NASCAR Truck Series at Darlington
Darlington Raceway — May 10, 2024
Ross Chastain
Winner
150
Laps
32
Entries
6
Leaders
Ross Chastain won the 2024 NASCAR Truck Series at Darlington at Darlington Raceway on May 10, 2024, leading 3 of 150 laps. Nick Sanchez finished second; Ben Rhodes rounded out the podium. The race featured 6 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Friday, May 10, 2024
Track
Season
2024
Winner
Leaders
6 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | +5 | Ross Chastain |
| 2 | 1 | -1 | Nick Sanchez |
| 3 | 12 | +9 | Ben Rhodes |
| 4 | 7 | +3 | Christian Eckes |
| 5 | 16 | +11 | Ty Majeski |
| 6 | 19 | +13 | Chase Purdy |
| 7 | 18 | +11 | Colby Howard |
| 8 | 3 | -5 | Taylor Gray |
| 9 | 15 | +6 | Ty Dillon |
| 10 | 5 | -5 | Tanner Gray |
| 11 | 25 | +14 | Matt Mills |
| 12 | 22 | +10 | Lawless Alan |
| 13 | 27 | +14 | Timmy Hill |
| 14 | 11 | -3 | Stewart Friesen |
| 15 | 29 | +14 | Mason Massey |
| 16 | 9 | -7 | Grant Enfinger |
| 17 | 28 | +11 | Bret Holmes |
| 18 | 32 | +14 | Thad Moffitt |
| 19 | 30 | +11 | Spencer Boyd |
| 20 | 14 | -6 | Jake Garcia |
| 21 | 8 | -13 | Layne Riggs |
| 22 | 17 | -5 | Bayley Currey |
| 23 | 10 | -13 | Daniel Dye |
| 24 | 21 | -3 | Conner Jones |
| 25 | 23 | -2 | Jack Wood |
| 26 | 24 | -2 | Tyler Ankrum |
| 27 | 31 | +4 | Mason Maggio |
| 28 | 2 | -26 | Corey Heim |
| 29 | 13 | -16 | Dean Thompson |
| 30 | 26 | -4 | Rajah Caruth |
| 31 | 20 | -11 | Matt Crafton |
| 32 | 4 | -28 | Kyle Busch |
Model Performance
How well did the NR-Rating model predict this race? Across 6 matched drivers, the model averaged 10.6 positions off — worse than the season average of 8.5. Below Average
| Pos | Driver | Predicted | Actual | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ross Chastain | 13.3 | 1 | +12.3 |
| 9 | Ty Dillon | 23.4 | 9 | +14.4 |
| 13 | Timmy Hill | 23.9 | 13 | +10.9 |
| 23 | Daniel Dye | 19.1 | 23 | -3.9 |
| 28 | Corey Heim | 20.9 | 28 | -7.1 |
| 32 | Kyle Busch | 17.0 | 32 | -15.0 |
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
- Ross Chastain: has 29 career starts at Darlington Raceway with a 15.6 avg finish (1 win) — the model correctly identified this strength.
- Ty Dillon: was the biggest surprise, finishing P9 vs predicted P23. Track history: 18 starts, 17.4 avg finish.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 2024 NASCAR Truck Series at Darlington?
Ross Chastain won the 2024 NASCAR Truck Series at Darlington at Darlington Raceway.
Where was the 2024 NASCAR Truck Series at Darlington held?
The 2024 NASCAR Truck Series at Darlington was held at Darlington Raceway on May 10, 2024.