NASCAR Truck Series at Nashville
Nashville Superspeedway — June 23, 2023
Carson Hocevar
Winner
150
Laps
36
Entries
7
Leaders
Carson Hocevar won the 2023 NASCAR Truck Series at Nashville at Nashville Superspeedway on June 23, 2023, leading 40 of 150 laps. Zane Smith finished second; Nick Sanchez rounded out the podium. The race featured 7 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Friday, June 23, 2023
Track
Season
2023
Winner
Leaders
7 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | +6 | Carson Hocevar |
| 2 | 8 | +6 | Zane Smith |
| 3 | 1 | -2 | Nick Sanchez |
| 4 | 4 | — | Corey Heim |
| 5 | 2 | -3 | Bayley Currey |
| 6 | 12 | +6 | Chase Purdy |
| 7 | 15 | +8 | Matt DiBenedetto |
| 8 | 17 | +9 | Tyler Ankrum |
| 9 | 16 | +7 | Ben Rhodes |
| 10 | 21 | +11 | Jake Garcia |
| 11 | 5 | -6 | Tanner Gray |
| 12 | 24 | +12 | Jake Drew |
| 13 | 6 | -7 | Grant Enfinger |
| 14 | 10 | -4 | Taylor Gray |
| 15 | 23 | +8 | Matt Crafton |
| 16 | 22 | +6 | Timmy Hill |
| 17 | 28 | +11 | Toni Breidinger |
| 18 | 18 | — | Stewart Friesen |
| 19 | 29 | +10 | Nick Leitz |
| 20 | 32 | +12 | Mason Maggio |
| 21 | 34 | +13 | Cory Roper |
| 22 | 9 | -13 | Daniel Dye |
| 23 | 14 | -9 | Christian Eckes |
| 24 | 27 | +3 | Jonathan Shafer |
| 25 | 33 | +8 | Spencer Boyd |
| 26 | 35 | +9 | Chase Janes |
| 27 | 31 | +4 | Layne Riggs |
| 28 | 20 | -8 | Hailie Deegan |
| 29 | 25 | -4 | Colby Howard |
| 30 | 13 | -17 | Jack Wood |
| 31 | 11 | -20 | Ty Majeski |
| 32 | 3 | -29 | Rajah Caruth |
| 33 | 36 | +3 | Dean Thompson |
| 34 | 26 | -8 | Bret Holmes |
| 35 | 30 | -5 | Memphis Villarreal |
| 36 | 19 | -17 | Lawless Alan |
Model Performance
How well did the NR-Rating model predict this race? Across 5 matched drivers, the model averaged 11.4 positions off — worse than the season average of 8.5. Below Average
| Pos | Driver | Predicted | Actual | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carson Hocevar | 13.1 | 1 | +12.1 |
| 2 | Zane Smith | 19.1 | 2 | +17.1 |
| 4 | Corey Heim | 20.9 | 4 | +16.9 |
| 16 | Timmy Hill | 23.9 | 16 | +7.9 |
| 22 | Daniel Dye | 19.1 | 22 | -2.9 |
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
- Carson Hocevar: has 6 career starts at Nashville Superspeedway with a 12.3 avg finish (1 win) — the model correctly identified this strength.
- Zane Smith: was the biggest surprise, finishing P2 vs predicted P19. Track history: 6 starts, 5.0 avg finish.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 2023 NASCAR Truck Series at Nashville?
Carson Hocevar won the 2023 NASCAR Truck Series at Nashville at Nashville Superspeedway.
Where was the 2023 NASCAR Truck Series at Nashville held?
The 2023 NASCAR Truck Series at Nashville was held at Nashville Superspeedway on June 23, 2023.