Power Rankings: Larson Shoots To The Top

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

1. Kyle Larson

Kyle Larson finished sixth in the NASCAR Cup Series race at Richmond and flew to Iowa, where he won the Knoxville Nationals for the fourth time. Including the Nationals, Larson won four races in six days’ time. He’s won 10 sprint car races this season. Last Week: Not Ranked

2. Alex Palou

Four-time NTT IndyCar Series champion Alex Palou finished fourth at the Grand Prix of Ontario and extended his point lead. He has six victories this season. Last Week: 1

3. Bobby Pierce

A winner of 24 dirt late model features this season, Bobby Pierce had the week off from competition. Last Week: 2

4. Denny Hamlin

NASCAR Cup Series point leader Denny Hamlin finished fourth Saturday at Richmond (Va.) Raceway. Hamlin has four victories this season. Last Week: 3

5. David Gravel

World of Outlaws point leader David Gravel finished sixth in the Knoxville Nationals. He’s won 10 races this season. Last Week: 4

6. Chase Dietz

Chase Dietz, who leads the country in winged sprint car victories with 18, finished 10^th in the Knoxville Nationals. Last Week: 5

7. Doug Kalitta

Two-time NHRA Top Fuel champion Doug Kalitta has won three races this season. The Mission Foods Drag Racing Series returns Aug. 23 at Brainerd, Minn. Last Week: 6

8. Kyle Cummins

A nine-time winner in USAC sprint car competition this season, Kyle Cummins won Saturday’s Midwest Thunder sprint car feature at Tri-State Speedway. Last Week: 7

9. Sheldon Haudenschild

Sheldon Haudenschild won his preliminary feature during the Knoxville Nationals and finished second to Kyle Larson in the 50-lap finale. He has eight victories this season. Last Week: Not Ranked

10. Joey Logano

Joey Logano continued his midsummer surge in the NASCAR Cup Series with his second victory in four races. Last Week: Not Ranked

On The Move: Can Kyle Larson translate his success on the dirt to a winning run in NASCAR competition at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

What To Watch For?: It’s one of the biggest racing weekends of the season with the NASCAR Cup Series, IndyCar Series, NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series, Formula 1 and IMSA WeatherTech Championship all in action.

Dropped Out: Late model racer Brandon Sheppard, 360 Knoxville Nationals winner Ryan Timms and NASCAR driver Corey Heim dropped from the power rankings.