Site Updates
First update: the maximum denominator of the retention score weights is now 20 instead of 10 to better represent the realities of the sport. The top twenty cars are competing for playoff spots. 10 and 20 are equally arbitrary, but 20 has that backing it. The original post has been
Stat Dives
Lap Raptor offers two types of retention report: cumulative and per 100 laps. Let's address the columns in chunks, discuss what each stat is useful for and how we can develop a better retention metric that may have predicted the 2020 Champion.
A quick note on a new feature: We've added pages for driver pages at individual races. You can access these from driver pages and race pages. This links to Chase Elliott's championship win. The page has a graph of all that driver's lap times
It's difficult to devise catch all metrics for composite processes. The goal in autoracing is to win races, and the simplest way to do so is to drive faster than everyone else - but driving faster means a lot of things. You can give it 100% all day,
Race Recap
Kyle Larson secured a dominant victory, leading the final 98 laps with a net gain rating of 8.38. Brad Keselowski finished 2nd, showcasing effective passing, while notable performances came from Blaney and Jones.
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AJ Allmendinger clinched the win after starting 10th, with an impressive ARP of 2.92 and GR-LR of 3.98. Despite strong performances from Daniel Hemric and Brandon Jones, Allmendinger's racecraft sealed his victory.
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Ben Rhodes clinched victory at the 51-lap race with an ARP of 5.86, leading laps 36 to 51. Sheldon Creed finished second, impressing with an ARP of 2.24. Todd Gilliland and Riley Herbst also made remarkable gains.
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Michael McDowell clinched victory after an intense NASCAR race filled with lead changes and strategies. He started 17th and strategically moved up, securing his win and showcasing remarkable racing acumen.
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Ben Rhodes claims first place after starting 23rd, with a net gain rating of 5.5 and an average running position of 7.09. Jordan Anderson finishes 2nd, and Cory Roper secures 3rd with a gain rating of 1.81.
Race Recap
Chase Elliott secured a dominant win, leading 217 of 312 laps, with Brad Keselowski finishing second. Jimmie Johnson's impressive climb from 26th to 5th and solid performances from Joey Logano and Denny Hamlin highlighted the race.
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Brett Moffitt claimed the top spot, showcasing an impressive net gain rating. Sheldon Creed led early but settled for second, while Austin Hill climbed to 3rd. Consistency from key drivers marked an eventful race.
Race Recap
Chase Elliott clinched the race, leading from lap 84 to the finish. Joey Logano and Erik Jones took second and third. Despite late cautions, Elliott maintained his performance and secured the win.
Race Recap
Chase Briscoe dominated the latest race, finishing first with an ARP of 1.35 and a GR-LR of 2.00. Noah Gragson took second, and Daniel Hemric, who started 14th, finished third.
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Sam Mayer claimed victory from a 17th starting position, with Parker Kligerman's climb from 35th to fourth also impressing. Despite frequent cautions, the race featured dynamic position changes and strategic plays.
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Justin Haley clinched the win, starting from 9th and securing an ARP of 3.76. Chase Briscoe dominated early but finished 3rd, while Gray Gaulding surged from 28th to 2nd. Late-race incidents affected several key drivers.
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Zane Smith captured the win after starting in 7th position, achieving a net gain rating of 4.05 and an ARP of 3.15. While Brett Moffitt and Austin Hill led early laps, they finished 3rd and 8th, respectively.