NASCAR Xfinity Series at Kansas
Kansas Speedway — September 9, 2023
John Hunter Nemechek
Winner
200
Laps
38
Entries
5
Leaders
John Hunter Nemechek won the 2023 NASCAR Xfinity Series at Kansas at Kansas Speedway on September 9, 2023, leading 154 of 200 laps. Brandon Jones finished second; Sheldon Creed rounded out the podium. The race featured 5 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Saturday, September 9, 2023
Track
Season
2023
Winner
Leaders
5 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | +6 | John Hunter Nemechek |
| 2 | 4 | +2 | Brandon Jones |
| 3 | 16 | +13 | Sheldon Creed |
| 4 | 15 | +11 | Parker Kligerman |
| 5 | 9 | +4 | Austin Hill |
| 6 | 6 | — | Josh Berry |
| 7 | 10 | +3 | Brett Moffitt |
| 8 | 18 | +10 | Derek Kraus |
| 9 | 11 | +2 | Joe Graf Jr. |
| 10 | 31 | +21 | Kaz Grala |
| 11 | 26 | +15 | Parker Retzlaff |
| 12 | 17 | +5 | Jeb Burton |
| 13 | 24 | +11 | Josh Williams |
| 14 | 20 | +6 | Connor Mosack |
| 15 | 21 | +6 | Jeremy Clements |
| 16 | 37 | +21 | Mason Massey |
| 17 | 23 | +6 | Ryan Ellis |
| 18 | 1 | -17 | Justin Allgaier |
| 19 | 27 | +8 | Matt Mills |
| 20 | 29 | +9 | Kyle Sieg |
| 21 | 25 | +4 | Dawson Cram |
| 22 | 38 | +16 | C.J. McLaughlin |
| 23 | 8 | -15 | Riley Herbst |
| 24 | 36 | +12 | Joey Gase |
| 25 | 34 | +9 | Garrett Smithley |
| 26 | 28 | +2 | Leland Honeyman Jr. |
| 27 | 32 | +5 | Anthony Alfredo |
| 28 | 33 | +5 | Brennan Poole |
| 29 | 22 | -7 | Rajah Caruth |
| 30 | 14 | -16 | Ryan Sieg |
| 31 | 30 | -1 | Nick Leitz |
| 32 | 12 | -20 | Chandler Smith |
| 33 | 35 | +2 | Blaine Perkins |
| 34 | 5 | -29 | Daniel Hemric |
| 35 | 2 | -33 | Sammy Smith |
| 36 | 3 | -33 | Cole Custer |
| 37 | 13 | -24 | Sam Mayer |
| 38 | 19 | -19 | Kyle Weatherman |
Model Performance
How well did the NR-Rating model predict this race? Across 10 matched drivers, the model averaged 9.4 positions off — worse than the season average of 8.5. Below Average
| Pos | Driver | Predicted | Actual | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Hunter Nemechek | 19.1 | 1 | +18.1 |
| 5 | Austin Hill | 20.9 | 5 | +15.9 |
| 6 | Josh Berry | 22.9 | 6 | +16.9 |
| 8 | Derek Kraus | 26.1 | 8 | +18.1 |
| 18 | Justin Allgaier | 18.3 | 18 | +0.3 |
| 23 | Riley Herbst | 21.4 | 23 | -1.6 |
| 24 | Joey Gase | 23.4 | 24 | -0.6 |
| 27 | Anthony Alfredo | 20.9 | 27 | -6.1 |
| 28 | Brennan Poole | 24.7 | 28 | -3.3 |
| 36 | Cole Custer | 22.9 | 36 | -13.1 |
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
- John Hunter Nemechek: has 15 career starts at Kansas Speedway with a 11.3 avg finish (3 wins) — the model may have underweighted this track history.
- Justin Allgaier: was the model’s top pick based on 22 career starts at Kansas Speedway with a 18.6 avg finish, finishing P18 on the day.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 2023 NASCAR Xfinity Series at Kansas?
John Hunter Nemechek won the 2023 NASCAR Xfinity Series at Kansas at Kansas Speedway.
Where was the 2023 NASCAR Xfinity Series at Kansas held?
The 2023 NASCAR Xfinity Series at Kansas was held at Kansas Speedway on September 9, 2023.