NextEra Energy Resources 250
Daytona International Speedway — February 21, 2014
Kyle Busch
Winner
100
Laps
36
Entries
4
Leaders
Kyle Busch won the 2014 NextEra Energy Resources 250 at Daytona International Speedway on February 21, 2014, leading 25 of 100 laps. Timothy Peters finished second; Johnny Sauter rounded out the podium. The race featured 4 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Friday, February 21, 2014
Season
2014
Winner
Leaders
4 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | +6 | Kyle Busch |
| 2 | 18 | +16 | Timothy Peters |
| 3 | 9 | +6 | Johnny Sauter |
| 4 | 14 | +10 | Ryan Truex |
| 5 | 2 | -3 | Ron Hornaday Jr. |
| 6 | 3 | -3 | Ryan Blaney |
| 7 | 11 | +4 | Jeb Burton |
| 8 | 13 | +5 | Joe Nemechek |
| 9 | 30 | +21 | Jimmy Weller III |
| 10 | 23 | +13 | German Quiroga |
| 11 | 12 | +1 | Ryan Sieg |
| 12 | 10 | -2 | Tyler Reddick |
| 13 | 4 | -9 | Matt Crafton |
| 14 | 6 | -8 | John Wes Townley |
| 15 | 1 | -14 | Ben Kennedy |
| 16 | 32 | +16 | Justin Jennings |
| 17 | 25 | +8 | Bryan Silas |
| 18 | 34 | +16 | Ryan Ellis |
| 19 | 27 | +8 | Chris Fontaine |
| 20 | 36 | +16 | Norm Benning |
| 21 | 35 | +14 | Jennifer Jo Cobb |
| 22 | 28 | +6 | Travis Kvapil |
| 23 | 19 | -4 | John King |
| 24 | 33 | +9 | Michael Disdier |
| 25 | 26 | +1 | Brennan Newberry |
| 26 | 16 | -10 | Bubba Wallace |
| 27 | 29 | +2 | Caleb Holman |
| 28 | 22 | -6 | Mason Mingus |
| 29 | 15 | -14 | Parker Kligerman |
| 30 | 8 | -22 | Ross Chastain |
| 31 | 20 | -11 | Sean Corr |
| 32 | 5 | -27 | Joey Coulter |
| 33 | 21 | -12 | Brian Ickler |
| 34 | 17 | -17 | Tyler Young |
| 35 | 24 | -11 | Chris Cockrum |
| 36 | 31 | -5 | Jason A. White (Virginia) |
Model Performance
How well did the NR-Rating model predict this race? Across 6 matched drivers, the model averaged 10.5 positions off — worse than the season average of 8.5. Below Average
| Pos | Driver | Predicted | Actual | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kyle Busch | 15.1 | 1 | +14.1 |
| 4 | Ryan Truex | 20.5 | 4 | +16.5 |
| 6 | Ryan Blaney | 13.9 | 6 | +7.9 |
| 12 | Tyler Reddick | 13.6 | 12 | +1.6 |
| 26 | Bubba Wallace | 16.0 | 26 | -10.0 |
| 30 | Ross Chastain | 17.4 | 30 | -12.6 |
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
- Kyle Busch: has 69 career starts at Daytona International Speedway with a 17.3 avg finish (3 wins) — the model may have underweighted this track history.
- Tyler Reddick: was the model’s top pick based on 17 career starts at Daytona International Speedway with a 13.9 avg finish (3 wins), finishing P12 on the day.
- Ryan Truex: was the biggest surprise, finishing P4 vs predicted P21. Track history: 12 starts, 14.9 avg finish.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 2014 NextEra Energy Resources 250?
Kyle Busch won the 2014 NextEra Energy Resources 250 at Daytona International Speedway driving for Kyle Busch Motorsports.
Where was the 2014 NextEra Energy Resources 250 held?
The 2014 NextEra Energy Resources 250 was held at Daytona International Speedway on February 21, 2014.