Careers for Veterans 200
Michigan International Speedway — August 16, 2014
Johnny Sauter
Winner
100
Laps
29
Entries
5
Leaders
Johnny Sauter won the 2014 Careers for Veterans 200 at Michigan International Speedway on August 16, 2014, leading 21 of 100 laps. Matt Crafton finished second; Ron Hornaday Jr. rounded out the podium. The race featured 5 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Saturday, August 16, 2014
Season
2014
Winner
Leaders
5 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | +4 | Johnny Sauter |
| 2 | 14 | +12 | Matt Crafton |
| 3 | 17 | +14 | Ron Hornaday Jr. |
| 4 | 8 | +4 | Tayler Malsam |
| 5 | 11 | +6 | Kyle Busch |
| 6 | 10 | +4 | German Quiroga |
| 7 | 3 | -4 | Timothy Peters |
| 8 | 7 | -1 | Jeb Burton |
| 9 | 9 | — | Joey Coulter |
| 10 | 19 | +9 | Joe Nemechek |
| 11 | 4 | -7 | Bubba Wallace |
| 12 | 15 | +3 | Jason A. White (Virginia) |
| 13 | 12 | -1 | Spencer Gallagher |
| 14 | 21 | +7 | Tyler Young |
| 15 | 20 | +5 | Bryan Silas |
| 16 | 18 | +2 | Mason Mingus |
| 17 | 13 | -4 | Austin Dillon |
| 18 | 2 | -16 | Joey Logano |
| 19 | 16 | -3 | Ben Kennedy |
| 20 | 23 | +3 | Jennifer Jo Cobb |
| 21 | 1 | -20 | Ryan Blaney |
| 22 | 26 | +4 | Norm Benning |
| 23 | 25 | +2 | Justin Jennings |
| 24 | 22 | -2 | Jimmy Weller III |
| 25 | 29 | +4 | T.J. Bell |
| 26 | 6 | -20 | Travis Kvapil |
| 27 | 24 | -3 | Todd Peck |
| 28 | 28 | — | Adam Edwards |
| 29 | 27 | -2 | Caleb Roark |
Model Performance
How well did the NR-Rating model predict this race? Across 5 matched drivers, the model averaged 5.8 positions off — better than the season average of 8.5. Good
| Pos | Driver | Predicted | Actual | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Kyle Busch | 17.0 | 5 | +12.0 |
| 11 | Bubba Wallace | 12.7 | 11 | +1.7 |
| 17 | Austin Dillon | 17.1 | 17 | +0.1 |
| 18 | Joey Logano | 14.7 | 18 | -3.3 |
| 21 | Ryan Blaney | 9.2 | 21 | -11.8 |
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 21 career starts at Michigan International Speedway with a 18.0 avg finish (1 win) — the model may have underweighted this track history.
- Ryan Blaney: was the model’s top pick based on 21 career starts at Michigan International Speedway with a 16.6 avg finish (1 win), finishing P21 on the day.
- Kyle Busch: was the biggest surprise, finishing P5 vs predicted P17. Track history: 55 starts, 12.2 avg finish.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 2014 Careers for Veterans 200?
Johnny Sauter won the 2014 Careers for Veterans 200 at Michigan International Speedway driving for ThorSport Racing.
Where was the 2014 Careers for Veterans 200 held?
The 2014 Careers for Veterans 200 was held at Michigan International Speedway on August 16, 2014.