NASCAR Camping World Truck Series at Daytona
Daytona International Speedway — February 12, 2021
Ben Rhodes
Winner
101
Laps
36
Entries
12
Leaders
Ben Rhodes won the 2021 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series at Daytona at Daytona International Speedway on February 12, 2021, leading 7 of 101 laps. Jordan Anderson finished second; Cory Roper rounded out the podium. The race featured 12 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Friday, February 12, 2021
Season
2021
Winner
Leaders
12 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23 | +22 | Ben Rhodes |
| 2 | 20 | +18 | Jordan Anderson |
| 3 | 31 | +28 | Cory Roper |
| 4 | 25 | +21 | Ryan Truex |
| 5 | 12 | +7 | Carson Hocevar |
| 6 | 2 | -4 | Sheldon Creed |
| 7 | 7 | — | John Hunter Nemechek |
| 8 | 26 | +18 | Codie Rohrbaugh |
| 9 | 6 | -3 | Chandler Smith |
| 10 | 17 | +7 | Drew Dollar |
| 11 | 3 | -8 | Grant Enfinger |
| 12 | 27 | +15 | Kris Wright |
| 13 | 24 | +11 | Spencer Boyd |
| 14 | 13 | -1 | David Gilliland |
| 15 | 14 | -1 | Matt Crafton |
| 16 | 8 | -8 | Zane Smith |
| 17 | 32 | +15 | Danny Bohn |
| 18 | 16 | -2 | Jennifer Cobb |
| 19 | 28 | +9 | Bryan Dauzat |
| 20 | 35 | +15 | Jason M. White |
| 21 | 19 | -2 | Austin Wayne Self |
| 22 | 18 | -4 | Austin Hill |
| 23 | 5 | -18 | Raphael Lessard |
| 24 | 9 | -15 | Hailie Deegan |
| 25 | 15 | -10 | Brett Moffitt |
| 26 | 10 | -16 | Timothy Peters |
| 27 | 1 | -26 | Johnny Sauter |
| 28 | 11 | -17 | Tyler Ankrum |
| 29 | 4 | -25 | Chase Purdy |
| 30 | 30 | — | Tate Fogleman |
| 31 | 21 | -10 | Todd Gilliland |
| 32 | 29 | -3 | Stewart Friesen |
| 33 | 33 | — | Derek Kraus |
| 34 | 34 | — | Gus Dean |
| 35 | 22 | -13 | Tanner Gray |
| 36 | 36 | — | James Buescher |
Model Performance
How well did the NR-Rating model predict this race? Across 7 matched drivers, the model averaged 10.2 positions off — worse than the season average of 8.5. Below Average
| Pos | Driver | Predicted | Actual | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Ryan Truex | 20.5 | 4 | +16.5 |
| 5 | Carson Hocevar | 19.4 | 5 | +14.4 |
| 7 | John Hunter Nemechek | 20.5 | 7 | +13.5 |
| 16 | Zane Smith | 22.9 | 16 | +6.9 |
| 22 | Austin Hill | 24.0 | 22 | +2.0 |
| 31 | Todd Gilliland | 22.9 | 31 | -8.1 |
| 33 | Derek Kraus | 22.8 | 33 | -10.2 |
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
- Ben Rhodes: has 12 career starts at Daytona International Speedway with a 12.7 avg finish (1 win) — the model may have underweighted this track history.
- Carson Hocevar: was the model’s top pick based on 12 career starts at Daytona International Speedway with a 19.3 avg finish, finishing P5 on the day.
- Ryan Truex: was the biggest surprise, finishing P4 vs predicted P21. Track history: 12 starts, 14.9 avg finish.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 2021 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series at Daytona?
Ben Rhodes won the 2021 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series at Daytona at Daytona International Speedway.
Where was the 2021 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series at Daytona held?
The 2021 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series at Daytona was held at Daytona International Speedway on February 12, 2021.