NextEra Energy Resources 250
Daytona International Speedway — January 1, 2015
Tyler Reddick
Winner
100
Laps
32
Entries
7
Leaders
Tyler Reddick won the 2015 NextEra Energy Resources 250 at Daytona International Speedway on January 1, 2015, leading 46 of 100 laps. Erik Jones finished second; Scott Lagasse Jr. rounded out the podium. The race featured 7 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Thursday, January 1, 2015
Season
2015
Winner
Leaders
7 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | +2 | Tyler Reddick |
| 2 | 7 | +5 | Erik Jones |
| 3 | 9 | +6 | Scott Lagasse Jr. |
| 4 | 4 | — | Austin Theriault |
| 5 | 15 | +10 | Ray Black Jr. |
| 6 | 13 | +7 | David Gilliland |
| 7 | 28 | +21 | Bryan Silas |
| 8 | 31 | +23 | Matt Crafton |
| 9 | 30 | +21 | Daniel Suarez |
| 10 | 19 | +9 | Johnny Sauter |
| 11 | 1 | -10 | Ty Dillon |
| 12 | 23 | +11 | Korbin Forrister |
| 13 | 29 | +16 | Tyler Young |
| 14 | 22 | +8 | Norm Benning |
| 15 | 2 | -13 | Travis Kvapil |
| 16 | 21 | +5 | Ryan Ellis |
| 17 | 5 | -12 | James Buescher |
| 18 | 11 | -7 | Jennifer Jo Cobb |
| 19 | 16 | -3 | Matt Tifft |
| 20 | 18 | -2 | Joe Nemechek |
| 21 | 10 | -11 | Spencer Gallagher |
| 22 | 26 | +4 | John Wes Townley |
| 23 | 14 | -9 | Cameron Hayley |
| 24 | 32 | +8 | Timothy Peters |
| 25 | 8 | -17 | Chris Fontaine |
| 26 | 20 | -6 | Daniel Hemric |
| 27 | 24 | -3 | Todd Peck |
| 28 | 6 | -22 | Ben Kennedy |
| 29 | 25 | -4 | Justin Boston |
| 30 | 17 | -13 | Austin Hill |
| 31 | 12 | -19 | Donnie Neuenberger |
| 32 | 27 | -5 | Justin Marks |
Model Performance
How well did the NR-Rating model predict this race? Across 5 matched drivers, the model averaged 10.3 positions off — worse than the season average of 8.5. Below Average
| Pos | Driver | Predicted | Actual | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyler Reddick | 13.6 | 1 | +12.6 |
| 2 | Erik Jones | 18.5 | 2 | +16.5 |
| 9 | Daniel Suarez | 15.1 | 9 | +6.1 |
| 11 | Ty Dillon | 21.1 | 11 | +10.1 |
| 30 | Austin Hill | 24.0 | 30 | -6.0 |
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
- Tyler Reddick: has 17 career starts at Daytona International Speedway with a 13.9 avg finish (3 wins) — the model correctly identified this strength.
- Erik Jones: was the biggest surprise, finishing P2 vs predicted P19. Track history: 24 starts, 16.9 avg finish.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 2015 NextEra Energy Resources 250?
Tyler Reddick won the 2015 NextEra Energy Resources 250 at Daytona International Speedway driving for Brad Keselowski Racing.
Where was the 2015 NextEra Energy Resources 250 held?
The 2015 NextEra Energy Resources 250 was held at Daytona International Speedway on January 1, 2015.