Power Rankings: Palou No. 1, Hamlin Makes A Big Move

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

1. Alex Palou

Despite an off weekend, three-time NTT IndyCar Series champion Alex Palou remained at the top of the power rankings this week. Palou has won both NTT IndyCar Series races this season. His season resumes at this weekend’s Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach. Last Week: 1

2. Denny Hamlin

With his second consecutive NASCAR Cup Series victory Sunday at Darlington (S.C.) Raceway, Denny Hamlin jumped to second in the power rankings. Last Week: Not Ranked

3. David Gravel

Reigning World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series champion David Gravel leads the series with five victories this season. Last Week: 3

4. Bobby Pierce

Bobby Pierce has won eight dirt late model features this season. Last Week: 4

5. Greg Anderson

Six-time NHRA Pro Stock champion romped to his second victory in three races this season, topping the 65^th Winternationals at Pomona, Calif. Anderson leads the standings after three races. Last Week: 5

6. Kyle Larson

Kyle Larson was involved in a pair of crashes Sunday at Darlington Raceway. Larson has a Cup Series victory and has also won in the Craftsman Truck Series, the World of Outlaws and High Limit Racing this season. Last Week: 2

7. Devin Moran

Devin Moran has won four Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series races this season, including the Indiana Icebreaker. Last Week: 6

8. Lando Norris

Lando Norris has a victory and two second-place finish in three Formula 1 races this season. He leads the standings. Last Week: 7

9. Christopher Bell

A three-time NASCAR Cup Series winner this season, Christopher Bell finished third Sunday at Darlington (S.C.) Raceway. Last Week: 9

10. Cole Butcher

Cole Butcher earned his second consecutive ASA STARS National Tour victory Saturday at Virginia’s Dominion Raceway. Last Week: Not Ranked

On The Move: Denny Hamlin earned his second straight NASCAR Cup Series victory and the 56^th of his career, moving him to second in the power rankings.

What To Watch For?: NASCAR goes to Bristol, NHRA goes four-wide in Sin City and it’s the 50^th running of the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach.

Dropped Out: NHRA Top Fuel point leader Shawn Langdon and late model racer Ricky Thornton Jr. dropped from the top 10 in the power rankings.