NASCAR Camping World Truck Series at Bristol
Bristol Motor Speedway — September 16, 2021
Chandler Smith
Winner
200
Laps
40
Entries
3
Leaders
Chandler Smith won the 2021 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series at Bristol at Bristol Motor Speedway on September 16, 2021, leading 5 of 200 laps. Grant Enfinger finished second; John Hunter Nemechek rounded out the podium. The race featured 3 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Thursday, September 16, 2021
Track
Season
2021
Winner
Leaders
3 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | +6 | Chandler Smith |
| 2 | 6 | +4 | Grant Enfinger |
| 3 | 2 | -1 | John Hunter Nemechek |
| 4 | 5 | +1 | Stewart Friesen |
| 5 | 13 | +8 | Johnny Sauter |
| 6 | 8 | +2 | Carson Hocevar |
| 7 | 4 | -3 | Matt Crafton |
| 8 | 9 | +1 | Zane Smith |
| 9 | 11 | +2 | Ben Rhodes |
| 10 | 3 | -7 | Todd Gilliland |
| 11 | 17 | +6 | Josh Berry |
| 12 | 30 | +18 | Doug Coby |
| 13 | 15 | +2 | Derek Kraus |
| 14 | 16 | +2 | Austin Wayne Self |
| 15 | 20 | +5 | Colby Howard |
| 16 | 26 | +10 | Ryan Truex |
| 17 | 32 | +15 | Timmy Hill |
| 18 | 25 | +7 | Lawless Alan |
| 19 | 1 | -18 | Sheldon Creed |
| 20 | 37 | +17 | Cory Roper |
| 21 | 14 | -7 | Parker Kligerman |
| 22 | 39 | +17 | Sam Mayer |
| 23 | 34 | +11 | Clay Greenfield |
| 24 | 10 | -14 | Austin Hill |
| 25 | 23 | -2 | Hailie Deegan |
| 26 | 38 | +12 | C.J. McLaughlin |
| 27 | 36 | +9 | Jennifer Cobb |
| 28 | 33 | +5 | Howie DiSavino III |
| 29 | 35 | +6 | Taylor Gray |
| 30 | 19 | -11 | Chase Purdy |
| 31 | 27 | -4 | Spencer Boyd |
| 32 | 18 | -14 | Tyler Ankrum |
| 33 | 22 | -11 | Danny Bohn |
| 34 | 12 | -22 | Drew Dollar |
| 35 | 29 | -6 | Dawson Cram |
| 36 | 24 | -12 | Kris Wright |
| 37 | 31 | -6 | Tate Fogleman |
| 38 | 21 | -17 | Tanner Gray |
| 39 | 40 | +1 | Ray Ciccarelli |
| 40 | 28 | -12 | Josh Reaume |
Model Performance
How well did the NR-Rating model predict this race? Across 9 matched drivers, the model averaged 8.1 positions off — close to the season average of 8.5. Average
| Pos | Driver | Predicted | Actual | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | John Hunter Nemechek | 20.1 | 3 | +17.1 |
| 6 | Carson Hocevar | 14.7 | 6 | +8.7 |
| 8 | Zane Smith | 20.2 | 8 | +12.2 |
| 10 | Todd Gilliland | 17.1 | 10 | +7.1 |
| 11 | Josh Berry | 19.0 | 11 | +8.0 |
| 13 | Derek Kraus | 21.3 | 13 | +8.3 |
| 16 | Ryan Truex | 15.6 | 16 | -0.4 |
| 17 | Timmy Hill | 24.3 | 17 | +7.3 |
| 24 | Austin Hill | 20.2 | 24 | -3.8 |
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
- Chandler Smith: has 10 career starts at Bristol Motor Speedway with a 7.7 avg finish (2 wins) — the model may have underweighted this track history.
- Carson Hocevar: was the model’s top pick based on 12 career starts at Bristol Motor Speedway with a 10.9 avg finish, finishing P6 on the day.
- 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 2021 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series at Bristol?
Chandler Smith won the 2021 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series at Bristol at Bristol Motor Speedway.
Where was the 2021 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series at Bristol held?
The 2021 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series at Bristol was held at Bristol Motor Speedway on September 16, 2021.