Power Rankings - June 18, 2008
No. 1 Scott Dixon
No. 9 Target Chip Ganassi Dallara-Honda, IndyCar Series
Dixon is coming off a victory at Texas and has two wins and a second in his last three starts, including his Indy 500 triumph. The IndyCar Series heads to Iowa this weekend. Dixon, who is surging toward his first IRL championship, won the pole there a year ago, finishing 10th.
2. Kyle Busch
Nos. 18/32/51 Toyota, NASCAR Sprint Cup, Nationwide, Truck Series
Another weekend of triple duty did little to help Busch’s cause. He finished seventh in trucks, 13th in Sprint Cup and 30th in the NNS.
3. Donny Schatz
No. 15 J&J Sprint Car, World of Outlaws
Schatz picked up his WoO-best sixth victory of the season over the weekend to go with runner-up and fourth-place finishes.
4. Scott Pruett/Memo Rojas
No. 01 Telmex Ganassi Lexus Riley, Grand Am
The Rolex Grand Am Series heads to Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, where the DP leaders will seek their fifth victory of the year.
5. Tony Schumacher
U.S. Army Top Fuel Dragster, NHRA
Schumacher had a week off to enjoy his fourth victory of the season, but action resumes this week at Englishtown, N.J.
6. Scott Bloomquist
No. 0 Bloomquist Late Model, Dirt Late Models
Bloomquist followed up his fifth Dream victory with a pair of top-five finishes in Lucas Oil Late Model events.
7. Kasey Kahne
No. 9 GEM Dodge, NASCAR Sprint Cup
The resurgent Kahne came home second at Michigan, a runner-up finish that followed a Pocono 500 victory and a May sweep of Charlotte.
8. Robert Kubica
No. 4 BMW, Formula One
The BMW Sauber driver says consistency will be the key for his surprising run atop the World Driving Championship standings to continue.
9. No. 20 NASCAR Nationwide Team
No. 20 Toyota Camry, NASCAR Nationwide Series
Rookie sensation Joey Logano became the fourth different driver to carry the Dave Rogers-led No. 20 to victory lane this season.
10. Craig Dollansky
No. 2 Maxim Sprint Car, World of Outlaws
With two-consecutive victories, Dollansky served notice he is still in the race for the World of Outlaws championship.
Honorable Mention
Tom Kristensen picked up his eighth-career victory in the 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance classic in France. He teamed with Allan McNish and Rinaldo Capello.
Last Week
Donny Schatz moved up one spot to No. 3, trading places with the Pruett/Rojas duo. Craig Dollansky jumped into the top 10, bumping fellow WoO competitor Jason Meyers from the countdown.