NASCAR Truck Series at Bristol
Bristol Motor Speedway — September 14, 2023
Corey Heim
Winner
200
Laps
36
Entries
4
Leaders
Corey Heim won the 2023 NASCAR Truck Series at Bristol at Bristol Motor Speedway on September 14, 2023, leading 6 of 200 laps. Christian Eckes finished second; Grant Enfinger rounded out the podium. The race featured 4 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Thursday, September 14, 2023
Track
Season
2023
Winner
Leaders
4 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | +10 | Corey Heim |
| 2 | 1 | -1 | Christian Eckes |
| 3 | 13 | +10 | Grant Enfinger |
| 4 | 2 | -2 | Carson Hocevar |
| 5 | 8 | +3 | Taylor Gray |
| 6 | 5 | -1 | Rajah Caruth |
| 7 | 18 | +11 | Ben Rhodes |
| 8 | 3 | -5 | Chase Purdy |
| 9 | 35 | +26 | Nick Sanchez |
| 10 | 12 | +2 | Matt DiBenedetto |
| 11 | 30 | +19 | Jake Garcia |
| 12 | 27 | +15 | Carson Kvapil |
| 13 | 36 | +23 | Bayley Currey |
| 14 | 24 | +10 | Stewart Friesen |
| 15 | 20 | +5 | Conner Jones |
| 16 | 21 | +5 | Matt Crafton |
| 17 | 19 | +2 | Hailie Deegan |
| 18 | 28 | +10 | Parker Kligerman |
| 19 | 4 | -15 | Ty Majeski |
| 20 | 15 | -5 | Jake Drew |
| 21 | 16 | -5 | Daniel Dye |
| 22 | 23 | +1 | Colby Howard |
| 23 | 25 | +2 | Tyler Ankrum |
| 24 | 10 | -14 | Zane Smith |
| 25 | 17 | -8 | Kaden Honeycutt |
| 26 | 26 | — | Timmy Hill |
| 27 | 29 | +2 | Bret Holmes |
| 28 | 22 | -6 | Lawless Alan |
| 29 | 6 | -23 | Tanner Gray |
| 30 | 9 | -21 | William Sawalich |
| 31 | 31 | — | Spencer Boyd |
| 32 | 34 | +2 | Stephen Mallozzi |
| 33 | 33 | — | Memphis Villarreal |
| 34 | 32 | -2 | Greg Van Alst |
| 35 | 14 | -21 | Dean Thompson |
| 36 | 7 | -29 | Jack Wood |
Model Performance
How well did the NR-Rating model predict this race? Across 5 matched drivers, the model averaged 7.5 positions off — better than the season average of 8.5. Average
| Pos | Driver | Predicted | Actual | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Corey Heim | 20.1 | 1 | +19.1 |
| 4 | Carson Hocevar | 14.7 | 4 | +10.7 |
| 21 | Daniel Dye | 19.0 | 21 | -2.0 |
| 24 | Zane Smith | 20.2 | 24 | -3.8 |
| 26 | Timmy Hill | 24.3 | 26 | -1.7 |
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
- Corey Heim: has 10 career starts at Bristol Motor Speedway with a 8.4 avg finish (1 win) — the model may have underweighted this track history.
- Carson Hocevar: was the model’s top pick based on 12 career starts at Bristol Motor Speedway with a 10.9 avg finish, finishing P4 on the day.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 2023 NASCAR Truck Series at Bristol?
Corey Heim won the 2023 NASCAR Truck Series at Bristol at Bristol Motor Speedway.
Where was the 2023 NASCAR Truck Series at Bristol held?
The 2023 NASCAR Truck Series at Bristol was held at Bristol Motor Speedway on September 14, 2023.