UNOH 200 presented by ZLOOP
Bristol Motor Speedway — January 1, 2015
Ryan Blaney
Winner
202
Laps
32
Entries
6
Leaders
Ryan Blaney won the 2015 UNOH 200 presented by ZLOOP at Bristol Motor Speedway on January 1, 2015, leading 40 of 202 laps. Kyle Busch finished second; John Hunter Nemechek rounded out the podium. The race featured 6 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Thursday, January 1, 2015
Track
Season
2015
Winner
Leaders
6 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | +1 | Ryan Blaney |
| 2 | 1 | -1 | Kyle Busch |
| 3 | 7 | +4 | John Hunter Nemechek |
| 4 | 17 | +13 | Daniel Hemric |
| 5 | 3 | -2 | Brandon Jones |
| 6 | 4 | -2 | Erik Jones |
| 7 | 6 | -1 | Matt Crafton |
| 8 | 19 | +11 | Tyler Reddick |
| 9 | 12 | +3 | Johnny Sauter |
| 10 | 18 | +8 | Dalton Sargeant |
| 11 | 14 | +3 | John Wes Townley |
| 12 | 15 | +3 | Timothy Peters |
| 13 | 10 | -3 | David Gilliland |
| 14 | 21 | +7 | Justin Haley |
| 15 | 11 | -4 | Ben Kennedy |
| 16 | 5 | -11 | Cole Custer |
| 17 | 24 | +7 | Tyler Young |
| 18 | 9 | -9 | Cameron Hayley |
| 19 | 26 | +7 | Travis Kvapil |
| 20 | 22 | +2 | Justin Jennings |
| 21 | 20 | -1 | Ray Black Jr. |
| 22 | 13 | -9 | Spencer Gallagher |
| 23 | 23 | — | Ty Dillon |
| 24 | 31 | +7 | Norm Benning |
| 25 | 29 | +4 | Jennifer Jo Cobb |
| 26 | 32 | +6 | Wendell Chavous |
| 27 | 30 | +3 | Korbin Forrister |
| 28 | 28 | — | Ryan Ellis |
| 29 | 25 | -4 | Mason Mingus |
| 30 | 16 | -14 | Daniel Suarez |
| 31 | 8 | -23 | Caleb Holman |
| 32 | 27 | -5 | Tyler Tanner |
Model Performance
How well did the NR-Rating model predict this race? Across 9 matched drivers, the model averaged 8.9 positions off — close to the season average of 8.5. Average
| Pos | Driver | Predicted | Actual | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ryan Blaney | 6.8 | 1 | +5.8 |
| 2 | Kyle Busch | 15.6 | 2 | +13.6 |
| 3 | John Hunter Nemechek | 20.1 | 3 | +17.1 |
| 6 | Erik Jones | 17.7 | 6 | +11.7 |
| 8 | Tyler Reddick | 9.9 | 8 | +1.9 |
| 14 | Justin Haley | 21.2 | 14 | +7.2 |
| 16 | Cole Custer | 23.0 | 16 | +7.0 |
| 23 | Ty Dillon | 24.3 | 23 | +1.3 |
| 30 | Daniel Suarez | 15.6 | 30 | -14.4 |
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
- Ryan Blaney: has 28 career starts at Bristol Motor Speedway with a 11.6 avg finish (2 wins) — the model correctly identified this strength.
- John Hunter Nemechek: was the biggest surprise, finishing P3 vs predicted P20. Track history: 19 starts, 10.8 avg finish.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 2015 UNOH 200 presented by ZLOOP?
Ryan Blaney won the 2015 UNOH 200 presented by ZLOOP at Bristol Motor Speedway driving for Brad Keselowski Racing.
Where was the 2015 UNOH 200 presented by ZLOOP held?
The 2015 UNOH 200 presented by ZLOOP was held at Bristol Motor Speedway on January 1, 2015.