Power Rankings

Power Rankings: Logano Takes A Leap, Seavey Drops Out

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

1. Austin Prock

Austin Prock was the top qualifier for the 14th time this season and won the penultimate Funny Car race of the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The season concludes this weekend at Pomona, Calif. Last Week: 1

2. Bobby Pierce

Dirt late model racer Bobby Pierce picked up his 38th dirt late model victory of the season during the World of Outlaws World Finals at The Dirt track at Charlotte. Last Week: 2

3. Carson Macedo

Carson Macedo earned his 12th World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series triumph of the campaign during the World of Outlaws World Finals. He finished the season second in the WoO standings. Last Week: 3

4. Joey Logano

Joey Logano won the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race at Phoenix Raceway to secure his third series championship and his fourth victory of the season. Last Week: Not Ranked

5. Matt Hirschman

Matt Hirschman earned his 10th North-South Shootout victory at North Carolina’s Caraway Speedway continuing a late-season tear that included a Race of Champions victory and the Monaco Modified Tri-Track Series title. Last Week: 9

6. Brad Sweet

Brad Sweet won three races in a row during the final week of High Limit Racing competition and secured the series championship Saturday Texas Motor Speedway. Sweet won 10 High Limit features this year. Last Week: 3

7. Stewart Friesen

Stewart Friesen earned multiple fall modified classic events, including the Billy Whitaker 200 and the Eastern States. Last Week: 5

8. Aaron Stanfield

Aaron Stanfield leads the NHRA Pro Stock standings heading to the season finale after having won six times this season. Last Week: 8.

9. David Gravel

David Gravel earned his 15th World of Outlaws victory and 16th overall triumph while securing his first series championship during the World Finals at The Dirt Track at Charlotte. Last Week: Not Ranked

10. Justin Allgaier

After 14 years of trying, Justin Allgaier won the NASCAR Xfinity Series title with a victory in the season finale at Phoenix Raceway. Last Week: Not Ranked

On The Rise: With the season winding down, which USAC midget driver will make a mark during the season-ending West Coast swing?

Free Falling: Ryan Blaney, Buddy Kofoid, and Logan Seavey dropped from the power rankings.

One To Watch: Austin Prock. Will the leader of the power rankings finish off a championship run in dominant fashion?