Power Rankings
September 15, 2009

New this Week

None

Dropped Out

None
Gain of the Week

Gain of the Week
Kurt Busch
Kurt Busch
Up three spots
Drop of the Week

Drop of the Week
Juan Pablo Montoya
Juan Pablo Montoya
Down four spots
 Rankings
 Rank   Name   Comments 
1:Denny Hamlin This weeks' Power Rankings are all about what drivers are privately thinking as we head into the Chase: "Hey world, check me out!"
2:Jeff Gordon "I want number five."
3:Jimmie Johnson "Don't worry, Chad. I got this."
4:Mark Martin "Phew!"
5:Tony Stewart "Bring back Summer!"
6:Brian Vickers "Nanny-nanny booh booh!"
7:Kyle Busch "This sucks."
8:Kurt Busch "(Bleeping) great timing, Pat!"
9:Kasey Kahne "Ford?!?!?!"
10:Ryan Newman "The fishing should be good in New Hampshire."
11:Greg Biffle "We got no shot."
12:Juan Pablo Montoya "We made it!"
Lucky Dog:Kevin Harvick "We're gonna win one before the season ends."
DNF:Matt Kenseth "Thank God it's almost over."
Disclaimer: The NASCAR Power Rankings are based on the opinions of the Yahoo! Sports editorial staff and do not necessarily reflect actual driver standings or race results. Send a question or comment on the latest rankings.