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Power Rankings: Xfinity, Gander Outdoors Truck Series regular-season update
By Zack Albert | Published: August 20, 2019 21
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With the Monster Energy Series off this week, Zack Albert ranks the top 20 drivers in the Xfinity and Gander Outdoors Truck Series. Both series compete on road courses this weekend, with the Xfinity Series racing Saturday at Road America and the Gander Trucks tour visiting Canadian Tire Motorsport Park on Sunday.
(Note: Ranking change reflects the difference since the most recent installment of the Xfinity/Gander Trucks Power Rankings on June 12, another Monster Energy Series off weekend)
(Note: Ranking change reflects the difference since the most recent installment of the Xfinity/Gander Trucks Power Rankings on June 12, another Monster Energy Series off weekend)
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Driver: Harrison Burton
Series: Gander Trucks
Rank: 20
Change: -2
Comment: The 18-year-old driver for Kyle Busch Motorsports clings to the final spot on the Power Rankings pylon. Though Burton's still in the developing stages of his career, missing the Gander Trucks playoffs in a truck bearing the No. 18 is sure to sting.
Series: Gander Trucks
Rank: 20
Change: -2
Comment: The 18-year-old driver for Kyle Busch Motorsports clings to the final spot on the Power Rankings pylon. Though Burton's still in the developing stages of his career, missing the Gander Trucks playoffs in a truck bearing the No. 18 is sure to sting.
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Driver: Ryan Sieg
Series: Xfinity Series
Rank: 19
Change: Not ranked
Comment: It hasn't been flashy, but the steady Sieg has his No. 39 Chevrolet in position to grab one of the final Xfinity playoff spots.
Series: Xfinity Series
Rank: 19
Change: Not ranked
Comment: It hasn't been flashy, but the steady Sieg has his No. 39 Chevrolet in position to grab one of the final Xfinity playoff spots.
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Driver: Tyler Ankrum
Series: Gander Trucks
Rank: 18
Change: Not ranked
Comment: Ankrum joined the series in earnest in March, opening his season in the fourth race of the year. Since then, he has joined the ranks of winners with a Kentucky Speedway breakthrough in July.
Series: Gander Trucks
Rank: 18
Change: Not ranked
Comment: Ankrum joined the series in earnest in March, opening his season in the fourth race of the year. Since then, he has joined the ranks of winners with a Kentucky Speedway breakthrough in July.
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Driver: John Hunter Nemechek
Series: Xfinity Series
Rank: 17
Change: -2
Comment: The GMS Racing driver placed third at Bristol Motor Speedway last weekend, helping to stem the heartburn of three DNFs in six previous races. A solid spring had Nemechek as high as sixth in the Xfinity standings; he has since settled back to 10th.
Series: Xfinity Series
Rank: 17
Change: -2
Comment: The GMS Racing driver placed third at Bristol Motor Speedway last weekend, helping to stem the heartburn of three DNFs in six previous races. A solid spring had Nemechek as high as sixth in the Xfinity standings; he has since settled back to 10th.
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Driver: Johnny Sauter
Series: Gander Trucks
Rank: 16
Change: -3
Comment: The former series champ opened the year with five top-10 finishes in six races, capped by a Dover International Speedway triumph in May. In 10 starts since, Sauter has placed no better than eighth, slipping from second in the series standings to creak into the playoffs.
Series: Gander Trucks
Rank: 16
Change: -3
Comment: The former series champ opened the year with five top-10 finishes in six races, capped by a Dover International Speedway triumph in May. In 10 starts since, Sauter has placed no better than eighth, slipping from second in the series standings to creak into the playoffs.
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Driver: Justin Haley
Series: Xfinity Series
Rank: 15
Change: +2
Comment: Kaulig Racing's flagship driver has consistently churned out top-10 runs to keep himself firmly in the postseason picture. Oh, and he became a Monster Energy Series winner in his side job at Daytona International Speedway in July.
Series: Xfinity Series
Rank: 15
Change: +2
Comment: Kaulig Racing's flagship driver has consistently churned out top-10 runs to keep himself firmly in the postseason picture. Oh, and he became a Monster Energy Series winner in his side job at Daytona International Speedway in July.
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Driver: Noah Gragson
Series: Xfinity Series
Rank: 14
Change: +2
Comment: His first full-time season on the Xfinity circuit has been a modest success, with 13 top 10s in 22 starts for JR Motorsports. Gragson has also led laps in 10 of those races.
Series: Xfinity Series
Rank: 14
Change: +2
Comment: His first full-time season on the Xfinity circuit has been a modest success, with 13 top 10s in 22 starts for JR Motorsports. Gragson has also led laps in 10 of those races.
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Driver: Michael Annett
Series: Xfinity Series
Rank: 13
Change: -1
Comment: Annett's first full season paired with crew chief Travis Mack has been a significant improvement. Since scoring his first Xfinity win in the Daytona opener, he has kept pace for career highs in top fives and top 10s.
Series: Xfinity Series
Rank: 13
Change: -1
Comment: Annett's first full season paired with crew chief Travis Mack has been a significant improvement. Since scoring his first Xfinity win in the Daytona opener, he has kept pace for career highs in top fives and top 10s.
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Driver: Austin Hill
Series: Gander Trucks
Rank: 12
Change: -1
Comment: Hill proved his first career win in the Daytona opener was no fluke, backing it with a recent triumph at Michigan International Speedway and three poles this season for Hattori Racing Enterprises. The strides have been offset by five DNFs, but the postseason offers a fresh start.
Series: Gander Trucks
Rank: 12
Change: -1
Comment: Hill proved his first career win in the Daytona opener was no fluke, backing it with a recent triumph at Michigan International Speedway and three poles this season for Hattori Racing Enterprises. The strides have been offset by five DNFs, but the postseason offers a fresh start.
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Driver: Matt Crafton
Series: Gander Trucks
Rank: 11
Change: -2
Comment: The two-time series champion has gone eight races without a top-five finish. Crafton snagged the final Gander Trucks playoff spot but carries the weight of an uncharacteristic 52-race winless skid.
Series: Gander Trucks
Rank: 11
Change: -2
Comment: The two-time series champion has gone eight races without a top-five finish. Crafton snagged the final Gander Trucks playoff spot but carries the weight of an uncharacteristic 52-race winless skid.
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Driver: Stewart Friesen
Series: Gander Trucks
Rank: 10
Change: -3
Comment: The Canadian driver led the series standings in the early portions of the season and has accumulated top fives in bunches. Most importantly, he finally shook his hard luck with an Eldora Speedway victory, his first in the series after six runner-up finishes.
Series: Gander Trucks
Rank: 10
Change: -3
Comment: The Canadian driver led the series standings in the early portions of the season and has accumulated top fives in bunches. Most importantly, he finally shook his hard luck with an Eldora Speedway victory, his first in the series after six runner-up finishes.
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Driver: Grant Enfinger
Series: Gander Trucks
Rank: 9
Change: -4
Comment: Holding serve in the Gander Trucks standings carried Enfinger to the regular-season title. He's still seeking his first win of the year, which would be well-timed for a march through the playoffs.
Series: Gander Trucks
Rank: 9
Change: -4
Comment: Holding serve in the Gander Trucks standings carried Enfinger to the regular-season title. He's still seeking his first win of the year, which would be well-timed for a march through the playoffs.
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Driver: Chase Briscoe
Series: Xfinity Series
Rank: 8
Change: -2
Comment: Briscoe's first full season in the Xfinity Series has been marked by consistency, his 17 top 10s in 22 races topped by an Iowa Speedway victory last month. He actually owns the best average finish among series regulars at 8.4.
Series: Xfinity Series
Rank: 8
Change: -2
Comment: Briscoe's first full season in the Xfinity Series has been marked by consistency, his 17 top 10s in 22 races topped by an Iowa Speedway victory last month. He actually owns the best average finish among series regulars at 8.4.
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Driver: Justin Allgaier
Series: Xfinity Series
Rank: 7
Change: -3
Comment: Allgaier has ranked among the top levels of Xfinity regulars, but the lack of victories has dogged the JRM No. 7 team. Contrast against last season's five-win campaign, the bare cupboard is striking. The home stretch offers a chance at redemption.
Series: Xfinity Series
Rank: 7
Change: -3
Comment: Allgaier has ranked among the top levels of Xfinity regulars, but the lack of victories has dogged the JRM No. 7 team. Contrast against last season's five-win campaign, the bare cupboard is striking. The home stretch offers a chance at redemption.
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Driver: Brett Moffitt
Series: Gander Trucks
Rank: 6
Change: +4
Comment: There has been little let-up in Moffitt's switch from Hattori to GMS this season, and the No. 24 is peaking at the right time. His three wins this year have come in the last eight races, including a Bristol triumph that has cleared his way to the postseason's next round.
Series: Gander Trucks
Rank: 6
Change: +4
Comment: There has been little let-up in Moffitt's switch from Hattori to GMS this season, and the No. 24 is peaking at the right time. His three wins this year have come in the last eight races, including a Bristol triumph that has cleared his way to the postseason's next round.
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Driver: Austin Cindric
Series: Xfinity Series
Rank: 5
Change: +3
Comment: The 20-year-old full-timer for Team Penske has put all the pieces together this year, building a measure of momentum late in the regular season. His last six races have produced his first two wins (Watkins Glen International, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course) and three pole positions.
Series: Xfinity Series
Rank: 5
Change: +3
Comment: The 20-year-old full-timer for Team Penske has put all the pieces together this year, building a measure of momentum late in the regular season. His last six races have produced his first two wins (Watkins Glen International, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course) and three pole positions.
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Driver: Ross Chastain
Series: Gander Trucks
Rank: 4
Change: Not Ranked
Comment: Few drivers have been hotter since Chastain switched his championship-points eligibility over to the Gander Trucks in June. He rocketed into the title chase with a pair of victories, adding an Xfinity win at Daytona to boot.
Series: Gander Trucks
Rank: 4
Change: Not Ranked
Comment: Few drivers have been hotter since Chastain switched his championship-points eligibility over to the Gander Trucks in June. He rocketed into the title chase with a pair of victories, adding an Xfinity win at Daytona to boot.
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Driver: Cole Custer
Series: Xfinity Series
Rank: 3
Change: --
Comment: Custer has cooled slightly since winning at Kentucky in June but remains firmly in the discussion of championship favorites. With his growth this season and five wins in his pocket, a Monster Energy Series seat seemingly isn't far away.
Series: Xfinity Series
Rank: 3
Change: --
Comment: Custer has cooled slightly since winning at Kentucky in June but remains firmly in the discussion of championship favorites. With his growth this season and five wins in his pocket, a Monster Energy Series seat seemingly isn't far away.
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Driver: Christopher Bell
Series: Xfinity Series
Rank: 2
Change: --
Comment: Bell leads the Xfinity tour in laps led by a wide margin (1,268 to Custer's 782) and boasts the best average start, a remarkable 4.0. His five wins and all-around performance have only bolstered his status as a title contender.
Series: Xfinity Series
Rank: 2
Change: --
Comment: Bell leads the Xfinity tour in laps led by a wide margin (1,268 to Custer's 782) and boasts the best average start, a remarkable 4.0. His five wins and all-around performance have only bolstered his status as a title contender.
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Driver: Tyler Reddick
Series: Xfinity Series
Rank: 1
Change: --
Comment: Not much has rattled the unflappable 23-year-old driver and his No. 2 Richard Childress Racing team. Reddick rides a streak of six consecutive top fives, and his 19 top 10s in 22 races leads the series. His four wins are capped by his most recent victory a Bristol, a worst-to-first charge that showcased the strength of his title defense.
Series: Xfinity Series
Rank: 1
Change: --
Comment: Not much has rattled the unflappable 23-year-old driver and his No. 2 Richard Childress Racing team. Reddick rides a streak of six consecutive top fives, and his 19 top 10s in 22 races leads the series. His four wins are capped by his most recent victory a Bristol, a worst-to-first charge that showcased the strength of his title defense.