NASCAR Camping World Truck Series at Darlington
Darlington Raceway — May 7, 2021
Sheldon Creed
Winner
147
Laps
40
Entries
12
Leaders
Sheldon Creed won the 2021 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series at Darlington at Darlington Raceway on May 7, 2021, leading 7 of 147 laps. Ben Rhodes finished second; Carson Hocevar rounded out the podium. The race featured 12 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Friday, May 7, 2021
Track
Season
2021
Winner
Leaders
12 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | +14 | Sheldon Creed |
| 2 | 4 | +2 | Ben Rhodes |
| 3 | 14 | +11 | Carson Hocevar |
| 4 | 9 | +5 | Matt Crafton |
| 5 | 17 | +12 | Grant Enfinger |
| 6 | 6 | — | Johnny Sauter |
| 7 | 26 | +19 | Timmy Hill |
| 8 | 1 | -7 | John Hunter Nemechek |
| 9 | 12 | +3 | Austin Wayne Self |
| 10 | 31 | +21 | Jordan Anderson |
| 11 | 18 | +7 | Ryan Truex |
| 12 | 19 | +7 | Ryan Reed |
| 13 | 2 | -11 | Austin Hill |
| 14 | 16 | +2 | Tyler Ankrum |
| 15 | 5 | -10 | Todd Gilliland |
| 16 | 3 | -13 | Zane Smith |
| 17 | 22 | +5 | Erik Darnell |
| 18 | 27 | +9 | Danny Bohn |
| 19 | 21 | +2 | Timothy Peters |
| 20 | 10 | -10 | Hailie Deegan |
| 21 | 38 | +17 | Bayley Currey |
| 22 | 34 | +12 | Spencer Boyd |
| 23 | 13 | -10 | Corey Heim |
| 24 | 37 | +13 | Jennifer Cobb |
| 25 | 7 | -18 | Stewart Friesen |
| 26 | 36 | +10 | Parker Kligerman |
| 27 | 8 | -19 | Chandler Smith |
| 28 | 35 | +7 | David Gilliland |
| 29 | 28 | -1 | Spencer Davis |
| 30 | 33 | +3 | Tate Fogleman |
| 31 | 32 | +1 | Dawson Cram |
| 32 | 39 | +7 | B.J. McLeod |
| 33 | 11 | -22 | Tanner Gray |
| 34 | 23 | -11 | Akinori Ogata |
| 35 | 20 | -15 | Derek Kraus |
| 36 | 24 | -12 | Chase Purdy |
| 37 | 40 | +3 | Norm Benning |
| 38 | 25 | -13 | Codie Rohrbaugh |
| 39 | 30 | -9 | Kris Wright |
| 40 | 29 | -11 | Cory Roper |
Model Performance
How well did the NR-Rating model predict this race? Across 10 matched drivers, the model averaged 7.6 positions off — better than the season average of 8.5. Average
| Pos | Driver | Predicted | Actual | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Carson Hocevar | 13.1 | 3 | +10.1 |
| 7 | Timmy Hill | 23.9 | 7 | +16.9 |
| 8 | John Hunter Nemechek | 19.1 | 8 | +11.1 |
| 11 | Ryan Truex | 15.4 | 11 | +4.4 |
| 13 | Austin Hill | 20.9 | 13 | +7.9 |
| 15 | Todd Gilliland | 19.1 | 15 | +4.1 |
| 16 | Zane Smith | 19.1 | 16 | +3.1 |
| 23 | Corey Heim | 20.9 | 23 | -2.1 |
| 32 | B.J. McLeod | 24.8 | 32 | -7.2 |
| 35 | Derek Kraus | 26.1 | 35 | -8.9 |
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
- Sheldon Creed: has 11 career starts at Darlington Raceway with a 11.1 avg finish (2 wins) — the model may have underweighted this track history.
- Carson Hocevar: was the model’s top pick based on 13 career starts at Darlington Raceway with a 13.5 avg finish, finishing P3 on the day.
- Timmy Hill: was the biggest surprise, finishing P7 vs predicted P24. Track history: 21 starts, 25.4 avg finish.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 2021 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series at Darlington?
Sheldon Creed won the 2021 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series at Darlington at Darlington Raceway.
Where was the 2021 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series at Darlington held?
The 2021 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series at Darlington was held at Darlington Raceway on May 7, 2021.