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Power Rankings - May 21, 2008

Power Rankings - May 21, 2008

(HHP/Alan Marler Photo)

No. 1 Kyle Busch

Nos. 18/51 Toyotas, NASCAR Sprint Cup/Craftsman Truck Series
Busch went through a hard-luck All-Star Weekend at Lowe’s Motor Speedway, suffering an engine failure after dominating the first portion of the $1 million All-Star Race. One night earlier, Busch appeared to have the NCTS truck to beat before being clipped by Ron Hornaday, Jr. with 29 laps remaining.

2. Billy Moyer

No. 21 Victory Circle Late Model, Dirt Late Models
Moyer took a banged up race car home after a tough 20th-place finish. He’s preparing for the $42,000-to-win Show Me 100.

3. Carl Edwards

Nos. 99/60 Fords, NASCAR Sprint Cup/Nationwide Series
After Busch’s problems, Edwards stepped up next as the dominant All-Star car. He faded and finished 10th.

4. Scott Pruett/Memo Rojas

No. 01 Telmex Ganassi Lexus Riley, Grand Am
The duo finished third for another podium finish at Laguna Seca Raceway and remains atop Grand Am’s Daytona Prototype standings.

5. Kimi Raikkonen

No. 1 Ferrari, Formula One
Raikkonen has a pair of victories and has been a mainstay atop the podium as he defends his World Driving Championship.

6. No. 20 Nationwide Series Team

No. 20 Toyota, NASCAR Nationwide Series
Regardless of which Joe Gibbs Racing driver is driving, the No. 20 just wins. The team goes for a fifth-straight victory Friday night.

7. Timo Bernhard/Romain Dumas

No. 7 Penske Porsche, American Le Mans Series
The LMP2 Porsche was dominant in an overall victory this past weekend at the Utah Grand Prix, evoking memories of last season’s streak.

8. Scott Dixon

No. 9 Target Ganassi Dallara-Honda, IndyCar Series
As May has continued, Dixon, the polesitter for Sunday’s Indy 500, has established himself as the racer to beat.

9. Tony Schumacher

U.S. Army Top Fuel Dragster, NHRA
Schumacher earned his third Wally of the season at the Thunder Valley Nationals and collected his 400th-round win.

10. Jason Meyers

No. 14 KPC Sprint Car, World of Outlaws
Meyers got his fourth WoO victory of the rain-plagued season on May 13 at Lernerville Speedway and took over the series points lead.

Honorable Mention
NCTS driver Matt Crafton got a long-awaited victory after 178 starts in NASCAR’s truck series...1996 Indy 500 champion Buddy Lazier turned in a valiant run to clinch a late Bump Day spot in the Indy 500.

Last Week
Timo Bernhard and Romain Dumas and Jason Meyers reappear in the rankings, while Tim Wilkerson, Jeff Burton fall out. Indy favorite Scott Dixon moves up two spots.









 














 








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