Rhino Linings 350
Las Vegas Motor Speedway — September 27, 2014
Erik Jones
Winner
146
Laps
30
Entries
10
Leaders
Erik Jones won the 2014 Rhino Linings 350 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on September 27, 2014, leading 19 of 146 laps. Bubba Wallace finished second; Matt Crafton rounded out the podium. The race featured 10 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Saturday, September 27, 2014
Track
Season
2014
Winner
Leaders
10 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | +12 | Erik Jones |
| 2 | 2 | — | Bubba Wallace |
| 3 | 5 | +2 | Matt Crafton |
| 4 | 17 | +13 | Timothy Peters |
| 5 | 14 | +9 | Brian Ickler |
| 6 | 1 | -5 | Ryan Blaney |
| 7 | 9 | +2 | Ben Kennedy |
| 8 | 7 | -1 | Jeb Burton |
| 9 | 3 | -6 | Tayler Malsam |
| 10 | 8 | -2 | Joey Coulter |
| 11 | 20 | +9 | John Wes Townley |
| 12 | 23 | +11 | Bryan Silas |
| 13 | 6 | -7 | Spencer Gallagher |
| 14 | 16 | +2 | Johnny Sauter |
| 15 | 15 | — | Tyler Reddick |
| 16 | 4 | -12 | German Quiroga |
| 17 | 19 | +2 | Joe Nemechek |
| 18 | 22 | +4 | Mason Mingus |
| 19 | 10 | -9 | Tyler Young |
| 20 | 18 | -2 | Ron Hornaday Jr. |
| 21 | 24 | +3 | Justin Jennings |
| 22 | 25 | +3 | Jennifer Jo Cobb |
| 23 | 21 | -2 | Jason A. White (Virginia) |
| 24 | 29 | +5 | Norm Benning |
| 25 | 12 | -13 | T.J. Bell |
| 26 | 11 | -15 | Jimmy Weller III |
| 27 | 27 | — | B.J. McLeod |
| 28 | 30 | +2 | Scott Stenzel |
| 29 | 28 | -1 | Caleb Roark |
| 30 | 26 | -4 | Charles Lewandoski |
Model Performance
How well did the NR-Rating model predict this race? Across 5 matched drivers, the model averaged 8.1 positions off — close to the season average of 8.5. Average
| Pos | Driver | Predicted | Actual | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Erik Jones | 16.7 | 1 | +15.7 |
| 2 | Bubba Wallace | 12.7 | 2 | +10.7 |
| 6 | Ryan Blaney | 9.2 | 6 | +3.2 |
| 15 | Tyler Reddick | 6.2 | 15 | -8.8 |
| 27 | B.J. McLeod | 24.8 | 27 | -2.2 |
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
- Erik Jones: has 16 career starts at Las Vegas Motor Speedway with a 15.5 avg finish (1 win) — the model may have underweighted this track history.
- Tyler Reddick: was the model’s top pick based on 22 career starts at Las Vegas Motor Speedway with a 12.8 avg finish (2 wins), finishing P15 on the day.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 2014 Rhino Linings 350?
Erik Jones won the 2014 Rhino Linings 350 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway driving for Kyle Busch Motorsports.
Where was the 2014 Rhino Linings 350 held?
The 2014 Rhino Linings 350 was held at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on September 27, 2014.