INDYCAR Power Rankings: Scott Dixon Moves Up to No. 1
Scott Dixon secured the victory on Sunday at Mid-Ohio and continues to climb the INDYCAR power rankings with his third consecutive top-10 finish, along with two top-five results in the last three races. The top position remains with Alex Palou while Rinus VeeKay has made his way into the rankings with finishes of seventh, tenth, and ninth in his previous three outings. jiliasia casino agent 8k8 Please note that there will not be a power ranking report following the next race, but one after the upcoming double-header weekend at Iowa Speedway.
This Week’s Rankings
Dropped Out: David Malukas (Last Week: 9)
On the Verge: David Malukas, Scott McLaughlin, Nolan Siegel
#1 Alex Palou – Chip Ganassi Racing
While Palou made some uncharacteristic mistakes, he still managed to finish second at Mid-Ohio. Though he missed out on the win, the championship appears to be well within reach, with no driver within 100 points as seven races remain.
#2 Scott Dixon – Chip Ganassi Racing
Is there an INDYCAR season where Scott Dixon does not step onto the winner’s podium? It doesn’t seem likely. Dixon’s win marked his first podium finish since the season opener at St. Petersburg, where he finished second.
#3 Kyle Kirkwood – Andretti Global
Kirkwood had a decent but not extraordinary weekend at Mid-Ohio, starting seventh and finishing eighth. He remains in second place in the standings, 113 points behind Palou.
#4 Pato O’Ward – Arrow McLaren
After a disappointing start in 14th place, O’Ward showcased some speed, finishing fifth. He currently sits third in the standings, 125 points behind Palou.
#5 Christian Lundgaard – Arrow McLaren
Lundgaard made his way back to the podium at Mid-Ohio. After having three podium finishes in the first four races, he started second and finished third, marking a great weekend for the Arrow McLaren driver.
#6 Felix Rosenqvist – Meyer Shank Racing
Rosenqvist employed a two-stop strategy like winner Dixon and finished sixth at Mid-Ohio, currently placing him sixth in the standings. Additionally, he sported a cool Ozzy Osbourne-themed car design. phjoy com casino login password
#7 Colton Herta – Andretti Global
Herta had a much-needed day at Mid-Ohio, starting fifth and finishing fourth, despite a pit road mishap. His third-place finish at Detroit now feels like a distant memory for the Andretti driver.
#8 Marcus Armstrong – Meyer Shank Racing
Armstrong claimed a solid seventh-place finish, positioning him eighth in the series standings. This result marks his fourth consecutive top-10 finish for Meyer Shank Racing.
#9 Santino Ferrucci – A.J. Foyt Racing
Ferrucci faced a tough weekend, which likely impacted the momentum for the A.J. Foyt Racing team. He started in 17th and finished 16th at Mid-Ohio, with some questionable maneuvers on track.
#10 Rinus VeeKay – Dale Coyne Racing
VeeKay, who was previously unranked, finished ninth at Mid-Ohio, securing his third consecutive top-10 finish and fifth in the last seven races rich711.com. The key for his team has been overcoming back-to-back 27th-place finishes at Indy and Detroit.
Bob Pockrass covers NASCAR and INDYCAR for FOX Sports, boasting decades of experience in motorsports journalism, including over 30 Daytona 500s. He has worked with ESPN, Sporting News, NASCAR Scene magazine, and The News-Journal. Follow him on Twitter @bobpockrass. wsbet88.live
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