NASCAR Camping World Truck Series at Las Vegas
Las Vegas Motor Speedway — September 24, 2021
Christian Eckes
Winner
134
Laps
37
Entries
11
Leaders
Christian Eckes won the 2021 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series at Las Vegas at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on September 24, 2021, leading 4 of 134 laps. Ben Rhodes finished second; Matt Crafton rounded out the podium. The race featured 11 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Friday, September 24, 2021
Track
Season
2021
Winner
Leaders
11 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | +14 | Christian Eckes |
| 2 | 7 | +5 | Ben Rhodes |
| 3 | 6 | +3 | Matt Crafton |
| 4 | 11 | +7 | Johnny Sauter |
| 5 | 8 | +3 | Todd Gilliland |
| 6 | 3 | -3 | Stewart Friesen |
| 7 | 23 | +16 | Grant Enfinger |
| 8 | 13 | +5 | Austin Wayne Self |
| 9 | 14 | +5 | Ryan Truex |
| 10 | 10 | — | Austin Hill |
| 11 | 35 | +24 | Bret Holmes |
| 12 | 12 | — | Derek Kraus |
| 13 | 19 | +6 | Chase Purdy |
| 14 | 33 | +19 | Tate Fogleman |
| 15 | 34 | +19 | Spencer Davis |
| 16 | 26 | +10 | Kris Wright |
| 17 | 24 | +7 | Tyler Hill |
| 18 | 28 | +10 | Danny Bohn |
| 19 | 31 | +12 | Spencer Boyd |
| 20 | 30 | +10 | C.J. McLaughlin |
| 21 | 36 | +15 | Dylan Lupton |
| 22 | 5 | -17 | Carson Hocevar |
| 23 | 29 | +6 | Tanner Gray |
| 24 | 18 | -6 | Drew Dollar |
| 25 | 22 | -3 | Brett Moffitt |
| 26 | 25 | -1 | Howie DiSavino III |
| 27 | 32 | +5 | Jennifer Cobb |
| 28 | 21 | -7 | Cory Roper |
| 29 | 4 | -25 | Zane Smith |
| 30 | 20 | -10 | Jack Wood |
| 31 | 17 | -14 | Hailie Deegan |
| 32 | 37 | +5 | Keith McGee |
| 33 | 1 | -32 | John Hunter Nemechek |
| 34 | 16 | -18 | Tyler Ankrum |
| 35 | 2 | -33 | Chandler Smith |
| 36 | 9 | -27 | Sheldon Creed |
| 37 | 27 | -10 | Chris Hacker |
Model Performance
How well did the NR-Rating model predict this race? Across 7 matched drivers, the model averaged 11.2 positions off — worse than the season average of 8.5. Below Average
| Pos | Driver | Predicted | Actual | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Todd Gilliland | 19.1 | 5 | +14.1 |
| 9 | Ryan Truex | 15.4 | 9 | +6.4 |
| 10 | Austin Hill | 20.9 | 10 | +10.9 |
| 12 | Derek Kraus | 26.1 | 12 | +14.1 |
| 22 | Carson Hocevar | 13.1 | 22 | -8.9 |
| 29 | Zane Smith | 19.1 | 29 | -9.9 |
| 33 | John Hunter Nemechek | 19.1 | 33 | -13.9 |
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
- Christian Eckes: has 10 career starts at Las Vegas Motor Speedway with a 11.5 avg finish (1 win) — the model may have underweighted this track history.
- Carson Hocevar: was the model’s top pick based on 8 career starts at Las Vegas Motor Speedway with a 18.8 avg finish, finishing P22 on the day.
- Todd Gilliland: was the biggest surprise, finishing P5 vs predicted P19. Track history: 12 starts, 17.8 avg finish.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 2021 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series at Las Vegas?
Christian Eckes won the 2021 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series at Las Vegas at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Where was the 2021 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series at Las Vegas held?
The 2021 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series at Las Vegas was held at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on September 24, 2021.