Hollywood Casino 400
Kansas Speedway — October 22, 2017
Martin Truex, Jr.
Winner
267
Laps
21
Entries
7
Leaders
Martin Truex, Jr. won the 2017 Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway on October 22, 2017, leading 91 of 267 laps. Kurt Busch finished second; Ryan Blaney rounded out the podium. The race featured 7 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Sunday, October 22, 2017
Track
Season
2017
Winner
Leaders
7 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | +3 | Martin Truex, Jr. |
| 2 | 15 | +13 | Kurt Busch |
| 3 | 19 | +16 | Ryan Blaney |
| 4 | 13 | +9 | Chase Elliott |
| 5 | 2 | -3 | Denny Hamlin |
| 6 | 20 | +14 | Chris Buescher |
| 7 | 18 | +11 | Dale Earnhardt, Jr. |
| 8 | 7 | -1 | Kevin Harvick |
| 9 | 31 | +22 | Aric Almirola |
| 10 | 9 | -1 | Kyle Busch |
| 11 | 37 | +26 | Jimmie Johnson |
| 12 | 23 | +11 | Paul Menard |
| 13 | 3 | -10 | Brad Keselowski |
| 14 | 11 | -3 | Austin Dillon |
| 15 | 12 | -3 | Kasey Kahne |
| 16 | 21 | +5 | Ty Dillon |
| 17 | 27 | +10 | David Ragan |
| 18 | 25 | +7 | Michael McDowell |
| 19 | 17 | -2 | Clint Bowyer |
| 20 | 36 | +16 | Trevor Bayne |
| 34 | 8 | -26 | Jamie McMurray |
Stage Results
| Driver | Stage 1 | Stage 2 | Stage 3 | Stage Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Truex, Jr. | 2 | 1 | — | 19 |
| Chase Elliott | 3 | 3 | — | 16 |
| Clint Bowyer | 6 | 4 | — | 12 |
| Jamie McMurray | 4 | 6 | — | 12 |
| Kyle Busch | 5 | 7 | — | 10 |
| Denny Hamlin | 10 | 9 | — | 3 |
| Ryan Blaney | 9 | 17 | — | 2 |
| Brad Keselowski | 19 | 10 | — | 1 |
Model Performance
How well did the NR-Rating model predict this race? Across 11 matched drivers, the model averaged 5.5 positions off — better than the season average of 8.5. Good
| Pos | Driver | Predicted | Actual | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Martin Truex, Jr. | 15.4 | 1 | +14.4 |
| 3 | Ryan Blaney | 9.2 | 3 | +6.2 |
| 4 | Chase Elliott | 7.8 | 4 | +3.8 |
| 5 | Denny Hamlin | 8.2 | 5 | +3.2 |
| 6 | Chris Buescher | 9.2 | 6 | +3.2 |
| 10 | Kyle Busch | 17.0 | 10 | +7.0 |
| 11 | Jimmie Johnson | 19.9 | 11 | +8.9 |
| 13 | Brad Keselowski | 11.2 | 13 | -1.8 |
| 14 | Austin Dillon | 17.1 | 14 | +3.1 |
| 16 | Ty Dillon | 23.4 | 16 | +7.4 |
| 18 | Michael McDowell | 17.0 | 18 | -1.0 |
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
- Martin Truex, Jr.: has 34 career starts at Kansas Speedway with a 12.5 avg finish (2 wins) — the model may have underweighted this track history.
- Chase Elliott: was the model’s top pick based on 22 career starts at Kansas Speedway with a 9.4 avg finish (2 wins), finishing P4 on the day.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 2017 Hollywood Casino 400?
Martin Truex, Jr. won the 2017 Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway driving for Furniture Row Racing.
Where was the 2017 Hollywood Casino 400 held?
The 2017 Hollywood Casino 400 was held at Kansas Speedway on October 22, 2017.