speedway driving for ThorSport Racing.
Where was the 2013 Kroger 250 held?
The 2013 Kroger 250 was held at Martinsville Speedway on January 1, 2013.