NASCAR Truck Series at Martinsville
Martinsville Speedway — April 7, 2022
William Byron
Winner
200
Laps
36
Entries
6
Leaders
William Byron won the 2022 NASCAR Truck Series at Martinsville at Martinsville Speedway on April 7, 2022, leading 94 of 200 laps. Johnny Sauter finished second; Kyle Busch rounded out the podium. The race featured 6 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Thursday, April 7, 2022
Track
Season
2022
Winner
Leaders
6 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32 | +31 | William Byron |
| 2 | 36 | +34 | Johnny Sauter |
| 3 | 2 | -1 | Kyle Busch |
| 4 | 5 | +1 | John Hunter Nemechek |
| 5 | 3 | -2 | Ben Rhodes |
| 6 | 4 | -2 | Chandler Smith |
| 7 | 11 | +4 | Matt Crafton |
| 8 | 12 | +4 | Grant Enfinger |
| 9 | 1 | -8 | Zane Smith |
| 10 | 8 | -2 | Tyler Ankrum |
| 11 | 16 | +5 | Ty Majeski |
| 12 | 7 | -5 | Christian Eckes |
| 13 | 6 | -7 | Stewart Friesen |
| 14 | 10 | -4 | Derek Kraus |
| 15 | 23 | +8 | Matt DiBenedetto |
| 16 | 18 | +2 | Parker Kligerman |
| 17 | 9 | -8 | Carson Hocevar |
| 18 | 26 | +8 | Colby Howard |
| 19 | 31 | +12 | Hailie Deegan |
| 20 | 15 | -5 | Lawless Alan |
| 21 | 13 | -8 | Tanner Gray |
| 22 | 21 | -1 | Tate Fogleman |
| 23 | 20 | -3 | Timmy Hill |
| 24 | 35 | +11 | Bret Holmes |
| 25 | 27 | +2 | Chase Janes |
| 26 | 19 | -7 | Taylor Gray |
| 27 | 25 | -2 | Jesse Little |
| 28 | 30 | +2 | Blake Lothian |
| 29 | 17 | -12 | Chase Purdy |
| 30 | 14 | -16 | Kris Wright |
| 31 | 22 | -9 | Austin Wayne Self |
| 32 | 33 | +1 | Dillon Steuer |
| 33 | 24 | -9 | Spencer Boyd |
| 34 | 34 | — | Kaden Honeycutt |
| 35 | 29 | -6 | Jack Wood |
| 36 | 28 | -8 | Dean Thompson |
Model Performance
How well did the NR-Rating model predict this race? Across 7 matched drivers, the model averaged 8.6 positions off — close to the season average of 8.5. Average
| Pos | Driver | Predicted | Actual | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | William Byron | 10.3 | 1 | +9.3 |
| 3 | Kyle Busch | 15.6 | 3 | +12.6 |
| 4 | John Hunter Nemechek | 20.1 | 4 | +16.1 |
| 9 | Zane Smith | 20.2 | 9 | +11.2 |
| 14 | Derek Kraus | 21.3 | 14 | +7.3 |
| 17 | Carson Hocevar | 14.7 | 17 | -2.3 |
| 23 | Timmy Hill | 24.3 | 23 | +1.3 |
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
- William Byron: has 19 career starts at Martinsville Speedway with a 9.8 avg finish (4 wins) — the model correctly identified this strength.
- John Hunter Nemechek: was the biggest surprise, finishing P4 vs predicted P20. Track history: 21 starts, 17.8 avg finish.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 2022 NASCAR Truck Series at Martinsville?
William Byron won the 2022 NASCAR Truck Series at Martinsville at Martinsville Speedway.
Where was the 2022 NASCAR Truck Series at Martinsville held?
The 2022 NASCAR Truck Series at Martinsville was held at Martinsville Speedway on April 7, 2022.