Power Rankings: Brown Enters The Top Five, Thornton Out
Written by I Dig Sports
Its time for a new edition of SPEED SPORT Power Rankings. Who will be on top this week?
1. Christopher Bell
Christopher Bell won his third consecutive NASCAR Cup Series race Sunday at Phoenix Raceway. Bell has also won a World of Outlaws sprint car feature and a Tulsa Shootout main event. Last Week: 1
2. Antron Brown
Reigning NHRA Top Fuel champion Antron Brown kicked off the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series campaign by winning Sundays Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway. Last Week: Not Ranked
3. Devin Moran
Devin Moran added a World of Outlaws Late Model Series triumph at Volusia Speedway Park to his three Lucas Oil Late Model Series victories this season. Last Week: 2
4. Alex Palou
Three-time and reigning NTT IndyCar Series champion Alex Palou opened the new season with a dominant victory in the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. Last Week: 3
5. David Gravel
Reigning World of Outlaws champion David Gravel scored his third win of the season Saturday night at Mississippis Magnolia Motor Speedway. Last Week: 10
6. Ron Capps
After winning the PRO Superstar Shootout in February, Ron Capps kicked off the NHRA season by racing to a runner-up finish during Sundays Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway. Last Week: 4
7. William Byron
Daytona 500 winner William Byron finished sixth in Sundays NASCAR Cup Series race at Phoenix Raceway. He leads the Cup Series standings through four races. Last Week: 5
8. Kyle Larson
Having won the Chili Bowl Nationals in January, Kyle Larson added two victories and four top-three finishes in four nights of World of Outlaws sprint car competition at Volusia Speedway Park. He finished third in Sundays NASCAR Cup Series race at Phoenix Raceway. Last Week: 6
9. Cooper Webb
Cooper Webb won for the third time in the past four Monster Energy Supercross races and holds the point lead heading into the break after nine races. Last Week: Not Ranked
10. Chad Green
Funny Car driver Chad Green opened the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series with a victory during the 56th running of the Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway. Last Week: Not Ranked
On The Move: Christopher Bell solidified his position at the top of the rankings with a third straight NASCAR Cup Series win, while Antron Brown, Cooper Webb and Chad Green entered the countdown.
What To Watch For?: High Limit Racing and the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series each have a pair of races scheduled this week.
Dropped Out: Ricky Thornton Jr., Jonathan Davenport and Patrick Emerling fell from the power rankings this week.