NASCAR GANDER RV & OUTDOORS TRUCK SERIES AT MICHIGAN
Michigan International Speedway — August 7, 2020
Zane Smith
Winner
107
Laps
39
Entries
12
Leaders
Zane Smith won the 2020 NASCAR GANDER RV & OUTDOORS TRUCK SERIES AT MICHIGAN at Michigan International Speedway on August 7, 2020, leading 1 of 107 laps. Christian Eckes finished second; Tanner Gray rounded out the podium. The race featured 12 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Friday, August 7, 2020
Season
2020
Winner
Leaders
12 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | +6 | Zane Smith |
| 2 | 3 | +1 | Christian Eckes |
| 3 | 16 | +13 | Tanner Gray |
| 4 | 14 | +10 | Tyler Ankrum |
| 5 | 19 | +14 | Todd Gilliland |
| 6 | 2 | -4 | Brett Moffitt |
| 7 | 11 | +4 | Raphael Lessard |
| 8 | 9 | +1 | Derek Kraus |
| 9 | 35 | +26 | Parker Kligerman |
| 10 | 12 | +2 | David Gravel |
| 11 | 10 | -1 | Ben Rhodes |
| 12 | 5 | -7 | Austin Hill |
| 13 | 25 | +12 | Tate Fogleman |
| 14 | 38 | +24 | Dawson Cram |
| 15 | 18 | +3 | Ty Majeski |
| 16 | 13 | -3 | Johnny Sauter |
| 17 | 29 | +12 | Josh Reaume |
| 18 | 26 | +8 | Codie Rohrbaugh |
| 19 | 20 | +1 | Ryan Truex |
| 20 | 22 | +2 | Clay Greenfield |
| 21 | 30 | +9 | Tyler Hill |
| 22 | 23 | +1 | Jesse Iwuji |
| 23 | 4 | -19 | Matt Crafton |
| 24 | 28 | +4 | Cory Roper |
| 25 | 34 | +9 | John Hunter Nemechek |
| 26 | 32 | +6 | Tim Viens |
| 27 | 31 | +4 | Spencer Boyd |
| 28 | 33 | +5 | Jennifer Cobb |
| 29 | 39 | +10 | Trey Hutchens |
| 30 | 8 | -22 | Sheldon Creed |
| 31 | 36 | +5 | Norm Benning |
| 32 | 24 | -8 | Jordan Anderson |
| 33 | 6 | -27 | Grant Enfinger |
| 34 | 37 | +3 | Ray Ciccarelli |
| 35 | 17 | -18 | Brennan Poole |
| 36 | 15 | -21 | Jeb Burton |
| 37 | 27 | -10 | Austin Wayne Self |
| 38 | 1 | -37 | Chandler Smith |
| 39 | 21 | -18 | Stewart Friesen |
Model Performance
How well did the NR-Rating model predict this race? Across 7 matched drivers, the model averaged 11.3 positions off — worse than the season average of 8.5. Below Average
| Pos | Driver | Predicted | Actual | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zane Smith | 19.1 | 1 | +18.1 |
| 5 | Todd Gilliland | 19.1 | 5 | +14.1 |
| 8 | Derek Kraus | 26.1 | 8 | +18.1 |
| 12 | Austin Hill | 20.9 | 12 | +8.9 |
| 19 | Ryan Truex | 15.4 | 19 | -3.6 |
| 25 | John Hunter Nemechek | 19.1 | 25 | -5.9 |
| 35 | Brennan Poole | 24.7 | 35 | -10.3 |
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
- Zane Smith: has 3 career starts at Michigan International Speedway with a 5.0 avg finish (1 win) — the model may have underweighted this track history.
- Ryan Truex: was the model’s top pick based on 4 career starts at Michigan International Speedway with a 14.0 avg finish, finishing P19 on the day.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 2020 NASCAR GANDER RV & OUTDOORS TRUCK SERIES AT MICHIGAN?
Zane Smith won the 2020 NASCAR GANDER RV & OUTDOORS TRUCK SERIES AT MICHIGAN at Michigan International Speedway.
Where was the 2020 NASCAR GANDER RV & OUTDOORS TRUCK SERIES AT MICHIGAN held?
The 2020 NASCAR GANDER RV & OUTDOORS TRUCK SERIES AT MICHIGAN was held at Michigan International Speedway on August 7, 2020.