Schatz & Bacon Move into Power Rankings Leads

The Wheatley Chronicles – Volume IV, No. 28

Lonnie Wheatley, TULSA, Okla. (July 8, 2016) – There are a pair of new leaders in the latest Open Wheel Power Rankings with Donny Schatz and Brady Bacon moving atop their respective point charts.

While Schatz has moved into the lead in STIDA Winged 410 Sprint Car Power Rankings and Bacon has taken over the top spot in Infinity Shocks Non-Wing 410 Sprint Car Power Rankings, other current leaders include Derek Hagar in Rod End Supply Winged 360 Power Rankings, R.J. Johnson in Beaver Stripes Non-Wing 360 Power Rankings and Tanner Thorson in www.midgetmadness.com Midget Power Rankings.

STIDA Winged 410 Sprint Car Power Rankings – Top 50 (Through July 4):

For the first time this year, Donny Schatz has moved atop the STIDA Winged 410 Sprint Car Power Rankings as he guns for the top overall season ranking for the fourth year in a row.

While Schatz is in the lead, it’s not by much as he is just two points ahead of previous leader Greg Hodnett, who is just two points off the lead pace. Both drivers have racked up 13 wins in the winged 410 ranks.

With Schatz and Hodnett setting the pace, Shane Stewart holds down the third spot ahead of Daryn Pittman while David Gravel has moved into the top five.

The balance of the current top ten includes Brad Sweet, Joey Saldana, Dale Blaney, Ohio Sprint Speedweek champion Chad Kemenah and Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek champion Danny Dietrich.

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

1. Donny Schatz, Fargo ND (13) 755 (+1)
2. Greg Hodnett, Thomasville PA (13) 753 (-1)
3. Shane Stewart, Bixby OK (7) 677
4. Daryn Pittman, Owasso OK (5) 659
5. David Gravel, Watertown CT (3) 625 (+1)
6. Brad Sweet, Grass Valley CA (7) 615 (-1)
7. Joey Saldana, Brownsburg IN (4) 561 (+1)
8. Dale Blaney, Hartford OH (6) 513 (-1)
9. Chad Kemenah, Alvada OH (2) 439
10. Danny Dietrich, Gettysburg PA (4) 404 (+3)
11. Kerry Madsen, St. Marys NSW (4) 358
12. Danny Lasoski, Dover MO (5) 349 (-2)
13. Lucas Wolfe, Mechanicsburg PA (2) 349 (+1)
14. Brent Marks, Myerstown PA (1) 317 (+1)
15. Jason Johnson, Eunice LA (1) 316 (-3)
16. Brian Brown, Grain Valley MO (2) 260
17. Sheldon Haudenschild, Wooster OH (5) 256 (+4)
18. Brian Montieth, Phoenixville PA (3) 248 (-1)
19. Cole Duncan, Lockbourne OH 232 (+8)
20. Terry McCarl, Altoona IA (3) 231 (-2)
21. Byron Reed, Monclova OH (4) 230 (+1)
22. Kyle Larson, Elk Grove CA (3) 225 (-2)
23. Ryan Smith, Kunkletown PA 223 (+10)
24. Kraig Kinser, Bloomington IN (1) 219 (+1)
25. Logan Schuchart, Hanover PA 217 (-6)
26. Bill Balog, Fairbanks AK (5) 216 (-2)
27. Ian Madsen, Sydney NSW (1) 212 (+2)
28. Bryan Clauson, Noblesville IN (1) 206 (-5)
29. Jason Sides, Bartlett TN (1) 206 (+1)
30. Danny Holtgraver, Pittsburgh PA (1) 204 (+1)
31. Lance Dewease, Fayetteville PA (6) 203 (+19)
32. Rico Abreu, Rutherford CA (3) 200 (-4)
33. Doug Esh, Lancaster PA (1) 200 (-7)
34. Mark Dobmeier, Grand Forks ND (7) 193 (+7)
35. Aaron Ott, East Berlin PA (1) 193 (-1)
36. Dusty Zomer, Brandon SD (3) 190 (+1)
37. Craig Dollansky, Elk River MN (2) 190 (-5)
38. Tim Shaffer, Aliquippa PA 190 (+1)
39. Alan Krimes, Denver PA 182 (-4)
40. Cap Henry, Bellevue OH 182 (-4)
41. Sammy Swindell, Germantown TN (2) 177 (-1)
42. Tim Kaeding, San Jose CA (1) 167 (-4)
43. Dean Jacobs, Wooster OH 163 (+27)
44. Bud Kaeding, Campbell CA (3) 151
45. Jac Haudenschild, Wooster OH (6) 150 (+12)
46. Paul McMahan, Elk Grove CA 150 (+9)
47. Kyle Hirst, Loomis CA (2) 149
48. Stevie Smith, New Oxford PA 148 (+38)
49. Sean Becker, Roseville CA (3) 138 (-3)
50. Freddie Rahmer, Salfordville PA (1) 136 (-1)

 

Features Completed: 244

Number of Different Winners: 107

Number of Drivers to Earn Points: 366

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Infinity Shocks Non-Wing 410 Sprint Car Power Rankings – Top 40 (Through July 4):

With Bryan Clauson busy in the winged 410 ranks over the past couple of weeks, Brady Bacon has taken full advantage by stringing together a series of strong finishes to move to the top of the Infinity Shocks Non-Wing 410 Sprint Car Power Rankings.

With Indiana Sprint Week firing off tonight, Bacon takes a six-point advantage over Clauson into the seven-race set over the next nine nights with Kevin Thomas, Jr., Thomas Meseraull and Dave Darland filling out the current top five.

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

1. Brady Bacon, Broken Arrow OK (2) 386 (+2)
2. Bryan Clauson, Noblesville IN (13) 380 (-1)
3. Kevin Thomas, Jr., Cullman AL (7) 369 (-1)
4. Thomas Meseraull, San Jose CA (4) 359
5. Dave Darland, Lincoln IN (1) 339
6. Robert Ballou, Rocklin CA (4) 310 (+2)
7. C.J. Leary, Greenfield IN (2) 303 (-1)
8. Chris Windom, Canton IL (1) 264 (-1)
9. Brady Short, Bedford IN (6) 250
10. Chad Boespflug, Hanford CA (3) 243 (+3)
11. Chase Stockon, Sullivan IN (2) 237 (+1)
12. Shane Cottle, Kokomo IN (1) 234 (-2)
13. Jeff Bland, Jr., Bedford IN (1) 213 (+1)
14. Kyle Cummins, Princeton IN (1) 185 (-3)
15. Max McGhee, Mooresville IN 146
16. Shawn Westerfeld, Guilford IN (3) 144 (+1)
17. Jarett Andretti, Mooresville IN (1) 140 (-1)
18. Jon Stanbrough, Avon IN (1) 128
19. Shane Cockrum, Benton IL (2) 125
20. Josh Hodges, Tijeras NM (2) 116 (+1)
21. Jerry Coons, Jr., Tucson AZ 107 (-1)
22. Tyler Courtney, Indianapolis IN 96
23. Richard Vander Weerd, Visalia CA (1) 92 (+2)
24. Damion Gardner, Concord CA 84 (+12)
25. Scotty Weir, Marion IL (1) 79 (-2)
26. Brody Roa, Buena Park CA 78 (+1)
27. Jordan Kinser, Bedford IN 74 (+13)
28. Justin Grant, Ione CA 74 (-4)
29. Brent Beauchamp, Fairland IN 71
30. Nick Bilbee, Indianapolis IN (1) 70 (+8)
31. Mike Spencer, Temecula CA 67 (+4)
32. Jake Swanson, Anaheim CA 66 (+2)
33. Landon Simon, Tipp City OH (2) 65 (+8)
34. Clinton Boyles, Greenwood MO (2) 63 (-8)
35. Garrett Abrams, Rushville IN 63 (-2)
36. Kody Swanson, Kingsburg CA (2) 62 (-4)
37. Carson Short, Marion IL 61
38. Austin Williams, Yorba Linda CA (1) 60 (+6)
39. Korey Weyant, Springfield IL (3) 59 (-8)
40. Cooper Clouse, Ohio City OH (2) 59 (-12)

 

Features Completed: 107

Number of Different Winners: 54

Number of Drivers to Earn Points: 189

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Rod End Supply Winged 360 Sprint Car Power Rankings – Top 50 (Through July 7):

Derek Hagar added his ninth 360 triumph of the season this past weekend to retain the top spot in the Rod End Supply Winged 360 Sprint Car Power Rankings.

While Hagar’s lead is at 56 points, the man on the move is Sam Hafertepe, Jr. Son of Sam, Sr., has been on a tear, winning the ASCS Speedweek title, the Dirt Cup and the Fred Brownfield Classic to jump from sixth to second in the latest rankings.

With Hagar and Hafertepe, Jr., leading the way, Seth Bergman has slipped one position to third with Johnny Herrera and Aaron Reutzel rounding out the current top five.

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

1. Derek Hagar, Marion AR (9) 412
2. Sam Hafertepe, Jr., Sunnyvale TX (7) 356 (+4)
3. Seth Bergman, Snohomish WA (4) 345 (-1)
4. Johnny Herrera, Albuquerque NM (2) 323 (+1)
5. Aaron Reutzel, Clute TX (3) 317 (-2)
6. Mark Smith, Tower City PA (5) 306 (+4)
7. Logan Forler, Orting WA (2) 302 (-3)
8. Blake Hahn, Sapulpa OK (1) 291
9. Jason Barney, Constantia NY (4) 271 (+5)
10. Wayne Johnson, Oklahoma City OK (2) 270 (+2)
11. Andy Forsberg, North Auburn CA (6) 248 (-4)
12. Steve Poirier, St. Mathieu de Beloeil QUE (7) 245 (+14)
13. Jonathan Cornell, Sedalia MO (7) 238 (-4)
14. Matt Covington, Glenpool OK 220 (-3)
15. Davie Franek, Wantage NJ (6) 217 (+15)
16. Jason Solwold, Burlington WA (2) 216 (+16)
17. Mitch Brown, Brantford ONT (4) 214 (+7)
18. Mason Moore, Princeton CA (2) 212 (-3)
19. Tim Crawley, Benton AR (7) 209 (-6)
20. John Carney II, El Paso TX (4) 206 (-2)
21. Jared Zimbardi, Bradford PA (4) 197 (+4)
22. Marshall Skinner, W. Memphis AR (1) 197 (+1)
23. Ian Madsen, Sydney NSW (5) 194 (-7)
24. Jared Horstman, Cloverdale OH (6) 184 (+28)
25. Clint Garner, Sioux Falls SD (5) 184 (-5)
26. Andy McElhannon, Hernando MS (2) 184 (-5)
27. Brandon Hanks, Burlison TN (3) 178 (-10)
28. Terry Gray, Bartlett TN 175 (-9)
29. Doug Hammaker, Grantville PA (5) 172
30. Brad Loyet, Sunset Hills MO (2) 172 (-3)
31. Channin Tankersley, Highlands TX (2) 165 (-9)
32. Steven Tiner, Elverta CA (3) 163 (+23)
33. Jack Dover, Springfield NE (4) 158 (+21)
34. Robbie Stillwaggon, Burlington NJ 158 (-6)
35. Morgan Turpen, Cordova TN (2) 157 (-2)
36. Justin Henderson, Sioux Falls SD (1) 155 (-5)
37. Cory Eliason, Santa Cruz CA (4) 146 (+57)
38. Tim Kaeding, San Jose CA (4) 144 (-2)
39. Buddy Kofoid, Penngrove CA (1) 144 (+8)
40. Max Stambaugh, Lima OH 142 (+29)
41. Jamie Ball, Knoxville IA (1) 141 (-4)
42. Chris Martin, Ankeny IA (2) 137 (-2)
43. Josh Baughman, Odessa TX (1) 133 (-9)
44. Travis Rilat, Forney TX 133 (-9)
45. Kyle Bellm, Nixa MO (1) 131 (+3)
46. Trey Starks, Puyallup WA (5) 130 (+14)
47. Shane Golobic, Fremont CA (3) 130 (+10)
48. Brian Bell, Cordova TN (3) 130 (+9)
49. Greg DeCaires, Elk Grove CA (1) 129 (+13)
50. Bryan Howland, Auburn NY 125 (+36)

 

Features Completed: 322

Number of Different Winners: 166

Number of Drivers to Earn Points: 630

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Beaver Stripes Non-Wing 360 Sprint Car Power Rankings – Top 25 (Through July 4):

Adding his fifth win of the year this past weekend in USAC Southwest action at Arizona Speedway, R.J. Johnson holds down the top position in Beaver Stripes Non-Wing 360 Sprint Car Power Rankings.

Vying for the top ranking for a fourth consecutive year, Johnson holds a 74 point advantage over Charles Davis, Jr., with Stevie Sussex in third. Brody Roa makes the jump to fourth with Bryan Clauson rounding out the current top five.

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

1. R.J. Johnson, Phoenix AZ (5) 248
2. Charles Davis, Jr., Buckeye AZ 174
3. Stevie Sussex, Tempe AZ (5) 147
4. Brody Roa, Buena Park CA (3) 119 (+2)
5. Bryan Clauson, Noblesville IN (4) 112 (-1)
6. Mike Martin, Yuma AZ 108 (-1)
7. Matt Rossi, Peoria AZ 101 (+1)
8. D.J. Johnson, Stockton CA (2) 93 (-1)
9. Terry Schank, Jr., Santa Rosa CA (10) 86 (+1)
10. Josh Hodges, Tijeras NM (2) 84 (-1)
11. Richard Vander Weerd, Visalia CA (1) 71 (+2)
12. Jace Vander Weerd, Visalia CA 68 (+4)
13. Trey Marcham, Newcastle OK 67 (-2)
14. Dennis Gile, Phoenix AZ 65 (+6)
15. Nick Aiuto, Camp Verde AZ 64 (+1)
16. Tye Mihocko, Peoria AZ 62 (+1)
17. Brian Hosford, Gilbert AZ 61 (-2)
18. Jason Grady, Flora Vista NM (4) 60 (-6)
19. Rick Kobs, Deer Park WI (6) 56 (-1)
20. Kyle Smith, Moorpark CA (3) 55 (+2)
21. Rob Lindsey, Sherwood OR (2) 48 (+6)
22. Andrew Reinbold, Chandler AZ 48 (-3)
23. Josh Pelkey, Peoria AZ 45 (-2)
24. Austin Liggett, Tracy CA (1) 44 (-1)
25. Shon Deskins, Waddell AZ 40 (-1)

 

Features Completed: 74

Number of Different Winners: 33

Number of Drivers to Earn Points: 123

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www.midgetmadnees.com Midgets (Top 40 – Through July 4):

Tanner Thorson has tacked on several wins in recent weeks to extend his www.midgetmadness.com Midget Power Rankings lead to 46 points over Keith Kunz Racing stablemate Spencer Byston.

With nine wins to his credit, Thorson leads the way in a chase for a second top ranking in a row. Zach Daum and Bryan Clauson hold down third and fourth while Carson Macedo is the third Kunz racer among the top five.

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

1. Tanner Thorson, Minden NV (9) 416
2. Spencer Bayston, Lafayette IN (3) 370
3. Zach Daum, Pocahontas IL (1) 327
4. Bryan Clauson, Noblesville IN (4) 263
5. Carson Macedo, Lemoore CA (3) 233
6. Tyler Thomas, Collinsville OK 184
7. Rico Abreu, Rutherford CA (3) 174
8. Andrew Felker, Carl Junction MO (2) 171
9. Justin Peck, Monrovia IN 169
10. Alex Bright, Collegeville PA (4) 146 (+2)
11. Shane Golobic, Fremont CA (1) 141
12. Christopher Bell, Norman OK (2) 137 (-2)
13. Austin Brown, Millstadt IL (2) 129
14. Ryan Robinson, Foresthill CA 128 (+1)
15. Brady Bacon, Broken Arrow OK 120 (-1)
16. Tucker Klaasmeyer, Paola KS 112
17. Jake Neuman, New Berlin IL 99 (+7)
18. Chad Boat, Phoenix AZ 99 (-1)
19. Jerry Coons, Jr., Tucson AZ 99 (-1)
20. Kyle Larson, Elk Grove CA (1) 96 (-1)
21. Ronnie Gardner, Norco CA (4) 95 (+2)
22. Brenden Bright, Collegeville PA (4) 94 (-1)
23. Trevor Kobylarz, Birdsboro PA (1) 94 (+3)
24. Jason McDougal, Broken Arrow OK (1) 91 (-4)
25. Terry Babb, Decatur IL 84 (-3)
26. Holly Shelton, Sacramento CA 82 (+2)
27. Matt Sherrell, Owasso OK (3) 77 (-2)
28. Michael Faccinto, Hanford CA (1) 74 (+1)
29. Thomas Meseraull, San Jose CA 73 (-2)
30. Steven Shebester, Pauls Valley OK (3) 72 (+10)
31. Brett Arndt, Topton PA (2) 68
32. Ryan Greth, Sharltesville PA 64 (-2)
33. Cory Elliott, Bakersfield CA 59 (+4)
34. Dave Darland, Lincoln IN 59 (-2)
35. Tim McCreadie, Watertown NY 58 (-2)
36. Keith Rauch, Denver CO (3) 56 (+7)
37. Riley Kreisel, Warsaw MO (3) 55 (+5)
38. Shane Cottle, Kokomo IN 55 (-4)
39. Wesley Smith, Nixa MO (3) 52 (+2)
40. Joey Saldana, Brownsburg IN 50 (-5)

 

Features Completed: 80

Number of Different Winners: 37

Number of Drivers to Earn Points: 13

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

1. Paul Weaver, Fremont OH (4) 206
2. Jeff Day, Greenville TX (4) 167 (+6)
3. Tyler Drueke, Eagle NE (4) 165 (+4)
4. Clint Benson, Papillion NE (3) 163 (-1)
5. Luke Cranston, Ness City KS (3) 162 (-1)
6. Chad Wilson, N. Richland Hills TX (7) 158 (+11)
7. Bobby Clark, Fremont OH (2) 150 (-1)
8. Andy Shouse, Oklahoma City OK (3) 147 (+4)
9. Michelle Melton, Flower Mound TX (2) 147 (-4)
10. Nate Dussel, Toledo OH (2) 140 (-8)
11. Jason Martin, Liberal KS (2) 135
12. Steve Rando, Lindsey OH 134 (-2)
13. Jamie Miller, Fostoria OH (1) 127 (+6)
14. John Carney II, El Paso TX (5) 125 (+1)
15. Michael Day, Greenville TX (1) 125 (+6)
16. Logan Scherb, Decatur TX (1) 121 (+1)
17. Zach Newlin, Millerstown PA 118 (+4)
18. Justin Melton, Flower Mound TX (1) 116 (-8)
19. Kyle Capodice, Sandusky OH (1) 115 (+7)
20. Eddie Gallagher, Olive Branch MS (6) 113 (+10)
21. Marcus Thomas, Corsicana TX 113 (-7)
22. Jake Martens, Fairview OK (3) 110 (-9)
23. Trevor Grossenbacher, Holland NE (1) 105
24. Kyle Jones, Kennedale TX (2) 102 (-2)
25. John Ivy, Fremont OH (1) 102 (-7)
26. Zach Blurton, Great Bend KS (1) 96 (+2)
27. Adam Gullion, Lincoln NE (3) 94 (+22)
28. Robert Vetter, Wolfe City TX (2) 93 (-3)
29. Taylor Velasquez, Turpin OK (2) 93 (+3)
30. Nathan Gramley, Lewistown PA (3) 92 (+3)
31. Joe Wood, Jr., Oklahoma City OK (1) 92 (+4)
32. Eddie Strada, Lake Ariel PA (2) 90 (+26)
33. Scott Lutz, Fredericksburg PA (1) 89 (+24)
34. Ken Duke, Selinsgrove PA (1) 88 (+10)
35. Dustin Dinan, Port Clinton OH 88 (-4)
36. Jason Keckler, Fremont OH (2) 87 (-12)
37. Raven Culp, Mesquite TX (1) 86 (+17)
38. Cody Howard, Byhalia MS (1) 86 (+12)
39. Kevin Nagy, East Brunswick NJ (1) 86 (+13)
40. Brian Krummel, Middletown NY (1) 84 (+19)

 

Features Completed: 243

Number of Different Winners: 154

Number of Drivers to Earn Points: 509

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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.