NASCAR Truck Series at Kansas
Kansas Speedway — September 8, 2023
Christian Eckes
Winner
134
Laps
36
Entries
11
Leaders
Christian Eckes won the 2023 NASCAR Truck Series at Kansas at Kansas Speedway on September 8, 2023, leading 2 of 134 laps. Taylor Gray finished second; Matt DiBenedetto rounded out the podium. The race featured 11 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Friday, September 8, 2023
Track
Season
2023
Winner
Leaders
11 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | +7 | Christian Eckes |
| 2 | 16 | +14 | Taylor Gray |
| 3 | 11 | +8 | Matt DiBenedetto |
| 4 | 15 | +11 | Corey Heim |
| 5 | 14 | +9 | Zane Smith |
| 6 | 17 | +11 | Carson Hocevar |
| 7 | 20 | +13 | Stewart Friesen |
| 8 | 2 | -6 | Nick Sanchez |
| 9 | 21 | +12 | Tyler Ankrum |
| 10 | 10 | — | Jake Drew |
| 11 | 5 | -6 | Jake Garcia |
| 12 | 19 | +7 | Rajah Caruth |
| 13 | 9 | -4 | Jesse Love |
| 14 | 1 | -13 | Chase Purdy |
| 15 | 13 | -2 | Dean Thompson |
| 16 | 4 | -12 | Jack Wood |
| 17 | 12 | -5 | Grant Enfinger |
| 18 | 3 | -15 | Ty Majeski |
| 19 | 32 | +13 | Colby Howard |
| 20 | 24 | +4 | Bret Holmes |
| 21 | 22 | +1 | Bayley Currey |
| 22 | 34 | +12 | Lawless Alan |
| 23 | 23 | — | Daniel Dye |
| 24 | 33 | +9 | Timmy Hill |
| 25 | 6 | -19 | Ben Rhodes |
| 26 | 18 | -8 | Tanner Gray |
| 27 | 25 | -2 | Kaden Honeycutt |
| 28 | 36 | +8 | Chase Janes |
| 29 | 29 | — | Justin Carroll |
| 30 | 7 | -23 | Hailie Deegan |
| 31 | 27 | -4 | Spencer Boyd |
| 32 | 28 | -4 | Greg Van Alst |
| 33 | 31 | -2 | Matt Crafton |
| 34 | 30 | -4 | Jennifer Cobb |
| 35 | 26 | -9 | Mason Maggio |
| 36 | 35 | -1 | Spencer Davis |
Model Performance
How well did the NR-Rating model predict this race? Across 6 matched drivers, the model averaged 8.4 positions off — close to the season average of 8.5. Average
| Pos | Driver | Predicted | Actual | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Corey Heim | 20.9 | 4 | +16.9 |
| 5 | Zane Smith | 19.1 | 5 | +14.1 |
| 6 | Carson Hocevar | 13.1 | 6 | +7.1 |
| 13 | Jesse Love | 21.4 | 13 | +8.4 |
| 23 | Daniel Dye | 19.1 | 23 | -3.9 |
| 24 | Timmy Hill | 23.9 | 24 | -0.1 |
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
- Christian Eckes: has 11 career starts at Kansas Speedway with a 8.3 avg finish (1 win) — the model may have underweighted this track history.
- Carson Hocevar: was the model’s top pick based on 11 career starts at Kansas Speedway with a 16.4 avg finish (1 win), finishing P6 on the day.
- Corey Heim: was the biggest surprise, finishing P4 vs predicted P21. Track history: 9 starts, 10.8 avg finish.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 2023 NASCAR Truck Series at Kansas?
Christian Eckes won the 2023 NASCAR Truck Series at Kansas at Kansas Speedway.
Where was the 2023 NASCAR Truck Series at Kansas held?
The 2023 NASCAR Truck Series at Kansas was held at Kansas Speedway on September 8, 2023.