It’s time for a new edition of SPEED SPORT Power Rankings. Who will be on top this week?
- Kyle Larson
Kyle Larson finished second in Saturday’s World of Outlaws sprint car race at Knoxville (Iowa) Raceway. Larson won NASCAR Cup Series and Xfinity Series races at Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway and has won in all three NASCAR national series this season and in the World of Outlaws and High Limit Racing sprint car series. He also won the Chili Bowl Nationals. Last Week: 1
- Oscar Piastri
Australian Formula 1 racer Oscar Piastri won Sunday’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. It was the McLaren racer’s third victory in five races this season. Last Week: 5
- Bobby Pierce
Dirt late model star Bobby Pierce swept both ends of the Slocum 50 at Iowa’s 34 Raceway. Pierce has now won 10 features this season. Last Week: 7
- Alex Palou
Alex Palou’s two-race winning streak in the NTT IndyCar Series came to a halt when he finished second in the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach. Last Week: 2
- Denny Hamlin
Denny Hamlin’s two-race winning streak in the NASCAR Cup Series also ended with a second-place finish. Hamlin finished second to Larson at Bristol Motor Speedway. Last Week: 3
- David Gravel
Reigning World of Outlaws champion David Gravel has five victories and 16 top-10 finishes in 16 races this season. Last Week: 4
- Greg Anderson
A two-time race winner this season, NHRA Pro Stock point leader Greg Anderson lost to Dallas Glenn in the final round at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Last Week: 6
- Anthony Macri
Pennsylvania sprint car driver Anthony Macri earned three feature victories during a two-day span and has won five races this season. Last Week: Not Ranked.
- Dallas Glenn
Dallas Glenn earned his second NHRA Pro Stock triumph of the season at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Last Week: 8
- Cole Butcher
A two-time winner in ASA STARS National Tour competition this season, Cole Butcher has also won a Southern Super Series main event. Last Week: 9
On The Move: Formula 1 point leader Oscar Piastri and frequent dirt late model feature winner Bobby Pierce moved forward in this week’s edition of the power rankings.
What To Watch For?: Can Kyle Larson get in the swing of things at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway and remain at the top of the rankings next week?
Dropped Out: With an off weekend, NASCAR Cup Series regular Christopher Bell, who was 10th in last week’s rankings, dropped from the countdown.
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