NASCAR Truck Series at Kansas
Kansas Speedway — May 6, 2023
Grant Enfinger
Winner
134
Laps
36
Entries
9
Leaders
Grant Enfinger won the 2023 NASCAR Truck Series at Kansas at Kansas Speedway on May 6, 2023, leading 65 of 134 laps. Corey Heim finished second; Zane Smith rounded out the podium. The race featured 9 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Saturday, May 6, 2023
Track
Season
2023
Winner
Leaders
9 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | +10 | Grant Enfinger |
| 2 | 12 | +10 | Corey Heim |
| 3 | 7 | +4 | Zane Smith |
| 4 | 14 | +10 | Stewart Friesen |
| 5 | 17 | +12 | Ross Chastain |
| 6 | 6 | — | Nick Sanchez |
| 7 | 2 | -5 | Kyle Busch |
| 8 | 4 | -4 | Jake Garcia |
| 9 | 19 | +10 | Taylor Gray |
| 10 | 23 | +13 | Tyler Ankrum |
| 11 | 21 | +10 | Matt Crafton |
| 12 | 16 | +4 | Hailie Deegan |
| 13 | 10 | -3 | Daniel Dye |
| 14 | 28 | +14 | Bret Holmes |
| 15 | 24 | +9 | Toni Breidinger |
| 16 | 5 | -11 | Ben Rhodes |
| 17 | 34 | +17 | Lawless Alan |
| 18 | 8 | -10 | Tanner Gray |
| 19 | 27 | +8 | Johnny Sauter |
| 20 | 26 | +6 | Brennan Poole |
| 21 | 31 | +10 | Nick Leitz |
| 22 | 30 | +8 | Tyler Hill |
| 23 | 32 | +9 | Justin Carroll |
| 24 | 29 | +5 | Josh Reaume |
| 25 | 9 | -16 | Ty Majeski |
| 26 | 36 | +10 | Spencer Boyd |
| 27 | 33 | +6 | Mason Maggio |
| 28 | 25 | -3 | Kris Wright |
| 29 | 18 | -11 | Matt DiBenedetto |
| 30 | 1 | -29 | Christian Eckes |
| 31 | 20 | -11 | Carson Hocevar |
| 32 | 22 | -10 | Dean Thompson |
| 33 | 3 | -30 | Chase Purdy |
| 34 | 13 | -21 | Rajah Caruth |
| 35 | 15 | -20 | Colby Howard |
| 36 | 35 | -1 | Tim Viens |
Model Performance
How well did the NR-Rating model predict this race? Across 7 matched drivers, the model averaged 11.7 positions off — worse than the season average of 8.5. Below Average
| Pos | Driver | Predicted | Actual | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Corey Heim | 20.9 | 2 | +18.9 |
| 3 | Zane Smith | 19.1 | 3 | +16.1 |
| 5 | Ross Chastain | 13.3 | 5 | +8.3 |
| 7 | Kyle Busch | 17.0 | 7 | +10.0 |
| 13 | Daniel Dye | 19.1 | 13 | +6.1 |
| 20 | Brennan Poole | 24.7 | 20 | +4.7 |
| 31 | Carson Hocevar | 13.1 | 31 | -17.9 |
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
- Grant Enfinger: has 14 career starts at Kansas Speedway with a 7.8 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 P31 on the day.
- Corey Heim: was the biggest surprise, finishing P2 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?
Grant Enfinger 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 May 6, 2023.