NASCAR Truck Series at Bristol (Dirt)
Bristol Motor Speedway — April 16, 2022
Ben Rhodes
Winner
150
Laps
36
Entries
2
Leaders
Ben Rhodes won the 2022 NASCAR Truck Series at Bristol (Dirt) at Bristol Motor Speedway on April 16, 2022, leading 95 of 150 laps. Carson Hocevar finished second; John Hunter Nemechek rounded out the podium. The race featured 2 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Saturday, April 16, 2022
Track
Season
2022
Winner
Leaders
2 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | +1 | Ben Rhodes |
| 2 | 6 | +4 | Carson Hocevar |
| 3 | 18 | +15 | John Hunter Nemechek |
| 4 | 4 | — | Parker Kligerman |
| 5 | 19 | +14 | Christian Eckes |
| 6 | 1 | -5 | Joey Logano |
| 7 | 7 | — | Chase Elliott |
| 8 | 16 | +8 | Grant Enfinger |
| 9 | 14 | +5 | Matt Crafton |
| 10 | 17 | +7 | Zane Smith |
| 11 | 3 | -8 | Stewart Friesen |
| 12 | 12 | — | Colby Howard |
| 13 | 33 | +20 | Chase Purdy |
| 14 | 10 | -4 | Austin Dillon |
| 15 | 35 | +20 | Tanner Gray |
| 16 | 27 | +11 | Dean Thompson |
| 17 | 21 | +4 | Mike Marlar |
| 18 | 26 | +8 | Hailie Deegan |
| 19 | 5 | -14 | Chandler Smith |
| 20 | 23 | +3 | Harrison Burton |
| 21 | 8 | -13 | Ty Majeski |
| 22 | 13 | -9 | Jack Wood |
| 23 | 29 | +6 | Timmy Hill |
| 24 | 34 | +10 | Spencer Boyd |
| 25 | 28 | +3 | Blaine Perkins |
| 26 | 25 | -1 | Kaz Grala |
| 27 | 32 | +5 | Buddy Kofoid |
| 28 | 24 | -4 | Tate Fogleman |
| 29 | 15 | -14 | Derek Kraus |
| 30 | 31 | +1 | Lawless Alan |
| 31 | 20 | -11 | Tyler Ankrum |
| 32 | 22 | -10 | Andrew Gordon |
| 33 | 30 | -3 | Kris Wright |
| 34 | 36 | +2 | Keith McGee |
| 35 | 9 | -26 | Matt DiBenedetto |
| 36 | 11 | -25 | Austin Wayne Self |
Model Performance
How well did the NR-Rating model predict this race? Across 8 matched drivers, the model averaged 7.4 positions off — better than the season average of 8.5. Average
| Pos | Driver | Predicted | Actual | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Carson Hocevar | 14.7 | 2 | +12.7 |
| 3 | John Hunter Nemechek | 20.1 | 3 | +17.1 |
| 6 | Joey Logano | 12.1 | 6 | +6.1 |
| 7 | Chase Elliott | 8.3 | 7 | +1.3 |
| 10 | Zane Smith | 20.2 | 10 | +10.2 |
| 14 | Austin Dillon | 17.0 | 14 | +3.0 |
| 23 | Timmy Hill | 24.3 | 23 | +1.3 |
| 29 | Derek Kraus | 21.3 | 29 | -7.7 |
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 16 career starts at Bristol Motor Speedway with a 11.7 avg finish (1 win) — the model may have underweighted this track history.
- Chase Elliott: was the model’s top pick based on 29 career starts at Bristol Motor Speedway with a 12.3 avg finish, finishing P7 on the day.
- John Hunter Nemechek: was the biggest surprise, finishing P3 vs predicted P20. Track history: 19 starts, 10.8 avg finish.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 2022 NASCAR Truck Series at Bristol (Dirt)?
Ben Rhodes won the 2022 NASCAR Truck Series at Bristol (Dirt) at Bristol Motor Speedway.
Where was the 2022 NASCAR Truck Series at Bristol (Dirt) held?
The 2022 NASCAR Truck Series at Bristol (Dirt) was held at Bristol Motor Speedway on April 16, 2022.