Power Rankings - April 23, 2008
No. 1 Billy Moyer
No. 21 Moyer Victory Circle Late Model
Moyer’s mechanical problems hampered him at the Colossal 100, where he finished 21st after setting fast time during qualifying. But his April 15 victory at Lernerville Speedway was his 10th of the season. He also has 18 top-10 finishes and 16 top-five finishes in 23 starts this season.
2. Kyle Busch
No. 18/20 Toyotas, NASCAR Sprint Cup/Nationwide Series
Busch went south of the border to claim his third-straight Nationwide Series victory on a road course in Mexico City.
3. Carl Edwards
Nos. 99/60 Fords, NASCAR Sprint Cup/Nationwide Series
Edwards finished fourth in Mexico City, notching his second-straight top-five Nationwide Series finish to go with three Sprint Cup victories.
4. Jeff Burton
No. 31 Chevrolet, NASCAR Sprint Cup Series
The Sprint Cup point leader has been a model of consistency this season, but will need a strong effort at Talladega to maintain his lead.
5. Kimi Raikkonen
No. 1 Ferrari, Formula One
Raikkonen looks to maintain his championship lead as F-1 heads to the Catalunya Circuit this weekend for the Spanish Grand Prix.
6. Jason Meyers
No. 14 KPC Sprint Car, World of Outlaws
If the weather ever cooperates with the WoO, we may learn whether Meyers can build on his early season success.
7. Tony Schumacher
U.S. Army Top Fuel Dragster, NHRA Top Fuel
After consecutive victories to start the season, Schumacher will try to rebound and make it past the quarters at the Southern Nationals.
8. Scott Pruett/Memo Rojas
No. 01 Telmex Ganassi Lexus Riley, Grand Am
The Ganassi Racing duo saw its string of victories stopped at two, but still managed a second-place finish at Mexico City.
9. Helio Castroneves
No. 3 Team Penske, Dallara-Honda, IndyCar Series
Castroneves is without a victory this season, but consecutive second-place finishes have propelled him to the point lead.
10. Spencer Massey
Mitch King Motorsports Top Fuel Dragster, IHRA
Massey earned his second victory in as many IHRA starts at “The Rock” after getting his Top Fuel license about two weeks ago.
Honorable Mention
ARCA rookie Matt Hawkins, making his series debut, won Saturday’s Prairie Meadows 250 at Iowa Speedway...Scott Sharp and David Brabham drove Acura to its first ALMS LMP2 victory at Long Beach.
Last Week
Kyle Busch moved up from No. 4 to No. 2 on the list after securing a third-straight Nationwide Series victory, skipping over NASCAR rivals Jeff Burton and Carl Edwards. Spencer Massey debuts at No. 10.