NASCAR Truck Series at Daytona
Daytona International Speedway — February 16, 2024
Nick Sanchez
Winner
101
Laps
36
Entries
12
Leaders
Nick Sanchez won the 2024 NASCAR Truck Series at Daytona at Daytona International Speedway on February 16, 2024, leading 26 of 101 laps. Corey Heim finished second; Rajah Caruth rounded out the podium. The race featured 12 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Friday, February 16, 2024
Season
2024
Winner
Leaders
12 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | +5 | Nick Sanchez |
| 2 | 26 | +24 | Corey Heim |
| 3 | 20 | +17 | Rajah Caruth |
| 4 | 19 | +15 | Bret Holmes |
| 5 | 31 | +26 | Spencer Boyd |
| 6 | 27 | +21 | Stefan Parsons |
| 7 | 11 | +4 | Matt Crafton |
| 8 | 33 | +25 | Timmy Hill |
| 9 | 29 | +20 | Bryan Dauzat |
| 10 | 25 | +15 | Christian Eckes |
| 11 | 5 | -6 | Tyler Ankrum |
| 12 | 34 | +22 | Jason M. White |
| 13 | 9 | -4 | Bayley Currey |
| 14 | 17 | +3 | Stewart Friesen |
| 15 | 8 | -7 | Tanner Gray |
| 16 | 1 | -15 | Ty Majeski |
| 17 | 22 | +5 | Grant Enfinger |
| 18 | 23 | +5 | Jack Wood |
| 19 | 12 | -7 | Taylor Gray |
| 20 | 3 | -17 | Corey LaJoie |
| 21 | 7 | -14 | Daniel Dye |
| 22 | 30 | +8 | Cory Roper |
| 23 | 14 | -9 | Codie Rohrbaugh |
| 24 | 15 | -9 | Dean Thompson |
| 25 | 32 | +7 | Mason Massey |
| 26 | 4 | -22 | Matt Mills |
| 27 | 13 | -14 | Toni Breidinger |
| 28 | 18 | -10 | Chase Purdy |
| 29 | 2 | -27 | Johnny Sauter |
| 30 | 24 | -6 | Ben Rhodes |
| 31 | 36 | +5 | Keith McGee |
| 32 | 35 | +3 | Lawless Alan |
| 33 | 21 | -12 | Layne Riggs |
| 34 | 16 | -18 | Jake Garcia |
| 35 | 28 | -7 | Ty Dillon |
| 36 | 10 | -26 | Thad Moffitt |
Model Performance
How well did the NR-Rating model predict this race? Across 5 matched drivers, the model averaged 11.0 positions off — worse than the season average of 8.5. Below Average
| Pos | Driver | Predicted | Actual | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Corey Heim | 22.9 | 2 | +20.9 |
| 8 | Timmy Hill | 22.8 | 8 | +14.8 |
| 20 | Corey LaJoie | 23.3 | 20 | +3.3 |
| 21 | Daniel Dye | 22.9 | 21 | +1.9 |
| 35 | Ty Dillon | 21.1 | 35 | -13.9 |
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
- Nick Sanchez: has 5 career starts at Daytona International Speedway with a 24.2 avg finish (1 win) — the model may have underweighted this track history.
- Ty Dillon: was the model’s top pick based on 30 career starts at Daytona International Speedway with a 16.6 avg finish, finishing P35 on the day.
- Corey Heim: was the biggest surprise, finishing P2 vs predicted P23. Track history: 6 starts, 14.2 avg finish.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 2024 NASCAR Truck Series at Daytona?
Nick Sanchez won the 2024 NASCAR Truck Series at Daytona at Daytona International Speedway.
Where was the 2024 NASCAR Truck Series at Daytona held?
The 2024 NASCAR Truck Series at Daytona was held at Daytona International Speedway on February 16, 2024.