DC Solar 350
Las Vegas Motor Speedway — October 1, 2016
Tyler Reddick
Winner
146
Laps
31
Entries
5
Leaders
Tyler Reddick won the 2016 DC Solar 350 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on October 1, 2016, leading 70 of 146 laps. Daniel Hemric finished second; Cole Custer rounded out the podium. The race featured 5 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Saturday, October 1, 2016
Track
Season
2016
Winner
Leaders
5 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | +15 | Tyler Reddick |
| 2 | 6 | +4 | Daniel Hemric |
| 3 | 3 | — | Cole Custer |
| 4 | 4 | — | Ben Kennedy |
| 5 | 10 | +5 | William Byron |
| 6 | 18 | +12 | Christopher Bell |
| 7 | 14 | +7 | Johnny Sauter |
| 8 | 2 | -6 | Matt Crafton |
| 9 | 1 | -8 | Timothy Peters |
| 10 | 12 | +2 | Grant Enfinger |
| 11 | 5 | -6 | Spencer Gallagher |
| 12 | 8 | -4 | Ben Rhodes |
| 13 | 7 | -6 | John Wes Townley |
| 14 | 20 | +6 | Parker Kligerman |
| 15 | 13 | -2 | Matt Tifft |
| 16 | 15 | -1 | John Hunter Nemechek |
| 17 | 11 | -6 | Cody Coughlin |
| 18 | 9 | -9 | Cameron Hayley |
| 19 | 19 | — | Stewart Friesen |
| 20 | 17 | -3 | Rico Abreu |
| 21 | 25 | +4 | Austin Wayne Self |
| 22 | 22 | — | Tommy Joe Martins |
| 23 | 21 | -2 | Tyler Young |
| 24 | 23 | -1 | Travis Kvapil |
| 25 | 26 | +1 | Todd Peck |
| 26 | 29 | +3 | Norm Benning |
| 27 | 24 | -3 | Jennifer Jo Cobb |
| 28 | 28 | — | Wayne Edwards |
| 29 | 30 | +1 | Tim Viens |
| 30 | 27 | -3 | Carlos Contreras |
| 31 | 31 | — | Caleb Roark |
Model Performance
How well did the NR-Rating model predict this race? Across 5 matched drivers, the model averaged 7.7 positions off — better than the season average of 8.5. Average
| Pos | Driver | Predicted | Actual | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyler Reddick | 6.2 | 1 | +5.2 |
| 3 | Cole Custer | 22.9 | 3 | +19.9 |
| 5 | William Byron | 10.7 | 5 | +5.7 |
| 6 | Christopher Bell | 10.7 | 6 | +4.7 |
| 16 | John Hunter Nemechek | 19.1 | 16 | +3.1 |
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 22 career starts at Las Vegas Motor Speedway with a 12.8 avg finish (2 wins) — the model correctly identified this strength.
- Cole Custer: was the biggest surprise, finishing P3 vs predicted P23. Track history: 17 starts, 12.8 avg finish.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 2016 DC Solar 350?
Tyler Reddick won the 2016 DC Solar 350 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway driving for Brad Keselowski Racing.
Where was the 2016 DC Solar 350 held?
The 2016 DC Solar 350 was held at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on October 1, 2016.