Power Rankings: It’s Still Pierce At The Top

Who will be on top this week’s SPEED SPORT Power Rankings?

  1. Bobby Pierce

Bobby Pierce picked up another World of Outlaws Late Model Series feature win at Adams County Speedway and has won 23 total features this season. Last Week: 1

  1. Denny Hamlin

NASCAR Cup Series point leader Denny Hamlin finished second on Sunday night at North Wilkesboro Speedway. Hamlin has won four points races and the NASCAR All-Star Race this season. Last Week: 4

  1. Anthony Macri

Anthony Macri returned to the power rankings after winning the Kings Royal sprint car race at Eldora Speedway for the second consecutive year. Macri also won the PA Speedweek championship. Last Week: Not Ranked

  1. Kimi Antonelli

Nineteen-year-old Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli won his sixth Formula 1 race of the season in Belgium to extend his series point lead and end a multi-race dryspell. Last Week: Not Ranked

  1. Alex Palou

Four-time IndyCar Series champion Alex Palou returned to the top of the series with a rain-delayed Monday afternoon victory at Nashville Superspeedway. It was his fifth win of the season. Last Week: Not Ranked

  1. Chase Dietz

The winningest sprint car driver in the country, with 16 triumphs, Chase Dietz was the fast qualifier for the Kings Royal at Eldora Speedway, but did not play a role in the race. Last Week: 2

  1. David Gravel

David Gravel did not contend for victory during four nights of racing at Eldora Speedway, but carries a healthy point lead into a four-race week for the World of Outlaws. Last Week: 5

  1. Justin Allgaier

NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series point leader Justin Allgaier picked up his series-leading sixth triumph of the season at EchoPark Speedway. He enjoyed a week off last week before heading to Indianapolis Motor Speedway this weekend. Last Week: 6

  1. Shawn Langdon

A four-time NHRA Top Fuel winner this season, Shawn Langdon lost in the semifinals at Sonoma Raceway, but still holds a commanding lead in the standings. Last Week: 7

  1. Ron Capps

Three-time NHRA Funny Car champion Ron Capps lost in the quarterfinals at Sonoma Raceway. However, the three-time winner this season, still holds a significant point lead. Last Week: 3

On The Move: With High Limit Racing venturing on to his home territory in Central Pennsylvania this week, can Kings Royal winner Anthony Macri make a move to the top of the power rankings?

What To Watch For?: One of the most anticipated weeks of the season, Indiana Sprint Speedweek begins Thursday with a round at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, which also hosts the Brickyard 400 on Sunday.

Dropped Out: NASCAR Cup Series driver Ryan Blaney, DIRTcar Summer Nationals champion Tanner English and World of Outlaws ace Sheldon Haudenschild fell from the power rankings.

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