NASCAR Truck Series at Kansas
Kansas Speedway — May 14, 2022
Zane Smith
Winner
134
Laps
35
Entries
5
Leaders
Zane Smith won the 2022 NASCAR Truck Series at Kansas at Kansas Speedway on May 14, 2022, leading 108 of 134 laps. Ty Majeski finished second; Grant Enfinger rounded out the podium. The race featured 5 different leaders.
Race Details
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | +3 | Zane Smith |
| 2 | 3 | +1 | Ty Majeski |
| 3 | 21 | +18 | Grant Enfinger |
| 4 | 6 | +2 | Chandler Smith |
| 5 | 17 | +12 | Christian Eckes |
| 6 | 1 | -5 | John Hunter Nemechek |
| 7 | 12 | +5 | Matt DiBenedetto |
| 8 | 8 | — | Derek Kraus |
| 9 | 10 | +1 | Matt Crafton |
| 10 | 15 | +5 | Ben Rhodes |
| 11 | 11 | — | Colby Howard |
| 12 | 7 | -5 | Riley Herbst |
| 13 | 14 | +1 | Chase Purdy |
| 14 | 5 | -9 | Stewart Friesen |
| 15 | 16 | +1 | Carson Hocevar |
| 16 | 20 | +4 | Tyler Ankrum |
| 17 | 18 | +1 | Hailie Deegan |
| 18 | 9 | -9 | Tanner Gray |
| 19 | 25 | +6 | Lawless Alan |
| 20 | 35 | +15 | Tate Fogleman |
| 21 | 33 | +12 | Tyler Hill |
| 22 | 19 | -3 | Dean Thompson |
| 23 | 23 | — | Austin Wayne Self |
| 24 | 22 | -2 | Jesse Little |
| 25 | 24 | -1 | Kris Wright |
| 26 | 13 | -13 | Jack Wood |
| 27 | 26 | -1 | Timmy Hill |
| 28 | 31 | +3 | Ryan Huff |
| 29 | 32 | +3 | Trey Hutchens |
| 30 | 29 | -1 | Josh Reaume |
| 31 | 30 | -1 | Spencer Boyd |
| 32 | 27 | -5 | Blaine Perkins |
| 33 | 2 | -31 | Corey Heim |
| 34 | 28 | -6 | Matt Mills |
| 35 | 34 | -1 | Jesse Iwuji |
Model Performance
How well did the NR-Rating model predict this race? Across 7 matched drivers, the model averaged 10.8 positions off — worse than the season average of 8.5. Below Average
| Pos | Driver | Predicted | Actual | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zane Smith | 19.1 | 1 | +18.1 |
| 6 | John Hunter Nemechek | 19.1 | 6 | +13.1 |
| 8 | Derek Kraus | 26.1 | 8 | +18.1 |
| 12 | Riley Herbst | 21.4 | 12 | +9.4 |
| 15 | Carson Hocevar | 13.1 | 15 | -1.9 |
| 27 | Timmy Hill | 23.9 | 27 | -3.1 |
| 33 | Corey Heim | 20.9 | 33 | -12.1 |
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 13 career starts at Kansas Speedway with a 11.6 avg finish (1 win) — the model may have underweighted this track history.
- Carson Hocevar: was the model’s top pick based on 11 career starts at Kansas Speedway with a 16.4 avg finish (1 win), finishing P15 on the day.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 2022 NASCAR Truck Series at Kansas?
Zane Smith won the 2022 NASCAR Truck Series at Kansas at Kansas Speedway.
Where was the 2022 NASCAR Truck Series at Kansas held?
The 2022 NASCAR Truck Series at Kansas was held at Kansas Speedway on May 14, 2022.