Power Rankings: Consistent Bell Moves To The Top

It’s time for a new edition of SPEED SPORT Power Rankings. Who will be on top this week?

1. Christopher Bell

Christopher Bell posted his fourth consecutive top-five finish in the NASCAR Cup Series when he finished third Sunday at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Bell has four series victories this season.

Last Week: 8

2. David Gravel

World of Outlaws point leader David Gravel, who has won 16 overall features this season, had a pair of top-10 finishes at Williams Grove Speedway. Last Week: 1

3. Ricky Thornton Jr.

Ricky Thornton Jr., who won the recent Jackson 100 at Brownstown (Ind.) Speedway, finished fourth in the Pittsburgher 100. Thornton owns 24 dirt late model wins this season. Last Week: 2

4. Austin Prock

Austin Prock leads the NHRA Funny Car standings heading to this weekend’s race at the Texas Motorplex. Prock has eight victories this season. Last Week: 3

5. Doug Kalitta

A three-time winner this season, Doug Kalitta leads the NHRA Top Fuel standings heading to this weekend’s round at the Texas Motorplex. Last Week: 4

6. Connor Zilisch

Connor Zilisch sailed into the round of 8 for the NASCAR Xfinity Series playoffs after earning his 10^th victory of the season Saturday at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Last Week: Not Ranked

7. Corey Heim

NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series point leader set a single-season record with his 10^th victory of the season Friday at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Last Week: Not Ranked.

8. Ryan Timms

Ryan Timms has won 15 sprint car features this season, including the Jackson Nationals, Knoxville Nationals and Tuscarora 50. Last Week: 5

9. Justin Grant

Justin Grant won the Tony Hulman Classic USAC sprint car race for the first time. It was the 11^th USAC sprint car win of the season for Grant, who has also won in the USAC midget and Silver Crown divisions this year. Last Week: Not ranked.

10. Dallas Glenn

Dallas Glenn lost in the second round at World Wide Technology Raceway, but remains the Pro Stock point leader ahead of teammate Greg Anderson. Last Week: 7

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What To Watch For?: The NASCAR Cup Series visits Las Vegas Motor Speedway for the round of 8, who will win and advance to the Championship 4?

Dropped Out: Despite clinching the ARCA Menards Series title, Brenden Queen dropped out of the power rankings. Open-wheel racers Daison Pursley and Rico Abreu also fell from the top 10.