Open Wheel Power Rankings – The Latest

Open Wheel Power Rankings – The Latest

The Wheatley Chronicles – Volume IV, No. 43

Lonnie Wheatley, TULSA, Okla. (October 20, 2016) – The likes of Schatz, Thomas, Jr., Hafertepe, Jr., Johnson, Thorson and Weaver sit atop the charts in the latest Open Wheel Power Rankings.

Donny Schatz leads the way in STIDA Winged 410s, Kevin Thomas, Jr., holds the top ranking in Infinity Shocks Non-Wing 410s, Sam Hafertepe, Jr., has the top spot in Rod End Supply Winged 360s, R.J. Johnson leads the Beaver Stripes Non-Wing 360s, Tanner Thorson is best in www.midgetmadness.com Midgets and Paul Weaver leads 305 Power Rankings presented by Dodge City Raceway Park.

STIDA Winged 410 Sprint Car Power Rankings – Top 50 (Through October 16):

Twenty-five trips to victory lane has Donny Schatz atop the STIDA Winged 410 Power Rankings by a healthy 202 point margin, but the battle for second between Greg Hodnett and Daryn Pittman is a tight one just as the scrap for fourth between Shane Stewart and David Gravel.

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Rank – Name, Hometown (Wins) – Points (+/- previous ranking)

  1. Donny Schatz, Fargo ND (25) 1,488
  2. Greg Hodnett, Thomasville PA (19) 1,246 (+1)
  3. Daryn Pittman, Owasso OK (8) 1,236
  4. Shane Stewart, Bixby OK (12) 1,126
  5. David Gravel, Watertown CT (9) 1,116
  6. Brad Sweet, Grass Valley CA (7) 1,073
  7. Joey Saldana, Brownsburg IN (5) 922
  8. Dale Blaney, Hartford OH (8) 852
  9. Danny Dietrich, Gettysburg PA (9) 812 (+1)
  10. Chad Kemenah, Alvada OH (2) 758 (-1)
  11. Lucas Wolfe, Mechanicsburg PA (4) 691 (+1)
  12. Kerry Madsen, St. Marys NSW (6) 561 (-1)
  13. Jason Johnson, Eunice LA (3) 648
  14. Brent Marks, Myerstown PA (4) 641
  15. Danny Lasoski, Dover MO (7) 573
  16. Rico Abreu, Rutherford CA (10) 565 (+1)
  17. Ian Madsen, Sydney NSW (4) 553 (+2)
  18. Sheldon Haudenschild, Wooster OH (8) 541 (-2)
  19. Logan Schuchart, Hanover PA (2) 541 (+4)
  20. Brian Brown, Grain Valley MO (4) 517 (-2)
  21. Brian Montieth, Phoenixville PA (6) 487 (-1)
  22. Kraig Kinser, Bloomington IN (3) 446 (+8)
  23. Mark Dobmeier, Grand Forks ND (16) 442 (-2)
  24. Bill Balog, Fairbanks AK (12) 435 (-2)
  25. Stevie Smith, New Oxford PA (4) 428 (+3)
  26. Alan Krimes, Denver PA (2) 425 (-2)
  27. Cole Duncan, Lockbourne OH (4) 416 (-1)
  28. Lance Dewease, Fayetteville PA (9) 408 (+4)
  29. Byron Reed, Monclova OH (9) 393 (-2)
  30. Tim Shaffer, Aliquippa PA 392 (-1)
  31. Craig Dollansky, Elk River MN (5) 388 (-6)
  32. Doug Esh, Lancaster PA (3) 384 (+1)
  33. Sammy Swindell, Germantown TN (3) 369 (-2)
  34. Tim Kaeding, San Jose CA (3) 369
  35. Ryan Smith, Kunkletown PA (1) 366 (+2)
  36. Parker Price-Miller, Kokomo IN (5) 357 (+6)
  37. Terry McCarl, Altoona IA (4) 333 (-1)
  38. Dusty Zomer, Brandon SD (4) 330 (-3)
  39. Kyle Hirst, Loomis CA (7) 322
  40. Bud Kaeding, Campbell CA (5) 316 (+6)
  41. Cap Henry, Bellevue OH 311 (-1)
  42. Jason Sides, Bartlett TN (1) 304 (+5)
  43. Danny Holtgraver, Pittsburgh PA (3) 320 (-5)
  44. Aaron Ott, East Berlin PA (2) 294 (-1)
  45. Freddie Rahmer, Salfordville PA (2) 292 (+3)
  46. Jeremy Schultz, Beaver Dam WI (3) 288 (-5)
  47. Jack Sodeman, Jr., N. Jackson OH (9) 275 (-3)
  48. Kyle Larson, Elk Grove CA (3) 264 (-3)
  49. Brock Zearfoss, Jonestown PA (2) 250
  50. Cory Haas, York PA 250 (+6)

 

Features Completed: 465

Number of Different Winners: 148

Number of Drivers to Earn Points: 438

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Infinity Shocks Non-Wing 410 Sprint Car Power Rankings – Top 40 (Through October 16):

Kevin Thomas, Jr., has racked up 13 wins to build up a triple-digit advantage in Infinity Shocks Non-Wing 410 Power Rankings while Brady Bacon and Thomas Meseraull are dicing for the second spot.

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Rank – Name, Hometown (Wins) – Points (+/- previous ranking)

  1. Kevin Thomas, Jr., Cullman AL (13) 738
  2. Brady Bacon, Broken Arrow OK (3) 630
  3. Thomas Meseraull, San Jose CA (8) 629
  4. Dave Darland, Lincoln IN (1) 544
  5. Chris Windom, Canton IL (3) 522 (+2)
  6. Robert Ballou, Rocklin CA (4) 503 (-1)
  7. Chad Boespflug, Hanford CA (5) 482 (-1)
  8. Shane Cottle, Kokomo IN (4) 451 (+4)
  9. Bryan Clauson, Noblesville IN (14) 441 (-1)
  10. Chase Stockon, Sullivan IN (3) 438
  11. Brady Short, Bedford IN (8) 430
  12. C.J. Leary, Greenfield IN (3) 420 (-3)
  13. Kyle Cummins, Princeton IN (4) 385
  14. Jarett Andretti, Mooresville IN (2) 364
  15. Justin Grant, Ione CA (4) 345 (+1)
  16. Tyler Courtney, Indianapolis IN (2) 320 (-1)
  17. Jeff Bland, Jr., Bedford IN (2) 293
  18. Josh Hodges, Tijeras NM (5) 268
  19. Damion Gardner, Concord CA (4) 255 (+3)
  20. Jerry Coons, Jr., Tucson AZ (1) 245 (+1)
  21. Shawn Westerfeld, Guilford IN (6) 236 (-1)
  22. Max McGhee, Mooresville IN (1) 233 (-3)
  23. Jon Stanbrough, Avon IN (1) 214
  24. Richard Vander Weerd, Visalia CA (1) 210 (+2)
  25. Shane Cockrum, Benton IL (4) 179 (-1)
  26. Brent Beauchamp, Fairland IN (2) 173 (-1)
  27. Austin Williams, Yorba Linda CA (2) 170
  28. Brody Roa, Buena Park CA 155 (+4)
  29. Jake Swanson, Anaheim CA (1) 152 (+5)
  30. Jordan Kinser, Bedford IN (1) 138 (-2)
  31. Clinton Boyles, Greenwood MO (4) 137 (+4)
  32. A.J. Hopkins, Brownsburg IN (3) 137 (-3)
  33. Kody Swanson, Kingsburg CA (4) 135 (-3)
  34. Ryan Bernal, Hollister CA (2) 135 (-3)
  35. Tyler Thomas, Collinsville OK (1) 132 (-2)
  36. Korey Weyant, Springfield IL (6) 131
  37. Carson Short, Marion IL (1) 131 (+1)
  38. Matt Westfall, Ludlow Falls OH (1) 129 (+4)
  39. Cooper Clouse, Ohio City OH (2) 119 (-2)
  40. Dallas Hewitt, Troy OH 111 (+1)

 

Features Completed: 201

Number of Different Winners: 72

Number of Drivers to Earn Points: 230

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Rod End Supply Winged 360 Sprint Car Power Rankings – Top 50 (Through October 16):

Sam Hafertepe, Jr., holds the lead in Rod End Supply Winged 360 Power Rankings, but the advantage is a slight one at just 31 points over Aaron Reutzel with Johnny Herrera, Mark Smith and Derek Hagar all still within striking distance of the number one spot as well.

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Rank – Name, Hometown (Wins) – Points (+/- previous ranking)

  1. Sam Hafertepe, Jr., Sunnyvale TX (9) 626 (+1)
  2. Aaron Reutzel, Clute TX (7) 595 (+1)
  3. Johnny Herrera, Albuquerque NM (7) 564 (+3)
  4. Mark Smith, Tower City PA (11) 559 (-2)
  5. Derek Hagar, Marion AR (14) 538
  6. Seth Bergman, Snohomish WA (6) 505 (-2)
  7. Jason Barney, Constantia NY (5) 487
  8. Blake Hahn, Sapulpa OK (4) 474 (+1)
  9. Wayne Johnson, Oklahoma City OK (4) 472 (+2)
  10. Andy Forsberg, N. Auburn CA (12) 466 (+2)
  11. Steve Poirier, St. Mathieu de Beloeil QUE (11) 464 (-3)
  12. Logan Forler, Orting WA (2) 448 (-2)
  13. Davie Franek, Wantage NJ (9) 416
  14. Jack Dover, Springfield NE (9) 389 (+8)
  15. Matt Covington, Glenpool OK 365 (+10)
  16. Jonathan Cornell, Sedalia MO (12) 359 (+1)
  17. Chuck Hebing, Ontario NY (4) 354 (+3)
  18. Tim Crawley, Benton AR (12) 349 (+1)
  19. Mitch Brown, Brantford ONT (4) 344 (-1)
  20. John Carney II, El Paso TX (6) 343 (+11)
  21. Dylan Westbrook, Scotland ONT (11) 337 (+7)
  22. Skylar Gee, Whitehorse YUK (7) 333 (-6)
  23. Jared Zimbardi, Bradford PA (8) 332 (+1)
  24. Ian Madsen, Sydney NSW (6) 328 (-10)
  25. Mason Moore, Princeton CA (3) 320 (-4)
  26. Clint Garner, Sioux Falls SD (7) 319 (-11)
  27. Terry Gray, Bartlett TN (2) 311 (-1)
  28. Josh Baughman, Odessa TX (1) 310 (-1)
  29. Tim Kaeding, San Jose CA (6) 304 (-6)
  30. Justin Sanders, Prunedale CA (6) 300 (+8)
  31. Jason Solwold, Burlington WA (5) 296 (-2)
  32. Morgan Turpen, Cordova TN (6) 289 (+8)
  33. Marshall Skinner, W. Memphis AR (2) 289
  34. Justin Henderson, Sioux Falls SD (2) 287 (-4)
  35. Danny Varin, Fonda NY (3) 284 (-1)
  36. Trey Starks, Puyallup WA (10) 281 (+3)
  37. Terry McCarl, Altoona IA (6) 281
  38. Chris Martin, Ankeny IA (5) 269 (-2)
  39. Jamie Ball, Knoxville IA (2) 269 (-7)
  40. Jared Horstman, Cloverdale OH (9) 265 (+1)
  41. Danny Lasoski, Dover MO (2) 254 (-6)
  42. Andy McElhannon, Hernando MS (3) 244 (+1)
  43. Doug Hammaker, Grantville PA (6) 241 (-1)
  44. Sammy Swindell, Germantown TN (2) 237 (+97)
  45. Brandon Hanks, Burlison TN (4) 236 (+1)
  46. Michael Kofoid, Penngrove CA (2) 232 (-1)
  47. Josh Weller, Mertztown PA (4) 228 (+14)
  48. Travis Rilat, Forney TX 226 (+2)
  49. Channin Tankersley, Highlands TX (5) 225 (-5)
  50. Bryan Howland, Auburn NY (1) 225 (+2)

 

Features Completed: 607

Number of Different Winners: 243

Number of Drivers to Earn Points: 803

The Winged 360 Power Rankings are presented by Rod End Supply, which offers a wide assortment of rod ends, radius rods, and specialty products that fit the needs of anyone involved in all variety of auto racing and performance related industries including farming equipment. More information regarding Rod End Supply is available at www.rodendsupply.com.

 

Beaver Stripes Non-Wing 360 Sprint Car Power Rankings – Top 25 (Through October 16):

R.J. Johnson is closing in on a fourth consecutive top ranking in Beaver Stripes Non-Wing 360 Power Rankings with a 129 point lead over fellow USAC Southwest competitor Charles Davis, Jr.

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Rank – Name, Hometown (Wins) – Points (+/- previous ranking)

  1. R.J. Johnson, Phoenix AZ (11) 395
  2. Charles Davis, Jr., Buckeye AZ 266
  3. Stevie Sussex, Tempe AZ (6) 192
  4. Brody Roa, Buena Park CA (3) 172
  5. Matt Rossi, Peoria AZ 142
  6. Josh Hodges, Tijeras NM (3) 135
  7. Dennis Gile, Phoenix AZ 134
  8. Jace Vander Weerd, Visalia CA (2) 129
  9. D.J. Johnson, Stockton CA (2) 124
  10. Mike Martin, Yuma AZ 119
  11. Bryan Clauson, Noblesville IN (4) 112
  12. Jason Grady, Flora Vista NM (7) 111
  13. Rob Lindsey, Sherwood OR (4) 109
  14. Richard Vander Weerd, Visalia CA (2) 106
  15. Terry Schank, Jr., Santa Rosa CA (12) 102
  16. Tye Mihocko, Peoria AZ 93
  17. Alex Schriever, Sioux Falls SD (4) 88
  18. Shon Deskins, Waddell AZ 85
  19. Troy Rutherford, Ojai CA (4) 79
  20. Danny Faria, Jr., Tipton CA 77
  21. Klint Simpson, Melbourne AUS (8) 76
  22. Rick Kobs, Deer Park WI (7) 74
  23. Brian Hosford, Gilbert AZ 73
  24. Kyle Smith, Moorpark CA (4) 72
  25. James Giossi, New Richmond WI (5) 67
  26. Trey Marcham, Newcastle OK 67 (-2)
  27. Dennis Gile, Phoenix AZ 65 (+6)
  28. Nick Aiuto, Camp Verde AZ 64 (+1)
  29. Tye Mihocko, Peoria AZ 62 (+1)
  30. Brian Hosford, Gilbert AZ 61 (-2)
  31. Jason Grady, Flora Vista NM (4) 60 (-6)
  32. Rick Kobs, Deer Park WI (6) 56 (-1)
  33. Kyle Smith, Moorpark CA (3) 55 (+2)
  34. Rob Lindsey, Sherwood OR (2) 48 (+6)
  35. Andrew Reinbold, Chandler AZ 48 (-3)
  36. Josh Pelkey, Peoria AZ 45 (-2)
  37. Austin Liggett, Tracy CA (1) 44 (-1)
  38. Shon Deskins, Waddell AZ 40 (-1)

 

Features Completed: 148

Number of Different Winners: 60

Number of Drivers to Earn Points: 209

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A sponsor of Canyon Speedway Park and Arizona Speedway, Beaver Stripes is located at 2389 W. McDowell Road in Phoenix for all your graphics needs and may be contacted at 602-289-8000 or 800-257-7835. More information is available at www.beaverstripes.com.

 

www.midgetmadnees.com Midgets (Top 40 – Through October 16):

Tanner Thorson has run his win total to 16 to extend his www.midgetmadness.com Power Rankings lead to 107 points over Spencer Bayston with Zach Daum and Carson Macedo neck-and-neck in the battle for third.

Rank – Name, Hometown (Wins) – Points (+/- previous ranking)

  1. Tanner Thorson, Minden NV (16) 717
  2. Spencer Bayston, Lafayette IN (3) 610
  3. Zach Daum, Pocahontas IL (4) 469
  4. Carson Macedo, Lemoore CA (3) 469
  5. Bryan Clauson, Noblesville IN (5) 317
  6. Chad Boat, Phoenix AZ (3) 270 (+1)
  7. Tyler Thomas, Collinsville OK 270 (-1)
  8. Brady Bacon, Broken Arrow OK 261 (+2)
  9. Ryan Robinson, Foresthill CA 255
  10. Justin Peck, Monrovia IN (1) 247 (-2)
  11. Austin Brown, Millstadt IL (3) 206 (+3)
  12. Holly Shelton, Sacramento CA 203 (+5)
  13. Rico Abreu, Rutherford CA (4) 199 (-1)
  14. Tucker Klaasmeyer, Paola KS (1) 194 (+1)
  15. Andrew Felker, Carl Junction MO (2) 191 (-4)
  16. Alex Bright, Collegeville PA (5) 185 (-3)
  17. Jerry Coons, Jr., Tucson AZ 168 (-1)
  18. Ronnie Gardner, Norco CA (5) 166 (+5)
  19. Jake Neuman, New Berlin IL (1) 164 (+1)
  20. Shane Golobic, Fremont CA (1) 161 (-2)
  21. Matt Sherrell, Owasso OK (3) 156 (+1)
  22. Keith Rauch, Denver CO (7) 153 (+4)
  23. Steven Shebester, Pauls Valley OK (4) 139 (+4)
  24. Christopher Bell, Norman OK (2) 137 (-5)
  25. Cory Elliott, Bakersfield CA (1) 133 (+8)
  26. Brenden Bright, Collegeville PA (5) 131 (-5)
  27. Michael Faccinto, Hanford CA (2) 129 (+5)
  28. Jason McDougal, Broken Arrow OK (2) 123 (-4)
  29. Dave Darland, Lincoln IN 112 (+6)
  30. Riley Kreisel, Warsaw MO (7) 102 (+6)
  31. Wesley Smith, Nixa MO (6) 99
  32. Trevor Kobylarz, Birdsboro PA (1) 99 (-7)
  33. Kyle Larson, Elk Grove CA (1) 96 (-5)
  34. Ryan Greth, Shartlesville PA (1) 94 (-5)
  35. Terry Babb, Decatur IL 93 (-1)
  36. Brett Arndt, Topton PA (3) 92 (+1)
  37. Frankie Guerrini, San Rafael CA 91 (+8)
  38. Garrett Aitken, Paris IL 90 (-8)
  39. Davey Ray, Loves Park IL (4) 87 (+12)
  40. Alex Schutte, Redding CA (5) 84

 

Features Completed: 150

Number of Different Winners: 58

Number of Drivers to Earn Points: 269

Title sponsor of the Midget Power Rankings, www.midgetmadness.com is your leading source for all things Midget racing including race results, news and more.4

305s presented by Dodge City Raceway Park (Top 40 – Through October 16):

Paul Weaver is vying to bring the top 305 Sprint Car Power Ranking presented by Dodge City Raceway Park back to Ohio for a second year in a row by tallying ten wins to hold a 72 point lead over Okie Andy Shouse with Kansan Luke Cranston just another five points back in third.

A title sponsor is still needed for the 305 Sprint Car Power Rankings. Anyone interested in securing title sponsorship of the 305 Sprint Car Power Rankings may contact lonniewheatley@gmail.com for information.

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Rank – Name, Hometown (Wins) – Points (+/- previous ranking)

  1. Paul Weaver, Fremont OH (10) 470
  2. Andy Shouse, Oklahoma City OK (8) 398 (+6)
  3. Luke Cranston, Ness City KS (6) 393 (+2)
  4. Jason Martin, Liberal KS (5) 369 (+7)
  5. Tyler Drueke, Eagle NE (8) 350 (-2)
  6. Nate Dussel, Toledo OH (4) 344 (+4)
  7. Chad Wilson, N. Richland Hills TX (10) 295 (-1)
  8. Eddie Gallagher, Olive Branch MS (17) 285 (+12)
  9. Zach Blurton, Great Bend KS (5) 282 (+17)
  10. Marcus Thomas, Corsicana TX (3) 277 (+11)
  11. Clint Benson, Papillion NE (4) 254 (-7)
  12. Jamie Miller, Fostoria OH (4) 253 (+1)
  13. Blake Robertson, Visalia CA (13) 249 (+35)
  14. Tyler Reeser, Orwigsburg PA (8) 242 (+39)
  15. Kyle Capodice, Sandusky OH (2) 239 (+4)
  16. Don Grable, El Paso TX (11) 235 (+36)
  17. Kyle Jones, Kennedale TX (6) 232 (+7)
  18. Steve Rando, Lindsey OH (1) 230 (-6)
  19. Ken Duke, Selinsgrove PA (2) 222 (+15)
  20. John Ivy, Fremont OH (2) 221 (+5)
  21. Zach Newlin, Millerstown PA (1) 205 (-4)
  22. Trevor Grossenbacher, Holland NE (1) 203 (+1)
  23. Raven Culp, Mesquite TX (3) 202 (+14)
  24. Eddie Strada, Lake Ariel PA (5) 201 (+8)
  25. Taylor Velasquez, Turpin OK (5) 199 (+4)
  26. Scott Lutz, Fredericksburg PA (2) 199 (+7)
  27. Toby Chapman, Lincoln NE (1) 199 (+42)
  28. John Carney II, El Paso TX (5) 198 (-14)
  29. Tyler Russell, Abbott TX (3) 198 (+35)
  30. Jeff Day, Greenville TX (5) 196 (-28)
  31. Michelle Melton, Flower Mound TX (2) 195 (-22)
  32. Jake Martens, Fairview OK (3) 191 (-10)
  33. Robert Vetter, Wolfe City TX (3) 190 (-5)
  34. Dan McCarron, Dundee MI (2) 188 (+28)
  35. Logan Scherb, Decatur TX (1) 184 (-19)
  36. Dave Brown, Aston PA (3) 183 (+110)
  37. Drew Ritchey, Everett PA (2) 183 (+54)
  38. Jake Bubak, Arvada CO (2) 182 (+60)
  39. Michael Day, Greenville TX (2) 178 (-24)
  40. Ricky Peterson, Rawson OH 174 (+1)

 

Features Completed: 533

Number of Different Winners: 244

Number of Drivers to Earn Points: 509

The state-of-the-art Dodge City Raceway Park in southwest Kansas is the presenting sponsor of the 305 Sprint Car Power Rankings. Dodge City Raceway Park hosts a variety of racing events over the course of the season including DCRP Sprint Cars, URSS Sprint Cars and more. Check www.dodgecityraceway.com for the full schedule and more information.

 

A part of the recurring “The Wheatley Chronicles” series of articles on www.sprintcarmania.com, the Open Wheel Power Rankings are determined by cumulative points based on a sliding scale dependent upon car count at Sprint Car and Midget events across all sanctions and non-sanctions throughout North America.

The Wheatley Chronicles brings insight and highlights from all variety of racing series throughout the nation in 2016 and beyond along with the Open Wheel Power Rankings on a regular basis. Please send any comments, questions or advertising inquiries regarding The Wheatley Chronicles at www.sprintcarmania.com to Lonnie Wheatley at lonniewheatley@gmail.com.

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