Beyond the Box Score · 2026
Two metrics you won't find on the timing screen. Both are residuals — a driver measured against the average car running in the same part of the field, so a mid-pack driver who overachieves isn't buried under the leaders' raw numbers. Ranked over the season's 32 loop-data regulars.
Adjusted Pass Efficiency
Green-flag passes won vs. the average car running where they run. Positive = a genuine passer.
| # | Driver | Value | Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Parker Retzlaff | +6.2 | 20 |
| 2 | Lavar Scott | +4.3 | 20 |
| 3 | Josh Williams | +3.7 | 11 |
| 4 | Austin Hill | +2.6 | 20 |
| 5 | Ryan Sieg | +2.4 | 20 |
| 6 | Jesse Love | +2.2 | 20 |
| 7 | Jeremy Clements | +2.0 | 20 |
| 8 | Dawson Cram | +1.6 | 11 |
| 9 | Anthony Alfredo | +1.0 | 20 |
| 10 | Joey Gase | +0.6 | 15 |
| 11 | Justin Allgaier | +0.6 | 20 |
| 12 | Brennan Poole | +0.5 | 20 |
Closer Score
Track positions gained over the closing laps vs. expectation. Positive = strong when it counts.
| # | Driver | Value | Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Corey Day | +2.50 | 20 |
| 2 | Sammy Smith | +2.42 | 20 |
| 3 | Parker Retzlaff | +2.08 | 20 |
| 4 | Justin Allgaier | +2.06 | 20 |
| 5 | Brent Crews | +1.95 | 16 |
| 6 | Sheldon Creed | +1.65 | 20 |
| 7 | Austin Hill | +1.49 | 20 |
| 8 | Taylor Gray | +1.24 | 20 |
| 9 | Brandon Jones | +1.18 | 20 |
| 10 | Jesse Love | +1.10 | 20 |
| 11 | Ryan Sieg | +1.08 | 20 |
| 12 | William Sawalich | +0.72 | 20 |