Power Rankings: Indy 500 Winner Leads The Way

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

1. Alex Palou

The three-time NTT IndyCar Series champion drove a patient race and struck late to win the 109^th running of the Indianapolis 500 Sunday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. It was Palou’s fifth victory in six races this season. Last Week: 2

2. Bobby Pierce

Second-generation dirt late model pilot Bobby Pierce raced from eighth starting position to win the Show-Me 100 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series race at Lucas Oil Speedway. Pierce banked $75,000 for what was his 14^th dirt late model win of the season. Last Week: 5

3. David Gravel

World of Outlaws point leader David Gravel has won eight races this season and leads the standings with 25 top-10 finishes in 25 starts this season. Last Week: 1

4. Rico Abreu

Abreu claimed his sixth winged sprint car victory of the season, capturing the High Limit Racing run at Pennsylvania’s Grandview Speedway. Last Week: 6

5. Oscar Piastri

Formula 1 point leader Oscar Piastri came home third in the Monaco Grand Prix. He has won four of eight races this season and leads teammate Lando Norris by three points heading to Spain this weekend. Last Week: 4

6. Kyle Larson

Kyle Larson had a disappointing Memorial Day weekend failing to finish neither the Indianapolis 500, nor the Coca-Cola 600. Still, Larson is a three-time NASCAR Cup Series winner and has victories in numerous other series this season. Last Week: 3

7. William Byron

William Byron regained the NASCAR Cup Series point lead after leading the most laps and finishing second in the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Last Week: Not Ranked

8. Lando Norris

McLaren driver Lando Norris scored his second victory of the season in the Monaco Grand Prix and pulled to within three points of teammate Oscar Piastri in the world driving championship battle. Last Week: Not Ranked

9. Christopher Bell

One week after winning the NASCAR All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway, Christopher Bell finished eighth in the Coca-Cola 600. Bell has three Cup Series triumphs and a World of Outlaws win this year. Last Week: 9

10. Corey Heim

NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series point leader Corey Heim grabbed his fourth win of the season in dominant fashion at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Last Week: Not Ranked

On The Move: Can anyone beat Alex Palou? It doesn’t appear like it. After winning the Indianapolis 500, Palou gets back on the track this weekend at the Detroit Grand Prix.

What To Watch For?: The busy summer season is right around the corner, who can make a move from off the board into the top 10 of the power rankings?

Dropped Out: USAC racer Justin Grant, late model ace Ricky Thornton Jr. and Pennsylvania sprint car racer Anthony Macri dropped from the rankings this week.