NASCAR Truck Series at Martinsville
Martinsville Speedway — April 14, 2023
Corey Heim
Winner
124
Laps
36
Entries
3
Leaders
Corey Heim won the 2023 NASCAR Truck Series at Martinsville at Martinsville Speedway on April 14, 2023, leading 82 of 124 laps. Kyle Busch finished second; Zane Smith rounded out the podium. The race featured 3 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Friday, April 14, 2023
Track
Season
2023
Winner
Leaders
3 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | +3 | Corey Heim |
| 2 | 2 | — | Kyle Busch |
| 3 | 1 | -2 | Zane Smith |
| 4 | 12 | +8 | Ty Majeski |
| 5 | 9 | +4 | Tanner Gray |
| 6 | 3 | -3 | Ben Rhodes |
| 7 | 5 | -2 | Matt DiBenedetto |
| 8 | 24 | +16 | Taylor Gray |
| 9 | 22 | +13 | William Sawalich |
| 10 | 8 | -2 | Chase Purdy |
| 11 | 19 | +8 | Nick Sanchez |
| 12 | 25 | +13 | Ross Chastain |
| 13 | 18 | +5 | Jake Garcia |
| 14 | 10 | -4 | Grant Enfinger |
| 15 | 6 | -9 | Christian Eckes |
| 16 | 31 | +15 | Kris Wright |
| 17 | 26 | +9 | Colby Howard |
| 18 | 15 | -3 | Conner Jones |
| 19 | 28 | +9 | Timmy Hill |
| 20 | 27 | +7 | Hailie Deegan |
| 21 | 36 | +15 | Dean Thompson |
| 22 | 23 | +1 | Bret Holmes |
| 23 | 30 | +7 | Spencer Boyd |
| 24 | 29 | +5 | Memphis Villarreal |
| 25 | 16 | -9 | Rajah Caruth |
| 26 | 11 | -15 | Matt Crafton |
| 27 | 14 | -13 | Tyler Ankrum |
| 28 | 17 | -11 | Kaden Honeycutt |
| 29 | 33 | +4 | Jonathan Shafer |
| 30 | 13 | -17 | Stewart Friesen |
| 31 | 21 | -10 | Daniel Dye |
| 32 | 20 | -12 | Lawless Alan |
| 33 | 32 | -1 | Mason Massey |
| 34 | 7 | -27 | Carson Hocevar |
| 35 | 34 | -1 | Brad Perez |
| 36 | 35 | -1 | Stephen Mallozzi |
Model Performance
How well did the NR-Rating model predict this race? Across 7 matched drivers, the model averaged 12.6 positions off — worse than the season average of 8.5. Below Average
| Pos | Driver | Predicted | Actual | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Corey Heim | 20.1 | 1 | +19.1 |
| 2 | Kyle Busch | 15.6 | 2 | +13.6 |
| 3 | Zane Smith | 20.2 | 3 | +17.2 |
| 12 | Ross Chastain | 13.8 | 12 | +1.8 |
| 19 | Timmy Hill | 24.3 | 19 | +5.3 |
| 31 | Daniel Dye | 19.0 | 31 | -12.0 |
| 34 | Carson Hocevar | 14.7 | 34 | -19.3 |
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
- Corey Heim: has 7 career starts at Martinsville Speedway with a 10.1 avg finish (2 wins) — the model may have underweighted this track history.
- Ross Chastain: was the model’s top pick based on 23 career starts at Martinsville Speedway with a 11.5 avg finish, finishing P12 on the day.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 2023 NASCAR Truck Series at Martinsville?
Corey Heim won the 2023 NASCAR Truck Series at Martinsville at Martinsville Speedway.
Where was the 2023 NASCAR Truck Series at Martinsville held?
The 2023 NASCAR Truck Series at Martinsville was held at Martinsville Speedway on April 14, 2023.