Power Rankings: Ryan Timms Keeps Rolling

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

1. Ryan Timms

Ryan Timms continued his romp through the winged sprint car racing world by winning the prestigious Tuscarora 50 at Pennsylvania’s Port Royal Speedway. It was the 14^th win of the season for the Knoxville Nationals winner. Last Week: 3

2. Austin Prock

Austin Prock wrapped up the regular season championship by winning the U.S. Nationals for the second consecutive season. It was his seventh NHRA Funny Car triumph of the campaign. The Countdown to the Championship begins this weekend at Maple Grove Raceway. Last Week: 1

3. Bobby Pierce

World of Outlaws Late Model Series point leader Bobby Pierce has earned 29 overall late model victories this season. Last Week: 2

4. Connor Zilisch

NASCAR Xfinity Series point leader Connor Zilisch won his ninth race of the season Saturday at World Wide Technology Raceway. Last Week: 7

5. Ricky Thornton Jr.

Ricky Thornton Jr. finally claimed victory in late model racing’s post coveted race — the World 100 at Ohio’s Eldora Speedway. Thornton has won 23 features this season. Last Week: 8

6. Denny Hamlin

Denny Hamlin moved a step closer to the NASCAR Cup Series championship with his fifth victory of the season Sunday at World Wide Technology Raceway. It was also the 200^th victory for Toyota. Last Week: Not Ranked

7. Rico Abreu

Rico Abreu had a winless weekend with High Limit Racing, but has earned 16 overall sprint car victories this season. Last Week: 4

8. Alex Palou

Four-time IndyCar Series champion Alex Palou finished second in the season-ending Music City Grand Prix at Nashville Superspeedway. He has eight victories this season. Last Week: 5

9. David Gravel

Reigning World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series champion David Gravel picked up his 13^th World of Outlaws victory at Vado Speedway Park. He has 14 overall wins this season. Last Week: 10

10. Justin Grant

Justin Grant became the winningest driver in USAC sprint car history with his 63^rd series win. Grant has 14 wins across all three USAC national series this season. Last Week: Not Ranked.

On The Move: Connor Zilisch has won nine NASCAR Xfinity Series races this season, including four in a row. Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway is next on the schedule.

What To Watch For?: The NHRA’s Countdown to the Championship kicks off at Pennsylvania’s Maple Grove Raceway. Will the point leaders keep rolling, or will new contenders emerge?

Dropped Out: Formula 1 point leader Oscar Piastri and World of Outlaws sprint car driver Carson Macedo dropped out of the power rankings.