Brant James: Edwards, Ky. Busch among top drivers in this week's NASCAR Power Rankings

Three already-defined title contenders are denied the big prize. A former champion reaches out and grabs it by grabbing two less tires. A fully inflated power rankings ...
1. Carl Edwards: Points leader Carl Edwards led 117 laps on Sunday at Dover, but his shot at victory was undone -- along with Jimmie Johnson and Clint Bowyer -- by taking four tires on a final pit stop after a caution. With many of the cars pursuing the fast three opting for two tires, the class cars of the race were left with too many challengers and too little real estate to reconcile in the final 30 laps. Edwards should remain contented with another strong race car, seventh-place finish and continued hold on the top spot.

2. Jimmie Johnson: Ditto. Jimmie Johnson was in line to tie Bobby Allison and Richard Petty as Dover International Speedway's alltime wins leader, but his seventh victory there eluded him on the pit call. Johnson said he completely understood crew chief Chad Knaus' decision and shru...

Source: http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/brant_james_edwards_ky_busch_among_top_drivers_in_this_weeks_nascar_power_rankings/4742164

Christian Danner Jorge Daponte Anthony Davidson Jimmy Davies