NASCAR Truck Series at Phoenix
Phoenix Raceway — November 3, 2023
Christian Eckes
Winner
179
Laps
36
Entries
6
Leaders
Christian Eckes won the 2023 NASCAR Truck Series at Phoenix at Phoenix Raceway on November 3, 2023, leading 36 of 179 laps. Jake Garcia finished second; Chase Purdy rounded out the podium. The race featured 6 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Friday, November 3, 2023
Track
Season
2023
Winner
Leaders
6 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | +7 | Christian Eckes |
| 2 | 14 | +12 | Jake Garcia |
| 3 | 5 | +2 | Chase Purdy |
| 4 | 10 | +6 | Jesse Love |
| 5 | 6 | +1 | Ben Rhodes |
| 6 | 17 | +11 | Grant Enfinger |
| 7 | 15 | +8 | Dean Thompson |
| 8 | 27 | +19 | Kaden Honeycutt |
| 9 | 25 | +16 | Tanner Gray |
| 10 | 3 | -7 | Nick Sanchez |
| 11 | 28 | +17 | Matt Crafton |
| 12 | 9 | -3 | Rajah Caruth |
| 13 | 31 | +18 | Lawless Alan |
| 14 | 2 | -12 | Ty Majeski |
| 15 | 23 | +8 | Hailie Deegan |
| 16 | 32 | +16 | Christian Rose |
| 17 | 34 | +17 | Spencer Davis |
| 18 | 1 | -17 | Corey Heim |
| 19 | 35 | +16 | Nick Leitz |
| 20 | 36 | +16 | Tyler Hill |
| 21 | 26 | +5 | Colby Howard |
| 22 | 19 | -3 | Tyler Ankrum |
| 23 | 12 | -11 | Taylor Gray |
| 24 | 20 | -4 | Stewart Friesen |
| 25 | 4 | -21 | Zane Smith |
| 26 | 21 | -5 | Sean Hingorani |
| 27 | 7 | -20 | Jack Wood |
| 28 | 16 | -12 | Derek Kraus |
| 29 | 13 | -16 | Carson Hocevar |
| 30 | 24 | -6 | Stefan Parsons |
| 31 | 11 | -20 | Bayley Currey |
| 32 | 22 | -10 | Daniel Dye |
| 33 | 18 | -15 | Jake Drew |
| 34 | 29 | -5 | Conner Jones |
| 35 | 33 | -2 | Marco Andretti |
| 36 | 30 | -6 | Chris Hacker |
Model Performance
How well did the NR-Rating model predict this race? Across 6 matched drivers, the model averaged 9.5 positions off — worse than the season average of 8.5. Below Average
| Pos | Driver | Predicted | Actual | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Jesse Love | 21.0 | 4 | +17.0 |
| 18 | Corey Heim | 20.1 | 18 | +2.1 |
| 25 | Zane Smith | 20.2 | 25 | -4.8 |
| 28 | Derek Kraus | 22.2 | 28 | -5.8 |
| 29 | Carson Hocevar | 14.7 | 29 | -14.3 |
| 32 | Daniel Dye | 19.0 | 32 | -13.0 |
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 7 career starts at Phoenix Raceway with a 10.4 avg finish (1 win) — the model may have underweighted this track history.
- Carson Hocevar: was the model’s top pick based on 10 career starts at Phoenix Raceway with a 20.7 avg finish, finishing P29 on the day.
- Jesse Love: was the biggest surprise, finishing P4 vs predicted P21. Track history: 6 starts, 4.0 avg finish.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 2023 NASCAR Truck Series at Phoenix?
Christian Eckes won the 2023 NASCAR Truck Series at Phoenix at Phoenix Raceway.
Where was the 2023 NASCAR Truck Series at Phoenix held?
The 2023 NASCAR Truck Series at Phoenix was held at Phoenix Raceway on November 3, 2023.