It’s time for a new edition of SPEED SPORT Power Rankings. Who will be on top this week?
1. Bobby Pierce
Bobby Pierce raced from 24th on the grid and made a last-lap pass to win the Prairie Dirt Classic at Fairbury Speedway for the first time. It was Pierce’s 24th dirt late model victory this season. Last Week: 1
2. David Gravel
World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series point leader David Gravel picked up victories at Williams Grove Speedway and Weedsport Speedway. Gravel has 13 WoO triumphs and 14 overall victories. Last Week: 3
3. Logan Seavey
Logan Seavey won the Indiana Sprint Week opener at Lincoln Park Speedway to collect his 11th USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car Series triumph of the season. Last Week: 6
4. Kyle Larson
Kyle Larson was away from the race track during the first week of NASCAR’s two-week break. He leads the Cup Series standings and has a series-best four victories.
5. Stewart Friesen
Stewart Friesen earned his 17th victory of the season Saturday at Fonda (N.Y.) Speedway. He finished fourth in Sunday’s World of Outlaws sprint car feature at Weedsport (N.Y.) Speedway.
6. Austin Prock
While Austin Prock lost in the semifinals Sunday at Sonoma Raceway, he stretched his point lead in the NHRA Funny Car division after earning top qualifier honors. He’s won four races this season. Last Week: 2
7. Ricky Thornton Jr.
Ricky Thornton Jr. picked up his 21st dirt late model victory of the season at Fairbury (Ill.) Speedway. Last Week: 8
8. Aaron Stanfield
Aaron Stanfield earned his third NHRA Pro Stock triumph in the past four races during Sunday’s event at California’s Sonoma Raceway. Last Week: Not Ranked
9. Tyler Erb
Traveling dirt late model racer Tyler Erb secured the DIRTcar Summer Nationals championship with his 11th victory of the series at Ohio’s Wayne County Speedway. He has 14 overall victories this season. Last Week: 9.
10. Ryan Blaney
Reigning NASCAR Cup Series champion Ryan Blaney has two Cup Series victories this season, including a July 14 win at Pocono Raceway. Last Week: 10
On The Rise: David Gravel moved to second, while Logan Seavey jumped to third. Aaron Stanfield entered the top 10 for the first time this season.
Free Falling: Max Verstappen’s dominant reign at the top of Formula 1 racing appears to be running to an end.
One To Watch: With five USAC sprint car races this week, will Logan Seavey move closer to the top of the power rankings?