SPEED SPORT Power Rankings

Gravel Makes His Name
David Gravel celebrates in victory lane after winning Saturday night’s 59th annual NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals finale at Knoxville Raceway. (Trent Gower photo)

1. David Gravel 

Driving the Jason Johnson Racing No. 41. David Gravel enjoyed a dominant week during the 59th annual NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals. Gravel banked $150,000 for winning the 50-lap main event on Saturday night for the first time in his career. Earlier in the week, he won his preliminary night feature and the Capitani Classic. Gravel ranks third in the World of Outlaws standings with five victories this season.