AccuPredict Driver Projection Results
NASCAR XFINITY Series
This is a historical results' page analyzing Accupredict's accuracy in driver projections. A novel idea, right? Checking how accurate an experts projections are.
NASCAR XFINITY SERIES TRACKS
98 races from 28 tracks with driver projections are available.
| Track | Races | WINNER | TOP-5 | TOP-10 | TOP-20 | MID-TIER | LOW-TIER | AVG | MED | ST DV | ST DV ABS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Motor Speedway | 6 | 16.7% | 20.0% | 48.3% | 74.2% | 31.7% | 33.3% | 8.75 | 7 | 11.31 | 7.17 |
| Auto Club Speedway | 2 | 0.0% | 30.0% | 55.0% | 65.0% | 25.0% | 35.7% | 9.25 | 7 | 11.87 | 7.49 |
| Bristol Motor Speedway | 3 | 0.0% | 46.7% | 66.7% | 73.3% | 43.3% | 23.8% | 7.90 | 6 | 10.96 | 7.61 |
| Charlotte Motor Speedway | 3 | 33.3% | 40.0% | 56.7% | 63.3% | 30.0% | 28.6% | 8.51 | 7 | 10.94 | 6.89 |
| Charlotte Motor Speedway Road Course | 3 | 33.3% | 60.0% | 63.3% | 71.7% | 40.0% | 28.6% | 7.75 | 6 | 10.37 | 6.92 |
| Chicago Street Course | 1 | 0.0% | 80.0% | 80.0% | 65.0% | 40.0% | 42.9% | 6.92 | 5 | 9.24 | 6.12 |
| Circuit of The Americas | 3 | 33.3% | 53.3% | 56.7% | 61.7% | 30.0% | 19.0% | 9.32 | 7 | 11.93 | 7.47 |
| Darlington Raceway | 5 | 0.0% | 52.0% | 68.0% | 75.0% | 26.0% | 22.9% | 7.61 | 6 | 10.08 | 6.62 |
| Daytona International Speedway | 6 | 0.0% | 43.3% | 51.7% | 63.3% | 35.0% | 28.6% | 9.93 | 8 | 12.78 | 8.04 |
| Dover International Speedway | 2 | 0.0% | 70.0% | 70.0% | 87.5% | 45.0% | 35.7% | 5.49 | 4 | 7.52 | 5.15 |
| Homestead Miami Speedway | 2 | 50.0% | 40.0% | 60.0% | 77.5% | 30.0% | 14.3% | 7.64 | 7 | 9.57 | 5.77 |
| Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course | 3 | 66.7% | 73.3% | 70.0% | 71.7% | 40.0% | 33.3% | 7.38 | 6 | 10.10 | 6.91 |
| Kansas Speedway | 3 | 0.0% | 46.7% | 56.7% | 73.3% | 46.7% | 23.8% | 7.95 | 6 | 10.70 | 7.17 |
| Las Vegas Motor Speedway | 6 | 0.0% | 60.0% | 78.3% | 75.8% | 40.0% | 26.2% | 6.87 | 5 | 9.15 | 6.04 |
| Martinsville Speedway | 6 | 16.7% | 40.0% | 51.7% | 71.7% | 20.0% | 19.0% | 9.16 | 7 | 11.44 | 6.87 |
| Michigan International Speedway | 3 | 0.0% | 46.7% | 53.3% | 80.0% | 40.0% | 33.3% | 7.41 | 5 | 10.29 | 7.14 |
| Mid Ohio Sports Car Course | 1 | 0.0% | 40.0% | 40.0% | 60.0% | 20.0% | 28.6% | 10.68 | 7.5 | 13.81 | 8.76 |
| Nashville Superspeedway | 3 | 0.0% | 40.0% | 53.3% | 78.3% | 50.0% | 19.0% | 8.01 | 6 | 10.51 | 6.81 |
| New Hampshire Motor Speedway | 3 | 0.0% | 33.3% | 46.7% | 66.7% | 36.7% | 9.5% | 9.66 | 7 | 12.38 | 7.75 |
| Phoenix Raceway | 6 | 33.3% | 43.3% | 73.3% | 76.7% | 41.7% | 31.0% | 6.72 | 5 | 8.98 | 5.95 |
| Pocono Raceway | 3 | 0.0% | 46.7% | 60.0% | 76.7% | 36.7% | 19.0% | 8.34 | 6 | 11.02 | 7.22 |
| Portland International Raceway | 2 | 50.0% | 70.0% | 70.0% | 70.0% | 35.0% | 28.6% | 8.48 | 6 | 11.49 | 7.75 |
| Richmond Raceway | 4 | 50.0% | 50.0% | 57.5% | 71.3% | 35.0% | 32.1% | 7.80 | 6 | 9.93 | 6.15 |
| Road America | 3 | 33.3% | 33.3% | 56.7% | 68.3% | 30.0% | 14.3% | 9.28 | 7 | 11.66 | 7.06 |
| Sonoma Raceway | 1 | 0.0% | 60.0% | 60.0% | 80.0% | 40.0% | 28.6% | 6.95 | 5 | 9.25 | 6.11 |
| Talladega Superspeedway | 5 | 0.0% | 20.0% | 46.0% | 58.0% | 30.0% | 20.0% | 11.43 | 10 | 14.08 | 8.22 |
| Texas Motor Speedway | 6 | 0.0% | 50.0% | 66.7% | 72.5% | 35.0% | 19.0% | 7.58 | 6 | 10.15 | 6.74 |
| Watkins Glen International | 3 | 33.3% | 40.0% | 56.7% | 68.3% | 33.3% | 23.8% | 8.35 | 7 | 10.83 | 6.89 |
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Projection History
Accupredict is my exclusive finish position projection tool for Crew Chief and Owner subscribers, featuring an algorithm developed by research scientist Cliff DeJong. It leverages traditional and loop data statistics, online since the 2012 Daytona 500.
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How I Calculate Difference (+/-)
Differences are calculated as: Actual Finish minus Projection
Which 'direction' the difference 'moves' is important. A difference that is negative means the driver finished better than projected. A difference that is positive means he finished worse than projected. A zero means Accupredict got the drivers finish position spot on.
Driver was projected to finish 12th. If the difference is calculated using the Absolute Value of the number (the number of positions 'off' without classifying the number positive or negative) then you're getting a range of eight positions. Four of which are worse than the projected finish.
In my experience, differences between +2 to -4 consistently, are the 'sweet spot' for favorable use of a driver based on Accupredicts projection.
When I show the Absolute Value (distance from zero that a number is on the number line, without considering direction. Absolute Value is always a positive number.) value of a number in addition to Real value.
The MEDIAN and the MEAN numbers in the sidebar both use the Absoulte Value of the number difference between Rank/Predicted Finish and Actual Finish. Otherwise, the positive and negative differences cancel each other out and calculate to 0. I show the STANDARD DEVIATION and the FREQUENCY TABLE using both the absolute and real numbers and note there which is being shown.
I've watched over the years, Accupredict is more conservative in projecting a drivers finish and thus has more negative differences. That is, projecting a driver to finish 18th - they finish 14th - resulting in a difference of (ACTUAL - RANK) 14 - 18 = -4. Whereas, the other way around is a +4. To me, knowing that I missed the projection of a driver by 4 spots...and they were 4 spots better, is a lot better than being 4 spots worse. One way I get more points, the other way I get fewer.
Also, the large positive numbers are the result of a 'top-tier' driver ranked in the top-10 being the victim of a wreck, mechanical failure or unfortunate timed caution.