NASCAR Truck Series at Talladega
Talladega Superspeedway — October 1, 2022
Matt DiBenedetto
Winner
95
Laps
36
Entries
11
Leaders
Matt DiBenedetto won the 2022 NASCAR Truck Series at Talladega at Talladega Superspeedway on October 1, 2022. Ben Rhodes finished second; Bret Holmes rounded out the podium. The race featured 11 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Saturday, October 1, 2022
Track
Season
2022
Winner
Leaders
11 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | +29 | Matt DiBenedetto |
| 2 | 15 | +13 | Ben Rhodes |
| 3 | 23 | +20 | Bret Holmes |
| 4 | 10 | +6 | Ryan Preece |
| 5 | 13 | +8 | Christian Eckes |
| 6 | 27 | +21 | Hailie Deegan |
| 7 | 26 | +19 | Chase Purdy |
| 8 | 7 | -1 | Colby Howard |
| 9 | 21 | +12 | Parker Kligerman |
| 10 | 20 | +10 | Tyler Ankrum |
| 11 | 36 | +25 | Kaden Honeycutt |
| 12 | 25 | +13 | Clay Greenfield |
| 13 | 8 | -5 | Derek Kraus |
| 14 | 2 | -12 | Chandler Smith |
| 15 | 33 | +18 | Timmy Hill |
| 16 | 29 | +13 | Parker Retzlaff |
| 17 | 4 | -13 | Zane Smith |
| 18 | 28 | +10 | Kaz Grala |
| 19 | 14 | -5 | Jack Wood |
| 20 | 18 | -2 | Stewart Friesen |
| 21 | 32 | +11 | Bayley Currey |
| 22 | 5 | -17 | Matt Crafton |
| 23 | 6 | -17 | Ty Majeski |
| 24 | 1 | -23 | John Hunter Nemechek |
| 25 | 19 | -6 | Johnny Sauter |
| 26 | 12 | -14 | Corey Heim |
| 27 | 24 | -3 | Blaine Perkins |
| 28 | 3 | -25 | Carson Hocevar |
| 29 | 16 | -13 | Grant Enfinger |
| 30 | 17 | -13 | Austin Wayne Self |
| 31 | 11 | -20 | Tanner Gray |
| 32 | 31 | -1 | Jennifer Cobb |
| 33 | 34 | +1 | Lawless Alan |
| 34 | 35 | +1 | Dean Thompson |
| 35 | 22 | -13 | Bryan Dauzat |
| 36 | 9 | -27 | Jordan Anderson |
Model Performance
How well did the NR-Rating model predict this race? Across 7 matched drivers, the model averaged 8.0 positions off — close to the season average of 8.5. Average
| Pos | Driver | Predicted | Actual | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Ryan Preece | 21.1 | 4 | +17.1 |
| 13 | Derek Kraus | 22.8 | 13 | +9.8 |
| 15 | Timmy Hill | 22.8 | 15 | +7.8 |
| 17 | Zane Smith | 22.9 | 17 | +5.9 |
| 24 | John Hunter Nemechek | 20.5 | 24 | -3.5 |
| 26 | Corey Heim | 22.9 | 26 | -3.1 |
| 28 | Carson Hocevar | 19.4 | 28 | -8.6 |
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
- Matt DiBenedetto: has 18 career starts at Talladega Superspeedway with a 22.6 avg finish (1 win) — the model may have underweighted this track history.
- Carson Hocevar: was the model’s top pick based on 8 career starts at Talladega Superspeedway with a 13.5 avg finish (1 win), finishing P28 on the day.
- Ryan Preece: was the biggest surprise, finishing P4 vs predicted P21. Track history: 13 starts, 16.1 avg finish.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 2022 NASCAR Truck Series at Talladega?
Matt DiBenedetto won the 2022 NASCAR Truck Series at Talladega at Talladega Superspeedway.
Where was the 2022 NASCAR Truck Series at Talladega held?
The 2022 NASCAR Truck Series at Talladega was held at Talladega Superspeedway on October 1, 2022.