Open Wheel Power Rankings Tighten Up

Open Wheel Power Rankings Tighten Up

The Wheatley Chronicles – Volume IV, No. 10

Lonnie Wheatley, TULSA, Okla. (April 13, 2016) – While Mother Nature was a dominant force over the past weekend, the races that dodged ill weather had an impact upon the latest round of Open Wheel Power Rankings.

Four of the divisions see point leads of fewer than a dozen points with two classes featuring just one point between first and second in the early stages of 2016.

Though there are some shifts, the leaders still remain the same with Bryan Clauson leading both the Infinity Shocks Non-Wing 410 Power Rankings and the Beaver Stripes Non-Wing 360 Power Rankings, Shane Stewart holding down the top spot in STIDA Winged 410 Power Rankings, Seth Bergan clinging to the lead in Rod End Supply Winged 360 Power Rankings, Zach Daum atop the www.midgetmadness.com Midget Power Rankings and Logan Scherb with an early advantage in 305 Power Rankings presented by Dodge City Raceway Park.

STIDA Winged 410 Sprint Car Power Rankings – Top 40 (Through April 10):

With the WoO double among a barrage of rainouts, Shane Stewart’s STIDA Winged 410 Power Rankings lead is safe at 21 points as Greg Hodnett leapfrogged past Brad Sweet and Daryn Pittman by winning Sunday’s card at Susquehanna Speedway Park, one of just three 410-ci events successfully completed over the weekend.

The upcoming weekend can shake things up with the World of Outlaws finally California weekend of the early season followed up by a Monday stop at Tucson, an All Star triple and Posse action among the scheduled events.

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

  1. Shane Stewart, Bixby OK (3) 293
  2. Greg Hodnett, Thomasville PA (4) 272 (+2)
  3. Daryn Pittman, Owasso OK (1) 271 (-1)
  4. Brad Sweet, Grass Valley CA (4) 254 (-1)
  5. Donny Schatz, Fargo ND (6) 245
  6. Joey Saldana, Brownsburg IN (1) 208
  7. Dale Blaney, Hartford OH (1) 188
  8. Jason Johnson, Eunice LA (1) 163
  9. David Gravel, Watertown CT (1) 134
  10. Danny Lasoski, Dover MO (1) 121
  11. Bryan Clauson, Noblesville IN 94 (+1)
  12. Brian Montieth, Phoenixville PA (1) 93 (-1)
  13. Logan Schuchart, Hanover PA 81 (+3)
  14. Lucas Wolfe, Mechanicsburg PA 77 (+4)
  15. Sammy Swindell, Germantown TN 75 (-1)
  16. Freddie Rahmer, Salfordville PA (1) 73 (-1)
  17. Brian Brown, Grain Valley MO 71 (-1)
  18. Danny Dietrich, Gettysburg PA 66 (+3)
  19. Doug Esh, Lancaster PA 65
  20. Kyle Larson, Elk Grove CA (1) 64 (-3)
  21. Kerry Madsen, St. Marys NSW 62 (-1)
  22. Brent Marks, Myerstown PA (1) 60 (+1)
  23. Alan Krimes, Denver PA 57 (-1)
  24. Christopher Bell, Norman OK (1) 55
  25. Adam Wilt, York PA 53 (+3)
  26. Cory Haas, York PA 51 (-1)
  27. Aaron Ott, East Berlin PA (1) 46 (-1)
  28. Steve Buckwalter, Royersford PA (1) 45 (-1)
  29. Jason Solwold, Burlington WA 43 (-1)
  30. Mike Wagner, Harrisonville PA 42 (-1)
  31. Terry McCarl, Altoona IA 42
  32. Mark Smith, Tower City PA 40
  33. Ryan Smith, Kunkletown PA 39 (+8)
  34. Jason Sides, Bartlett TN 39 (-1)
  35. Kasey Kahne, Enumclaw WA (1) 36 (-1)
  36. Roger Crockett, Medford OR 36 (-1)
  37. Dave Blaney, Cortland OH (1) 35 (-1)
  38. Dominic Scelzi, Fresno CA 35 (-1)
  39. Paul McMahan, Elk Grove CA 34 (-1)
  40. (tie) Dylan Cisney, Port Royal PA 33 (-1)
  41. (tie) Gerard McIntyre, Jr., New Oxford PA 33 (-1)
  42. (tie) Danny Smith, Chillicothe OH 33 (+19)

 

Features Completed: 41

Number of Different Winners: 28

Number of Drivers to Earn Points: 132

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Infinity Shocks Non-Wing 410 Sprint Car Power Rankings – Top 20 (Through April 10):

Bryan Clauson remains atop Infinity Shocks Non-Wing 410 Power Rankings as winter-like weather wiped out a handful of scheduled Indiana events last weekend.

The only event to complete action was Missouri’s Valley Speedway, where Cody Baker just broke into the top 20 with a victory.

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

  1. Bryan Clauson, Noblesville IN (3) 99
  2. Kyle Cummins, Princeton IN 79
  3. Dave Darland, Lincoln IN (1) 68
  4. Robert Ballou, Rocklin CA (1) 66
  5. Thomas Meseraull, San Jose CA (1) 61
  6. Justin Grant, Ione CA 51
  7. Chase Stockon, Sullivan IN 46
  8. Max McGhee, Mooresville IN 36
  9. Brady Bacon, Broken Arrow OK 34
  10. C.J. Leary, Greenfield IN 32
  11. Chris Windom, Canton IL 28
  12. Chad Boespflug, Hanford CA 25
  13. Jon Stanbrough, Avon IN 23
  14. Scotty Weir, Marion IN 18
  15. Richard Vander Weerd, Visalia CA 17
  16. Shane Cottle, Kokomo IN 17
  17. Brody Roa, Buena Park CA 15
  18. Josh Hodges, Tijeras NM 13
  19. (tie) Taylor Walton, Warrensburg MO (1) 12
  20. (tie) Cody Baker, Lone Jack MO (1) 12

 

Features Completed: 8

Number of Different Winners: 6

Number of Drivers to Earn Points: 42

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Rod End Supply Winged 360 Sprint Car Power Rankings – Top 40 (Through April 10):

The Rod End Supply Winged 360 Power Rankings featured the most action over the past weekend with Seth Bergman holding on to the top spot by virtue of picking off his third win of the year in Friday’s ASCS Red River action at Creek County Speedway.

Bergman’s lead continues to be a slight one though, now at just five points over Aaron Reutzel with Derek Hagar another seven points back in third. Reutzel picked off his second win in as many weekends by picking off the opening night at Jackson, MS.

Andy McElhannon topped the second night at Jackson to jump up to 13th with John Carney II putting together two strong nights to crack the top five.

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

  1. Seth Bergman, Snohomish WA (3) 152
  2. Aaron Reutzel, Clute TX (2) 147 (+2)
  3. Derek Hagar, Marion AR (2) 140 (-1)
  4. Logan Forler, Orting WA (2) 119 (-1)
  5. John Carney II, El Paso TX (2) 112 (+8)
  6. Travis Rilat, Forney TX 106 (+2)
  7. Andy Forsberg, N. Auburn CA (3) 102 (-2)
  8. Johnny Herrera, Albuquerque NM (1) 99 (+1)
  9. Matt Covington, Glenpool OK 95 (-2)
  10. Terry McCarl, Altoona IA (2) 94 (-4)
  11. Chad Kemenah, Alvada OH 81 (-1)
  12. Tim Shaffer, Aliquippa PA 79 (-1)
  13. Andy McElhannon, Hernando MS (2) 76 (+33)
  14. Danny Martin, Jr., Sarasota FL (1) 76 (-2)
  15. Jason Sides, Bartlett TN (1) 71 (-1)
  16. Brian Brown, Grain Valley MO 68 (+2)
  17. Brandon Hanks, Burlison TN (1) 66 (-1)
  18. Justin Sanders, Prunedale CA 64 (-3)
  19. Tommy Bryant, Montgomery TX 64 (+8)
  20. Mark Smith, Tower City PA 57 (-3)
  21. Terry Gray, Bartlett TN 56 (+2)
  22. Rick Ziehl, Las Cruces NM 53 (-3)
  23. Ian Madsen, Sydney NSW 53 (+24)
  24. Danny Smith, Chillicothe OH 52 (+26)
  25. Willie Croft, Sacramento CA (2) 50 (-5)
  26. Wayne Johnson, Oklahoma City OK (1) 50 (-5)
  27. Sam Hafertepe, Jr., Sunnyvale TX 50 (+2)
  28. Marshall Skinner, West Memphis AR 48 (+28)
  29. Robbie Price, Cobble Hill BC 48 (+10)
  30. Danny Lasoski, Dover MO 47 (+3)
  31. Wes Wofford, Alamogordo NM 46 (-9)
  32. Scottie McDonald, Bryan TX 46 (-2)
  33. Channin Tankersley, Highlands TX 46 (+39)
  34. (tie) Bob Ream, Jr., Glendale AZ 44 (-10)
  35. (tie) Mason Moore, Princeton CA 44 (-10)
  36. Skylar Gee, Whitehorse YUK 44 (-10)
  37. Michael Miller, Pascagoula MS 44 (-2)
  38. Lou Kennedy, Jr., Winnipeg ONT 44 (-10)
  39. Adrian Shaffer, York PA (1) 43 (+4)
  40. Blake Hahn, Sapulpa OK 43 (+22)

 

Features Completed: 52

Number of Different Winners: 38

Number of Drivers to Earn Points: 246

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 20 (Through April 10):

Bryan Clauson still holds the number one position in Beaver Stripes Non-Wing 360 Power Rankings, but his lead is down to just one point as R.J. Johnson captured his first USAC Southwest win of the year at Arizona Speedway.

While Johnson closed to within one point as he vies for the number one ranking for a fourth year in a row, Charles Davis, Jr., moved past Josh Hodges for third with Mike Martin cracking the top ten.

The only other race completed over the weekend was Jason Grady’s triumph in the season-opening NMMRA card at Sandia Speedway. Billed as a non-wing 360 series in 2016, NMMRA outcomes will count towards Beaver Stripes Non-Wing 360 Power Rankings going forward.

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

  1. Bryan Clauson, Noblesville IN (4) 112
  2. R.J. Johnson, Phoenix AZ (1) 111
  3. Charles Davis, Jr., Buckeye AZ 88 (+1)
  4. Josh Hodges, Tijeras NM (2) 84 (-1)
  5. Stevie Sussex, Tempe AZ (1) 67
  6. D.J. Johnson, Stockton CA (1) 54
  7. Jace Vander Weerd, Visalia CA 47
  8. Brody Roa, Buena Park CA 45
  9. Mike Martin, Yuma AZ 39 (+8)
  10. Richard Vander Weerd, Visalia CA (1) 35 (-1)
  11. Trey Marcham, Newcastle OK 33 (-1)
  12. Terry Schank, Jr., Santa Rosa CA (4) 29 (-1)
  13. Thomas Ogle, Surprise AZ 29 (+2)
  14. Troy Rutherford, Ojai CA (1) 27 (-2)
  15. Andrew Reinbold, Chandler AZ 27 (-2)
  16. Kyle Smith, Moorpark CA (1) 26 (-2)
  17. Rick Hendrix, Palmdale CA 24 (-1)
  18. Josh Pelkey, Peoria AZ 22 (+4)
  19. (tie) Dennis Gile, Phoenix AZ 21 (-1)
  20. (tie) Brian Hosford, Gilbert AZ 21 (-1)

 

Features Completed: 18

Number of Different Winners: 11

Number of Drivers to Earn Points: 69

Title sponsor of the Non-Wing 360 Sprint Car Power Rankings, Beaver Stripes Custom Graphics and Molding Supply is an Arizona supplier of automotive graphics, moldings and custom accessories. In business for more than 30 years, Beaver Stripes is actively involved in keeping the local racing action alive in the Phoenix and Arizona area with a strong interest in local car clubs, car shows and other vehicle related activity involving the community.

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 25 – Through April 10):

With the Kokomo Midget Grand Prix falling victim to weather, Zach Daum remains atop the www.midgetmadness.com Midget Power Rankings with an 11-point advantage over Tanner Thorson.

A POWRi West weekend double at Outlaw Motor Speedway and I-30 Speedway headlines the upcoming weekend’s Midget action that also includes ARDC at Susquehanna Speedway, All Star Midgets at Valley Speedway and the first Midget outing of the year at Montpelier.

Rank – Name, Hometown (Wins) – Points

  1. Zach Daum, Pocahontas IL 112
  2. Tanner Thorson, Minden NV (1) 101
  3. Spencer Bayston, Lafayette IN 81
  4. Rico Abreu, Rutherford CA (2) 80
  5. Shane Golobic, Fremont CA (1) 80
  6. Tyler Thomas, Collinsville OK 79
  7. Bryan Clauson, Noblesville IN (1) 75
  8. Thomas Meseraull, San Jose CA 73
  9. Alex Bright, Collegeville PA (2) 65
  10. Jerry Coons, Jr., Tucson AZ 63
  11. Jason McDougal, Broken Arrow OK (1) 58
  12. Tim McCreadie, Watertown NY 58
  13. Shane Cottle, Kokomo IN 55
  14. Christopher Bell, Norman OK (1) 51
  15. Joey Saldana, Brownsburg IN 50
  16. Austin Brown, Millstadt IL (1) 48
  17. Justin Peck, Monrovia IN 47
  18. Kyle Larson, Elk Grove CA 44
  19. Matt Sherrell, Owasso OK (1) 42
  20. Kasey Kahne, Enumclaw WA 41
  21. Andrew Felker, Carl Junction MO 36
  22. Blake Hahn, Sapulpa OK 35
  23. Tim Crawley, Benton AR 34
  24. Jonathan Beason, Broken Arrow OK 34
  25. Brady Bacon, Broken Arrow OK 32

 

Features Completed: 14

Number of Different Winners: 12

Number of Drivers to Earn Points: 109

 

305s presented by Dodge City Raceway Park (Top 20 – Through April 10):

Logan Scherb remains atop the 305 Power Rankings presented by Dodge City Raceway Park with a one point advantage over Chad Wilson after a minor point adjustment resulting from a car-count discrepancy.

Dalton Stevens climbed to third with Zach Blurton making the big move of the weekend up to 12th after winning Sunday’s URSS opener at Wakeeney following a third-place showing at Dodge City the night before.

Title sponsorship for the 2016 305 Sprint Car Power Rankings is available, simply contact lonniewheatley@gmail.com for information.

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Rank – Name, Hometown (Wins) – Points

  1. Logan Scherb, Decatur TX (1) 71
  2. Chad Wilson, N. Richland Hills TX (3) 70
  3. Dalton Stevens, Scurry TX (3) 55 (+3)
  4. John Carney II, El Paso TX (2) 55 (-1)
  5. Tim Crawley, Benton AR 51
  6. Justin Melton, Flower Mound TX 50 (+1)
  7. Andy Shouse, Oklahoma City OK (1) 48 (-3)
  8. Claud Estes, Godley TX (1) 46 (+1)
  9. Robert Vetter, Wolfe City TX 43 (+8)
  10. Logan Payne, Desoto TX 43
  11. Brandon Long, Wichita Falls TX (2) 48 (-3)
  12. Zach Blurton, Great Bend KS (1) 38 (+63)
  13. Tyler Russell, Abbott TX (1) 38 (+25)
  14. Michelle Melton, Flower Mound TX 38 (+17)
  15. Marcus Thomas, Corsicana TX 37 (-3)
  16. Junior Jenkins, Greenville TX 37 (+6)
  17. Michael Day, Greenville TX (1) 36 (+29)
  18. Jake Bubak, Arvada CO 35 (-5)
  19. Jeff Day, Greenville TX (1) 33 (+2)
  20. (tie) Zane Lawrence, Lillian TX 33 (-6)
  21. (tie) Luke Cranston, Ness City KS 33 (+64)
  22. John Ricketts, Burleson TX (1) 32 (-6)
  23. Chris Kelly, Moore OK 31 (-12)
  24. Joe Wood, Jr., Oklahoma City OK 31 (-6)
  25. Jake Martens, Fairview OK 31 (+20)

 

Features Completed: 36

Number of Different Winners: 30

Number of Drivers to Earn Points: 152

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 NSL National 360s, NCRA Sprint Cars, DCRP Sprint Cars and URSS. 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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