NASCAR Truck Series at Las Vegas
Las Vegas Motor Speedway — March 1, 2024
Rajah Caruth
Winner
134
Laps
32
Entries
10
Leaders
Rajah Caruth won the 2024 NASCAR Truck Series at Las Vegas at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 1, 2024, leading 38 of 134 laps. Tyler Ankrum finished second; Corey Heim rounded out the podium. The race featured 10 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Friday, March 1, 2024
Track
Season
2024
Winner
Leaders
10 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | — | Rajah Caruth |
| 2 | 5 | +3 | Tyler Ankrum |
| 3 | 25 | +22 | Corey Heim |
| 4 | 19 | +15 | Taylor Gray |
| 5 | 14 | +9 | Christopher Bell |
| 6 | 2 | -4 | Christian Eckes |
| 7 | 15 | +8 | Matt Crafton |
| 8 | 7 | -1 | Zane Smith |
| 9 | 10 | +1 | Grant Enfinger |
| 10 | 6 | -4 | Ty Majeski |
| 11 | 12 | +1 | Jake Garcia |
| 12 | 20 | +8 | Bret Holmes |
| 13 | 13 | — | Ben Rhodes |
| 14 | 26 | +12 | Conner Jones |
| 15 | 4 | -11 | Kyle Busch |
| 16 | 11 | -5 | Chase Purdy |
| 17 | 8 | -9 | Nick Sanchez |
| 18 | 3 | -15 | Stewart Friesen |
| 19 | 18 | -1 | Connor Mosack |
| 20 | 24 | +4 | Tanner Gray |
| 21 | 29 | +8 | Mason Massey |
| 22 | 21 | -1 | Layne Riggs |
| 23 | 28 | +5 | Lawless Alan |
| 24 | 9 | -15 | Daniel Dye |
| 25 | 30 | +5 | Thad Moffitt |
| 26 | 16 | -10 | Ty Dillon |
| 27 | 31 | +4 | Keith McGee |
| 28 | 17 | -11 | Bayley Currey |
| 29 | 32 | +3 | Spencer Boyd |
| 30 | 23 | -7 | Dean Thompson |
| 31 | 22 | -9 | Matt Mills |
| 32 | 27 | -5 | Timmy Hill |
Model Performance
How well did the NR-Rating model predict this race? Across 7 matched drivers, the model averaged 7.5 positions off — better than the season average of 8.5. Average
| Pos | Driver | Predicted | Actual | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Corey Heim | 20.9 | 3 | +17.9 |
| 5 | Christopher Bell | 10.7 | 5 | +5.7 |
| 8 | Zane Smith | 19.1 | 8 | +11.1 |
| 15 | Kyle Busch | 17.0 | 15 | +2.0 |
| 24 | Daniel Dye | 19.1 | 24 | -4.9 |
| 26 | Ty Dillon | 23.4 | 26 | -2.6 |
| 32 | Timmy Hill | 23.9 | 32 | -8.1 |
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
- Rajah Caruth: has 7 career starts at Las Vegas Motor Speedway with a 17.9 avg finish (1 win) — the model may have underweighted this track history.
- Christopher Bell: was the model’s top pick based on 16 career starts at Las Vegas Motor Speedway with a 5.8 avg finish, finishing P5 on the day.
- Corey Heim: was the biggest surprise, finishing P3 vs predicted P21. Track history: 5 starts, 6.4 avg finish.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 2024 NASCAR Truck Series at Las Vegas?
Rajah Caruth won the 2024 NASCAR Truck Series at Las Vegas at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Where was the 2024 NASCAR Truck Series at Las Vegas held?
The 2024 NASCAR Truck Series at Las Vegas was held at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 1, 2024.