NASCAR Camping World Truck Series at Charlotte
Charlotte Motor Speedway — May 28, 2021
John Hunter Nemechek
Winner
134
Laps
38
Entries
9
Leaders
John Hunter Nemechek won the 2021 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series at Charlotte at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 28, 2021, leading 71 of 134 laps. Carson Hocevar finished second; Ben Rhodes rounded out the podium. The race featured 9 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Friday, May 28, 2021
Track
Season
2021
Winner
Leaders
9 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | +3 | John Hunter Nemechek |
| 2 | 9 | +7 | Carson Hocevar |
| 3 | 5 | +2 | Ben Rhodes |
| 4 | 11 | +7 | Stewart Friesen |
| 5 | 1 | -4 | Todd Gilliland |
| 6 | 23 | +17 | Chandler Smith |
| 7 | 31 | +24 | Ty Majeski |
| 8 | 15 | +7 | Derek Kraus |
| 9 | 3 | -6 | Austin Hill |
| 10 | 6 | -4 | Zane Smith |
| 11 | 22 | +11 | Christian Eckes |
| 12 | 16 | +4 | Ryan Truex |
| 13 | 12 | -1 | Hailie Deegan |
| 14 | 8 | -6 | Grant Enfinger |
| 15 | 20 | +5 | Jack Wood |
| 16 | 7 | -9 | Tyler Ankrum |
| 17 | 13 | -4 | Austin Wayne Self |
| 18 | 18 | — | Timmy Hill |
| 19 | 19 | — | Bayley Currey |
| 20 | 17 | -3 | Drew Dollar |
| 21 | 36 | +15 | Dawson Cram |
| 22 | 25 | +3 | Tanner Gray |
| 23 | 21 | -2 | Kris Wright |
| 24 | 32 | +8 | Danny Bohn |
| 25 | 27 | +2 | Cory Roper |
| 26 | 35 | +9 | Spencer Boyd |
| 27 | 30 | +3 | C.J. McLaughlin |
| 28 | 34 | +6 | Akinori Ogata |
| 29 | 33 | +4 | Keith McGee |
| 30 | 10 | -20 | Matt Crafton |
| 31 | 14 | -17 | Johnny Sauter |
| 32 | 38 | +6 | Trey Hutchens |
| 33 | 37 | +4 | Jennifer Cobb |
| 34 | 26 | -8 | Chase Purdy |
| 35 | 2 | -33 | Sheldon Creed |
| 36 | 28 | -8 | Bret Holmes |
| 37 | 24 | -13 | Tate Fogleman |
| 38 | 29 | -9 | Timothy Peters |
Model Performance
How well did the NR-Rating model predict this race? Across 8 matched drivers, the model averaged 11.5 positions off — worse than the season average of 8.5. Below Average
| Pos | Driver | Predicted | Actual | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Hunter Nemechek | 19.1 | 1 | +18.1 |
| 2 | Carson Hocevar | 13.1 | 2 | +11.1 |
| 5 | Todd Gilliland | 19.1 | 5 | +14.1 |
| 8 | Derek Kraus | 26.1 | 8 | +18.1 |
| 9 | Austin Hill | 20.9 | 9 | +11.9 |
| 10 | Zane Smith | 19.1 | 10 | +9.1 |
| 12 | Ryan Truex | 15.4 | 12 | +3.4 |
| 18 | Timmy Hill | 23.9 | 18 | +5.9 |
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
- John Hunter Nemechek: has 12 career starts at Charlotte Motor Speedway with a 13.0 avg finish (1 win) — the model may have underweighted this track history.
- Carson Hocevar: was the model’s top pick based on 4 career starts at Charlotte Motor Speedway with a 14.0 avg finish, finishing P2 on the day.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 2021 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series at Charlotte?
John Hunter Nemechek won the 2021 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series at Charlotte at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Where was the 2021 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series at Charlotte held?
The 2021 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series at Charlotte was held at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 28, 2021.