NASCAR Camping World Truck Series at Pocono
Pocono Raceway — June 26, 2021
John Hunter Nemechek
Winner
60
Laps
39
Entries
7
Leaders
John Hunter Nemechek won the 2021 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series at Pocono at Pocono Raceway on June 26, 2021, leading 12 of 60 laps. Kyle Busch finished second; Sheldon Creed rounded out the podium. The race featured 7 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Saturday, June 26, 2021
Track
Season
2021
Winner
Leaders
7 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | +6 | John Hunter Nemechek |
| 2 | 22 | +20 | Kyle Busch |
| 3 | 10 | +7 | Sheldon Creed |
| 4 | 18 | +14 | Tyler Ankrum |
| 5 | 4 | -1 | Austin Hill |
| 6 | 5 | -1 | Matt Crafton |
| 7 | 1 | -6 | Todd Gilliland |
| 8 | 2 | -6 | Zane Smith |
| 9 | 8 | -1 | Ryan Preece |
| 10 | 24 | +14 | Derek Kraus |
| 11 | 20 | +9 | Josh Berry |
| 12 | 16 | +4 | Christian Eckes |
| 13 | 13 | — | Carson Hocevar |
| 14 | 14 | — | Ty Majeski |
| 15 | 15 | — | Chase Purdy |
| 16 | 17 | +1 | Tanner Gray |
| 17 | 3 | -14 | Ben Rhodes |
| 18 | 23 | +5 | Ryan Truex |
| 19 | 21 | +2 | Austin Wayne Self |
| 20 | 29 | +9 | Lawless Alan |
| 21 | 25 | +4 | Tate Fogleman |
| 22 | 33 | +11 | Howie DiSavino III |
| 23 | 38 | +15 | Ray Ciccarelli |
| 24 | 30 | +6 | Tyler Hill |
| 25 | 11 | -14 | Chandler Smith |
| 26 | 19 | -7 | Hailie Deegan |
| 27 | 34 | +7 | Spencer Boyd |
| 28 | 35 | +7 | Josh Reaume |
| 29 | 32 | +3 | Todd Peck |
| 30 | 26 | -4 | Kris Wright |
| 31 | 36 | +5 | Jennifer Cobb |
| 32 | 37 | +5 | Norm Benning |
| 33 | 6 | -27 | Stewart Friesen |
| 34 | 39 | +5 | Bryan Dauzat |
| 35 | 12 | -23 | Johnny Sauter |
| 36 | 31 | -5 | Grant Enfinger |
| 37 | 27 | -10 | Bayley Currey |
| 38 | 28 | -10 | Danny Bohn |
| 39 | 9 | -30 | Jack Wood |
Model Performance
How well did the NR-Rating model predict this race? Across 10 matched drivers, the model averaged 10.4 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 | Kyle Busch | 17.0 | 2 | +15.0 |
| 5 | Austin Hill | 20.9 | 5 | +15.9 |
| 7 | Todd Gilliland | 19.1 | 7 | +12.1 |
| 8 | Zane Smith | 19.1 | 8 | +11.1 |
| 9 | Ryan Preece | 10.1 | 9 | +1.1 |
| 10 | Derek Kraus | 26.1 | 10 | +16.1 |
| 11 | Josh Berry | 22.9 | 11 | +11.9 |
| 13 | Carson Hocevar | 13.1 | 13 | +0.1 |
| 18 | Ryan Truex | 15.4 | 18 | -2.6 |
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 11 career starts at Pocono Raceway with a 11.5 avg finish (1 win) — the model may have underweighted this track history.
- Ryan Preece: was the model’s top pick based on 8 career starts at Pocono Raceway with a 11.1 avg finish, finishing P9 on the day.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 2021 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series at Pocono?
John Hunter Nemechek won the 2021 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series at Pocono at Pocono Raceway.
Where was the 2021 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series at Pocono held?
The 2021 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series at Pocono was held at Pocono Raceway on June 26, 2021.