NASCAR Truck Series at Charlotte
Charlotte Motor Speedway — May 27, 2022
Ross Chastain
Winner
143
Laps
35
Entries
9
Leaders
Ross Chastain won the 2022 NASCAR Truck Series at Charlotte at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 27, 2022, leading 4 of 143 laps. Grant Enfinger finished second; John Hunter Nemechek rounded out the podium. The race featured 9 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Friday, May 27, 2022
Track
Season
2022
Winner
Leaders
9 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | +4 | Ross Chastain |
| 2 | 11 | +9 | Grant Enfinger |
| 3 | 15 | +12 | John Hunter Nemechek |
| 4 | 9 | +5 | Christian Eckes |
| 5 | 2 | -3 | Zane Smith |
| 6 | 6 | — | Tanner Gray |
| 7 | 3 | -4 | Kyle Busch |
| 8 | 7 | -1 | Chandler Smith |
| 9 | 13 | +4 | Stewart Friesen |
| 10 | 12 | +2 | Ben Rhodes |
| 11 | 8 | -3 | Ryan Preece |
| 12 | 16 | +4 | Derek Kraus |
| 13 | 1 | -12 | Ty Majeski |
| 14 | 20 | +6 | Colby Howard |
| 15 | 17 | +2 | Chase Purdy |
| 16 | 4 | -12 | Carson Hocevar |
| 17 | 10 | -7 | Matt DiBenedetto |
| 18 | 18 | — | Matt Crafton |
| 19 | 22 | +3 | Kris Wright |
| 20 | 25 | +5 | Tyler Ankrum |
| 21 | 30 | +9 | Timmy Hill |
| 22 | 33 | +11 | Lawless Alan |
| 23 | 19 | -4 | Jack Wood |
| 24 | 27 | +3 | Spencer Boyd |
| 25 | 26 | +1 | Austin Wayne Self |
| 26 | 31 | +5 | Max Gutierrez |
| 27 | 35 | +8 | Hailie Deegan |
| 28 | 24 | -4 | Dean Thompson |
| 29 | 21 | -8 | Tate Fogleman |
| 30 | 29 | -1 | Blaine Perkins |
| 31 | 32 | +1 | Josh Reaume |
| 32 | 14 | -18 | Jesse Little |
| 33 | 34 | +1 | Keith McGee |
| 34 | 23 | -11 | Matt Mills |
| 35 | 28 | -7 | Brennan Poole |
Model Performance
How well did the NR-Rating model predict this race? Across 9 matched drivers, the model averaged 9.3 positions off — worse than the season average of 8.5. Below Average
| Pos | Driver | Predicted | Actual | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ross Chastain | 13.3 | 1 | +12.3 |
| 3 | John Hunter Nemechek | 19.1 | 3 | +16.1 |
| 5 | Zane Smith | 19.1 | 5 | +14.1 |
| 7 | Kyle Busch | 17.0 | 7 | +10.0 |
| 11 | Ryan Preece | 10.1 | 11 | -0.9 |
| 12 | Derek Kraus | 26.1 | 12 | +14.1 |
| 16 | Carson Hocevar | 13.1 | 16 | -2.9 |
| 21 | Timmy Hill | 23.9 | 21 | +2.9 |
| 35 | Brennan Poole | 24.7 | 35 | -10.3 |
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
- Ross Chastain: has 24 career starts at Charlotte Motor Speedway with a 15.8 avg finish (2 wins) — the model may have underweighted this track history.
- Ryan Preece: was the model’s top pick based on 9 career starts at Charlotte Motor Speedway with a 16.3 avg finish, finishing P11 on the day.
- John Hunter Nemechek: was the biggest surprise, finishing P3 vs predicted P19. Track history: 12 starts, 13.0 avg finish.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 2022 NASCAR Truck Series at Charlotte?
Ross Chastain won the 2022 NASCAR Truck Series at Charlotte at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Where was the 2022 NASCAR Truck Series at Charlotte held?
The 2022 NASCAR Truck Series at Charlotte was held at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 27, 2022.