NASCAR Truck Series at Bristol
Bristol Motor Speedway — March 16, 2024
Christian Eckes
Winner
250
Laps
36
Entries
3
Leaders
Christian Eckes won the 2024 NASCAR Truck Series at Bristol at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 16, 2024, leading 144 of 250 laps. Kyle Busch finished second; Zane Smith rounded out the podium. The race featured 3 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Saturday, March 16, 2024
Track
Season
2024
Winner
Leaders
3 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | — | Christian Eckes |
| 2 | 4 | +2 | Kyle Busch |
| 3 | 7 | +4 | Zane Smith |
| 4 | 20 | +16 | Matt Crafton |
| 5 | 9 | +4 | Tyler Ankrum |
| 6 | 15 | +9 | Corey Heim |
| 7 | 3 | -4 | Taylor Gray |
| 8 | 6 | -2 | Rajah Caruth |
| 9 | 13 | +4 | Grant Enfinger |
| 10 | 28 | +18 | Layne Riggs |
| 11 | 12 | +1 | Bayley Currey |
| 12 | 8 | -4 | Kaden Honeycutt |
| 13 | 10 | -3 | Daniel Dye |
| 14 | 17 | +3 | Jake Garcia |
| 15 | 21 | +6 | Tanner Gray |
| 16 | 16 | — | Ben Rhodes |
| 17 | 2 | -15 | Nick Sanchez |
| 18 | 25 | +7 | Stefan Parsons |
| 19 | 14 | -5 | Conner Jones |
| 20 | 26 | +6 | Ty Dillon |
| 21 | 19 | -2 | William Sawalich |
| 22 | 23 | +1 | Stewart Friesen |
| 23 | 22 | -1 | Dean Thompson |
| 24 | 27 | +3 | Timmy Hill |
| 25 | 18 | -7 | Matt Mills |
| 26 | 33 | +7 | Thad Moffitt |
| 27 | 29 | +2 | Lawless Alan |
| 28 | 31 | +3 | Mason Massey |
| 29 | 36 | +7 | Mason Maggio |
| 30 | 30 | — | Spencer Boyd |
| 31 | 24 | -7 | Bret Holmes |
| 32 | 34 | +2 | Keith McGee |
| 33 | 11 | -22 | Chase Purdy |
| 34 | 5 | -29 | Ty Majeski |
| 35 | 35 | — | Trey Hutchens |
| 36 | 32 | -4 | Justin Carroll |
Model Performance
How well did the NR-Rating model predict this race? Across 6 matched drivers, the model averaged 9.3 positions off — worse than the season average of 8.5. Below Average
| Pos | Driver | Predicted | Actual | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Kyle Busch | 15.6 | 2 | +13.6 |
| 3 | Zane Smith | 20.2 | 3 | +17.2 |
| 6 | Corey Heim | 20.1 | 6 | +14.1 |
| 13 | Daniel Dye | 19.0 | 13 | +6.0 |
| 20 | Ty Dillon | 24.3 | 20 | +4.3 |
| 24 | Timmy Hill | 24.3 | 24 | +0.3 |
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
- Christian Eckes: has 10 career starts at Bristol Motor Speedway with a 8.4 avg finish (1 win) — the model may have underweighted this track history.
- Kyle Busch: was the model’s top pick based on 73 career starts at Bristol Motor Speedway with a 11.7 avg finish (20 wins), finishing P2 on the day.
- Zane Smith: was the biggest surprise, finishing P3 vs predicted P20. Track history: 13 starts, 14.2 avg finish.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 2024 NASCAR Truck Series at Bristol?
Christian Eckes won the 2024 NASCAR Truck Series at Bristol at Bristol Motor Speedway.
Where was the 2024 NASCAR Truck Series at Bristol held?
The 2024 NASCAR Truck Series at Bristol was held at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 16, 2024.