MOORESVILLE, N.C. – With the DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park in the rearview mirror for sprint car racers, Donny Schatz has jumped to the top of the standings for the Eastern region of the National Sprint Car Rankings.

Schatz has two victories in seven starts with five top-five finishes. He leads Logan Schuchart, who has two wins in five starts, by 76 points.

Tyler Courtney, Cory Eliason and Aaron Reutzel round out the top five.

The Western region opened its season Jan. 22-24 at Arizona Speedway and Carson Macedo leads Buddy Kofoid by two points after three races.

The national rankings will begin once drivers have made 20 starts on the season.

The rankings:

Eastern Region

1. Donny Schatz 350
2. Logan Schuchart 274
3. Tyler Courtney 274
4. Cory Eliason 267
5. Aaron Reutzel 261

Western Region

1. Carson Macedo 148
2. Buddy Kofoid 146
3. Cory Eliason 146
4. Rico Abreu 144
5. Dominic Scelzi 142

Winners

Buddy Kofoid – 2
Donny Schatz — 2
Logan Schuchart — 2
Tony Stewart – 1
Aaron Reutzel — 1
Carson Macedo — 1
Brad Sweet — 1