NASCAR Truck Series at Pocono
Pocono Raceway — July 22, 2023
Kyle Busch
Winner
60
Laps
36
Entries
4
Leaders
Kyle Busch won the 2023 NASCAR Truck Series at Pocono at Pocono Raceway on July 22, 2023, leading 7 of 60 laps. Corey Heim finished second; Taylor Gray rounded out the podium. The race featured 4 different leaders.
Race Details
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | +11 | Kyle Busch |
| 2 | 9 | +7 | Corey Heim |
| 3 | 11 | +8 | Taylor Gray |
| 4 | 14 | +10 | Christopher Bell |
| 5 | 3 | -2 | Grant Enfinger |
| 6 | 34 | +28 | Ty Majeski |
| 7 | 35 | +28 | Christian Eckes |
| 8 | 33 | +25 | Dean Thompson |
| 9 | 22 | +13 | Ben Rhodes |
| 10 | 8 | -2 | Matt DiBenedetto |
| 11 | 4 | -7 | Carson Hocevar |
| 12 | 18 | +6 | Tyler Ankrum |
| 13 | 21 | +8 | Hailie Deegan |
| 14 | 25 | +11 | Matt Crafton |
| 15 | 26 | +11 | Colby Howard |
| 16 | 7 | -9 | Rajah Caruth |
| 17 | 20 | +3 | Daniel Dye |
| 18 | 10 | -8 | Chase Purdy |
| 19 | 1 | -18 | Nick Sanchez |
| 20 | 17 | -3 | Kaden Honeycutt |
| 21 | 36 | +15 | Tyler Hill |
| 22 | 24 | +2 | Parker Kligerman |
| 23 | 31 | +8 | Cory Roper |
| 24 | 32 | +8 | Stephen Mallozzi |
| 25 | 30 | +5 | Spencer Boyd |
| 26 | 29 | +3 | Josh Reaume |
| 27 | 27 | — | Lawless Alan |
| 28 | 19 | -9 | Stefan Parsons |
| 29 | 28 | -1 | Bret Holmes |
| 30 | 23 | -7 | Ross Chastain |
| 31 | 15 | -16 | Kaz Grala |
| 32 | 16 | -16 | Stewart Friesen |
| 33 | 5 | -28 | Austin Hill |
| 34 | 6 | -28 | Zane Smith |
| 35 | 2 | -33 | Jake Garcia |
| 36 | 13 | -23 | Tanner Gray |
Model Performance
How well did the NR-Rating model predict this race? Across 8 matched drivers, the model averaged 11.2 positions off — worse than the season average of 8.5. Below Average
| Pos | Driver | Predicted | Actual | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kyle Busch | 17.0 | 1 | +16.0 |
| 2 | Corey Heim | 20.9 | 2 | +18.9 |
| 4 | Christopher Bell | 10.7 | 4 | +6.7 |
| 11 | Carson Hocevar | 13.1 | 11 | +2.1 |
| 17 | Daniel Dye | 19.1 | 17 | +2.1 |
| 30 | Ross Chastain | 13.3 | 30 | -16.7 |
| 33 | Austin Hill | 20.9 | 33 | -12.1 |
| 34 | Zane Smith | 19.1 | 34 | -14.9 |
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
- Kyle Busch: has 47 career starts at Pocono Raceway with a 14.9 avg finish (8 wins) — the model may have underweighted this track history.
- Christopher Bell: was the model’s top pick based on 12 career starts at Pocono Raceway with a 12.3 avg finish (1 win), finishing P4 on the day.
- Corey Heim: was the biggest surprise, finishing P2 vs predicted P21. Track history: 6 starts, 13.8 avg finish.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 2023 NASCAR Truck Series at Pocono?
Kyle Busch won the 2023 NASCAR Truck Series at Pocono at Pocono Raceway.
Where was the 2023 NASCAR Truck Series at Pocono held?
The 2023 NASCAR Truck Series at Pocono was held at Pocono Raceway on July 22, 2023.