Power Rankings: Larson Zooms To The Top

Kyle Larson in victory lane at Bristol Motor Speedway. (HHP/Chris Owens photo)

It’s time for a new edition of SPEED SPORT Power Rankings. Who will be on top this week?

Kyle Larson won NASCAR Cup Series and Xfinity Series races at Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway. He’s won in all three NASCAR national series this season and in the World of Outlaws and High Limit Racing sprint car series. He also won the Chili Bowl Nationals. Last Week: 6

Alex Palou’s two-race winning streak in the NTT IndyCar Series came to a halt when he finished second in Sunday’s Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach. Last Week-1

Denny Hamlin’s two-race winning streak in the NASCAR Cup Series also ended with a second-place finish. Hamlin finished second to Larson Sunday at Bristol Motor Speedway. Last Week: 2

Reigning World of Outlaws champion David Gravel has five victories and 15 top-10 finishes in 15 races this season. Last Week: 3

McLaren Formula 1 driver Oscar Piastri became the first driver in the series to win two races this season with a dominant performance in Sunday’s Bahrain Grand Prix. Last Week: Not Ranked.

A two-time race winner this season, NHRA Pro Stock point leader Greg Anderson lost to Dallas Glenn in the final round Sunday at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Last Week: 5

Dirt late model ace Bobby Pierce has won eight times this season, but he finished second in Saturday’s Illini 100 at Farmer City (Ill.) Raceway. Last Week: 4

Dallas Glenn earned his second NHRA Pro Stock triumph of the season Sunday at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Last Week: Not Ranked

A two-time winner in ASA STARS National Tour competition this season, Cole Butcher had a victory and a second-place finish in two Southern Super Series races over the weekend. Last Week: 10

A three-time NASCAR Cup Series victor this season, Christopher Bell finished eighth Sunday at Bristol Motor Speedway. He also has a World of Outlaws triumph this year. Last Week: 9

On The Move: Kyle Larson stormed to the top of the power rankings with a pair of victories, while Oscar Piastri entered the countdown for the first time.

What To Watch For?: The racing schedule is light for Easter weekend. What short-track racer can jump into the power rankings?

Dropped Out: Formula 1 point leader Lando Norris and dirt late model racer Devin Moran dropped out of the top 10.