NASCAR Power Rankings: Our updated top 10 drivers list. Where's Shane van Gisbergen?
It's tough to win two straight races, and three of the past five, and stay on the outside looking in. But such is the disparity between Shane van Gisbergen on road courses and Shane van Gisbergen everywhere else.
Advertisement
Given that one-sixth of the Cup schedule is on road courses, should SVG get at least a cursory visit to that 10th slot on our board this week? If not now, for Pete's sake, when? Fair question.
He's collecting trophies, but Shane van Gisbergen hasn't cracked our top-10 yet.
Here's another fair question: Should Denny Hamlin still be on the far-north end of our top 10? He's had two clunkers in the past three weeks, sandwiched around a rare quality finish on a road course, maybe because that road course was actually a street course.
But with the other three-time winners (Kyle Larson, Christopher Bell) bogged down a bit, who else would you put there? So it remains Denny, for now.
Advertisement
1. Denny Hamlin
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JULY 06: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Progressive Toyota, drives during the NASCAR Cup Series Grant Park 165 at Chicago Street Course on July 06, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by)
Grip on our top spot is weakening, as is his grip on the 23XI charter, if NASCAR decides to play hardball.
2. Chase Elliott
Keeps piling up points and conserving room in the trophy case.
3. Kyle Larson
Played some pinball at Sonoma as his Summer of Shove continues.
4. Christopher Bell
A fifth at Sonoma slowed his recent mini-slump.
5. Chase Briscoe
Made SVG work on the late restarts at Sonoma and got a rare good road-course finish.
6. Chris Buescher
Wonders why he's never found the White Cliffs of Dover.
7. William Byron
Not back on eight cylinders yet, but probably back to 7½.
8. Alex Bowman
A win and five top-5s in his last seven Dover starts.
Advertisement
9. Tyler Reddick
Made some hay at road courses the past two weeks, but right-hand turns at Dover aren't recommended.
10. Ryan Blaney
Wine country delivered sour grapes. Raise your hand if you didn't irritate Blaney at Sonoma.
— Email Ken Willis at ken.willis@news-jrnl.com
This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: NASCAR Top 10: From Denny Hamlin to Ryan Blaney, and where's SVG?
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
17 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Methode Electronics to Present at the J.P. Morgan Auto Conference
CHICAGO, Ill., Aug. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Methode Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: MEI), a leading global supplier of custom-engineered solutions for user interface, lighting, and power distribution applications, will present at the J.P. Morgan Auto Conference on Tuesday, August 12th at 12:40 p.m. EDT. A simultaneous webcast can be accessed on the company's website, by selecting the Investors page. The webcast will also be archived on the same Investors page. About Methode Electronics, Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: MEI) is a leading global supplier of custom-engineered solutions with sales, engineering and manufacturing locations in North America, Europe, Middle East and Asia. We design, engineer, and produce mechatronic products for OEMs utilizing our broad range of technologies for user interface, lighting system, power distribution and sensor applications. Our solutions are found in the end markets of transportation (including automotive, commercial vehicle, e-bike, aerospace, bus, and rail), cloud computing infrastructure, construction equipment, and consumer appliance. Our business is managed on a segment basis, with those segments being Automotive, Industrial, and Interface. For Methode Electronics, K. CherryVice President Investor Relationsrcherry@ in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
17 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Disney earnings preview: All eyes on ESPN amid streaming push
Disney (DIS) is set to report fiscal third quarter results before the bell on Wednesday. Investor attention is squarely on its sports strategy amid reports that ESPN has reached a deal to acquire key NFL Media assets, including NFL RedZone, in exchange for an equity stake of up to 10% in the network. Sports remain a central pillar of Disney's streaming strategy as ESPN prepares to launch a new standalone service this fall. Analysts see the debut as a key step toward more bundling opportunities with Disney+ and Hulu as streamers across the industry work to retain subscribers and reduce churn. Here's how Wall Street expects Disney to perform, according to consensus estimates compiled by Bloomberg: Total revenue: $23.68 billion versus $23.16 billion in Q3 2024 Adjusted earnings per share: $1.46 versus $1.39 in Q3 2024 Entertainment revenue: $10.82 billion versus $10.58 billion in Q3 2024 Parks and Experiences revenue: $8.87 billion versus $8.39 billion in Q3 2024 Sports revenue: $4.44 billion versus $4.56 billion in Q3 2024 Disney+ subscriber net additions: 2.05 million versus 7.7 million in Q3 2024 "With the NFL as an investor, ESPN's long-term future is incrementally more secure," Morgan Stanley analyst Ben Swinburne wrote in a note previewing the results. "While the NFL cannot stop cord-cutting and will surely not give Disney a discount in future rights renewals, by investing in ESPN, the NFL will be even more motivated to help ESPN survive and potentially thrive in the new streaming-first world ahead," he wrote. Read more: Live coverage of corporate earnings In May, Disney raised its full-year profit forecast to $5.75 a share, marking a 16% increase from fiscal 2024. "If the macro backdrop remains healthy, we see Disney generating healthy double-digit adjusted EPS growth in the years ahead," Swinburne added, raising his price target on the stock to $140 from the prior $120. Disney stock has rebounded about 7% since the start of 2025 but still slightly lags the broader S&P 500 (^GSPC). The push into streaming comes as Disney continues to adapt to the mass exodus of pay-TV subscribers. In June, the company laid off several hundred employees across its global operations in a bid to streamline costs, with cuts impacting areas such as TV marketing, publicity, and corporate finance. In a statement to Yahoo Finance, Disney said at the time that it had taken a "surgical" approach to minimize the number of impacted roles, adding that no entire teams were being eliminated. Since 2023, Disney has cut more than 8,000 jobs as part of a $7.5 billion cost-savings initiative. Beyond sports and streaming, Disney's Parks and Experiences segment remains a key growth driver. Wall Street analysts expect operating income from the unit to accelerate in fiscal 2026, fueled by new cruise ships and the continued ramp-up of international and domestic park expansions. In a notable push abroad, the company recently announced plans to open a new theme park and resort in Abu Dhabi — its first major expansion into the Middle East and its seventh global resort. The move comes as fresh competition emerges closer to home following the debut of NBCUniversal's Epic Universe in May. Alexandra Canal is a Senior Reporter at Yahoo Finance. Follow her on X @allie_canal, LinkedIn, and email her at Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
17 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Vikings receiver Jordan Addison suspended for 3 games as a result of 2024 DUI
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison has been suspended by the NFL in connection to a DUI charge from 2024, the NFL announced on Tuesday. Addison will miss three games as a result of the suspension, though he is still permitted to practice with the team and play in the preseason. Addison was arrested in Southern California last July after being found "asleep at the wheel" while blocking a freeway lane near Los Angeles International Airport. He was charged with driving under the influence after being arrested under suspicion of drunk driving. Addison was facing a minimum three-game suspension from the NFL as a result of the incident. The third-year receiver was set to go in front of a jury trial last month, but instead pled down to a lesser offense. Addison will serve 12 months' probation as part of the lesser charge, known as a "wet reckless"; the charge, also known as "wet and reckless," is a reckless driving charge where alcohol or drugs are involved, but carries a lesser sentence than a DUI. In addition to receiving probation, Addison was required to pay a fine and finish two online courses related to driving under the influence, per Addison's agent Tim Younger, who said that he expects Addison's probation to end early after six months. As a result of pleading down, Addison will not have his driver's license suspended. Despite not being formally convicted of a DUI, Addison is still subject to the NFL's strict personal conduct policy, which states that players who have violated the policy can still be punished even if they do not receive a criminal conviction. Addison has put up two consistent years with Minnesota, starting in 15 games last season. He is the team's second-leading receiver and scorer behind star Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson, who is currently questionable with a hamstring injury without a clear timeline for return.
