NASCAR Truck Series at Kansas
Kansas Speedway — September 9, 2022
John Hunter Nemechek
Winner
134
Laps
36
Entries
6
Leaders
John Hunter Nemechek won the 2022 NASCAR Truck Series at Kansas at Kansas Speedway on September 9, 2022, leading 88 of 134 laps. Carson Hocevar finished second; Ryan Preece rounded out the podium. The race featured 6 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Friday, September 9, 2022
Track
Season
2022
Winner
Leaders
6 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | — | John Hunter Nemechek |
| 2 | 15 | +13 | Carson Hocevar |
| 3 | 7 | +4 | Ryan Preece |
| 4 | 9 | +5 | Zane Smith |
| 5 | 12 | +7 | Grant Enfinger |
| 6 | 5 | -1 | Chandler Smith |
| 7 | 3 | -4 | Corey Heim |
| 8 | 2 | -6 | Ty Majeski |
| 9 | 18 | +9 | Colby Howard |
| 10 | 4 | -6 | Christian Eckes |
| 11 | 24 | +13 | Parker Kligerman |
| 12 | 14 | +2 | Matt DiBenedetto |
| 13 | 6 | -7 | Ben Rhodes |
| 14 | 19 | +5 | Tyler Ankrum |
| 15 | 8 | -7 | Matt Crafton |
| 16 | 10 | -6 | Tanner Gray |
| 17 | 26 | +9 | Bret Holmes |
| 18 | 30 | +12 | Kaz Grala |
| 19 | 25 | +6 | Timmy Hill |
| 20 | 11 | -9 | Stewart Friesen |
| 21 | 13 | -8 | Derek Kraus |
| 22 | 17 | -5 | Hailie Deegan |
| 23 | 23 | — | Dean Thompson |
| 24 | 21 | -3 | Kaden Honeycutt |
| 25 | 22 | -3 | Chase Purdy |
| 26 | 27 | +1 | Jack Wood |
| 27 | 16 | -11 | Bayley Currey |
| 28 | 33 | +5 | Jesse Little |
| 29 | 32 | +3 | Tyler Hill |
| 30 | 29 | -1 | Blaine Perkins |
| 31 | 28 | -3 | Lawless Alan |
| 32 | 36 | +4 | Mason Maggio |
| 33 | 34 | +1 | Spencer Boyd |
| 34 | 31 | -3 | Brennan Poole |
| 35 | 35 | — | Armani Williams |
| 36 | 20 | -16 | Brett Moffitt |
Model Performance
How well did the NR-Rating model predict this race? Across 8 matched drivers, the model averaged 10.6 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 | Carson Hocevar | 13.1 | 2 | +11.1 |
| 3 | Ryan Preece | 10.1 | 3 | +7.1 |
| 4 | Zane Smith | 19.1 | 4 | +15.1 |
| 7 | Corey Heim | 20.9 | 7 | +13.9 |
| 19 | Timmy Hill | 23.9 | 19 | +4.9 |
| 21 | Derek Kraus | 26.1 | 21 | +5.1 |
| 34 | Brennan Poole | 24.7 | 34 | -9.3 |
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
- John Hunter Nemechek: has 15 career starts at Kansas Speedway with a 11.3 avg finish (3 wins) — the model may have underweighted this track history.
- Ryan Preece: was the model’s top pick based on 9 career starts at Kansas Speedway with a 15.0 avg finish, finishing P3 on the day.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 2022 NASCAR Truck Series at Kansas?
John Hunter Nemechek 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 September 9, 2022.