NextEra Energy Resources 250
Daytona International Speedway — January 1, 2013
Johnny Sauter
Winner
100
Laps
36
Entries
6
Leaders
Johnny Sauter won the 2013 NextEra Energy Resources 250 at Daytona International Speedway on January 1, 2013, leading 17 of 100 laps. Kyle Busch finished second; Ron Hornaday Jr. rounded out the podium. The race featured 6 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
Season
2013
Winner
Leaders
6 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 | +24 | Johnny Sauter |
| 2 | 6 | +4 | Kyle Busch |
| 3 | 4 | +1 | Ron Hornaday Jr. |
| 4 | 2 | -2 | Justin Lofton |
| 5 | 7 | +2 | Jeb Burton |
| 6 | 5 | -1 | Ty Dillon |
| 7 | 8 | +1 | Miguel Paludo |
| 8 | 11 | +3 | Ryan Blaney |
| 9 | 17 | +8 | Matt Crafton |
| 10 | 31 | +21 | Ryan Sieg |
| 11 | 26 | +15 | Todd Bodine |
| 12 | 14 | +2 | Bubba Wallace |
| 13 | 3 | -10 | James Buescher |
| 14 | 16 | +2 | Ross Chastain |
| 15 | 33 | +18 | Chris Cockrum |
| 16 | 24 | +8 | Tim George Jr. |
| 17 | 32 | +15 | Norm Benning |
| 18 | 21 | +3 | John King |
| 19 | 13 | -6 | Dakoda Armstrong |
| 20 | 36 | +16 | Dusty Davis |
| 21 | 28 | +7 | John Wes Townley |
| 22 | 10 | -12 | Joey Coulter |
| 23 | 30 | +7 | Jeff Agnew |
| 24 | 12 | -12 | Max Gresham |
| 25 | 20 | -5 | German Quiroga |
| 26 | 19 | -7 | Clay Greenfield |
| 27 | 23 | -4 | Timothy Peters |
| 28 | 9 | -19 | Ryan Truex |
| 29 | 15 | -14 | Brendan Gaughan |
| 30 | 29 | -1 | Jason A. White (Virginia) |
| 31 | 34 | +3 | David Starr |
| 32 | 27 | -5 | Bryan Silas |
| 33 | 1 | -32 | Brennan Newberry |
| 34 | 22 | -12 | Chris Fontaine |
| 35 | 35 | — | Jennifer Jo Cobb |
| 36 | 18 | -18 | Scott Riggs |
Model Performance
How well did the NR-Rating model predict this race? Across 7 matched drivers, the model averaged 8.4 positions off — close to the season average of 8.5. Average
| Pos | Driver | Predicted | Actual | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Kyle Busch | 15.1 | 2 | +13.1 |
| 6 | Ty Dillon | 21.1 | 6 | +15.1 |
| 8 | Ryan Blaney | 13.9 | 8 | +5.9 |
| 12 | Bubba Wallace | 16.0 | 12 | +4.0 |
| 14 | Ross Chastain | 17.4 | 14 | +3.4 |
| 28 | Ryan Truex | 20.5 | 28 | -7.5 |
| 31 | David Starr | 21.1 | 31 | -9.9 |
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 37 career starts at Daytona International Speedway with a 18.8 avg finish (3 wins) — the model may have underweighted this track history.
- Ryan Blaney: was the model’s top pick based on 24 career starts at Daytona International Speedway with a 15.2 avg finish (2 wins), finishing P8 on the day.
- Ty Dillon: was the biggest surprise, finishing P6 vs predicted P21. Track history: 30 starts, 16.6 avg finish.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 2013 NextEra Energy Resources 250?
Johnny Sauter won the 2013 NextEra Energy Resources 250 at Daytona International Speedway driving for ThorSport Racing.
Where was the 2013 NextEra Energy Resources 250 held?
The 2013 NextEra Energy Resources 250 was held at Daytona International Speedway on January 1, 2013.