NASCAR Truck Series at Daytona
Daytona International Speedway — February 18, 2022
Zane Smith
Winner
106
Laps
36
Entries
10
Leaders
Zane Smith won the 2022 NASCAR Truck Series at Daytona at Daytona International Speedway on February 18, 2022, leading 3 of 106 laps. Ben Rhodes finished second; Christian Eckes rounded out the podium. The race featured 10 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Friday, February 18, 2022
Season
2022
Winner
Leaders
10 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 | +19 | Zane Smith |
| 2 | 27 | +25 | Ben Rhodes |
| 3 | 14 | +11 | Christian Eckes |
| 4 | 24 | +20 | Tanner Gray |
| 5 | 31 | +26 | Parker Kligerman |
| 6 | 9 | +3 | Jesse Little |
| 7 | 1 | -6 | Ty Majeski |
| 8 | 28 | +20 | Danny Bohn |
| 9 | 22 | +13 | Carson Hocevar |
| 10 | 23 | +13 | Matt DiBenedetto |
| 11 | 15 | +4 | Spencer Boyd |
| 12 | 8 | -4 | Riley Herbst |
| 13 | 16 | +3 | Austin Wayne Self |
| 14 | 35 | +21 | Timmy Hill |
| 15 | 13 | -2 | Austin Hill |
| 16 | 5 | -11 | Stewart Friesen |
| 17 | 26 | +9 | Hailie Deegan |
| 18 | 34 | +16 | Thad Moffitt |
| 19 | 12 | -7 | Kris Wright |
| 20 | 33 | +13 | Jason M. White |
| 21 | 3 | -18 | Chandler Smith |
| 22 | 32 | +10 | Tate Fogleman |
| 23 | 25 | +2 | Bryan Dauzat |
| 24 | 2 | -22 | John Hunter Nemechek |
| 25 | 10 | -15 | Lawless Alan |
| 26 | 30 | +4 | Derek Kraus |
| 27 | 29 | +2 | Matt Crafton |
| 28 | 4 | -24 | Tyler Ankrum |
| 29 | 7 | -22 | Grant Enfinger |
| 30 | 18 | -12 | Colby Howard |
| 31 | 19 | -12 | Blaine Perkins |
| 32 | 6 | -26 | Corey Heim |
| 33 | 11 | -22 | Jack Wood |
| 34 | 36 | +2 | Johnny Sauter |
| 35 | 21 | -14 | Bret Holmes |
| 36 | 17 | -19 | Dean Thompson |
Model Performance
How well did the NR-Rating model predict this race? Across 8 matched drivers, the model averaged 9.7 positions off — worse than the season average of 8.5. Below Average
| Pos | Driver | Predicted | Actual | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zane Smith | 22.9 | 1 | +21.9 |
| 9 | Carson Hocevar | 19.4 | 9 | +10.4 |
| 12 | Riley Herbst | 23.7 | 12 | +11.7 |
| 14 | Timmy Hill | 22.8 | 14 | +8.8 |
| 15 | Austin Hill | 24.0 | 15 | +9.0 |
| 24 | John Hunter Nemechek | 20.5 | 24 | -3.5 |
| 26 | Derek Kraus | 22.8 | 26 | -3.2 |
| 32 | Corey Heim | 22.9 | 32 | -9.1 |
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
- Zane Smith: has 12 career starts at Daytona International Speedway with a 14.0 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 Daytona International Speedway with a 19.3 avg finish, finishing P9 on the day.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 2022 NASCAR Truck Series at Daytona?
Zane Smith won the 2022 NASCAR Truck Series at Daytona at Daytona International Speedway.
Where was the 2022 NASCAR Truck Series at Daytona held?
The 2022 NASCAR Truck Series at Daytona was held at Daytona International Speedway on February 18, 2022.