Post-Race 4 – Kansas Speedway

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Tier 1 — Championship Drivers

1. Howard Peeples (—)

Trend: —

2 wins in 4 races plus consistent front-running pace keeps Peeples at the top — but the gap has closed. Kansas (P3, laps led) showed he’s still elite, but no longer untouchable.

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2. Daryl W Johnson (↑)

Trend: ↑

This is now the hottest driver in the series.

• Rockingham: 75 laps led (dominant pace)
• Kansas: Win, 33 laps led, 0 incidents

 Best combination of speed + execution right now. He’s knocking on the door of the top spot.

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3. Adam Ramsey (↓)

Trend: ↓

Still one of the fastest drivers in the field, but Kansas exposed the volatility.

• Win at Rockingham
• Lap 2 damage at Kansas derailed his race

 Ceiling is championship-level — floor is now a concern.

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Tier 2 — Strong Contenders

4. Brian J Boyd (—)

Trend: —

Consistently near the front.

Kansas: P4 + laps led.

 Speed is there every week — still looking for that breakthrough win.

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5. Shawn Hughes (↑)

Trend: ↑

Back-to-back strong runs:

• Rockingham: P3 (+10)
• Kansas: P5

 Quietly becoming one of the most reliable drivers in the field.

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Tier 3 — Rising / Breakout Drivers

6. Dana Shepherd (NEW)

Trend: ↑

P2 in his first start, led laps, ran up front all night.

 Immediate impact. If he runs more races, he climbs quickly.

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7. Clifford Allison III (↓)

Trend: ↓

Breakout at Rockingham, but less impact at Kansas. Still dangerous, but needs consistency.

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8. Douglas Scalice (—)

Trend: —

Consistent forward mover week-to-week.

 Not flashy, but building a solid season.

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Tier 4 — Needs Consistency

9. Gary May (↓)

Trend: ↓

Pole at Kansas, but pit road penalty ruined the night.

 Speed is there — execution is the issue.

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10. Marc Bender2 (↓)

Trend: ↓

Strong Texas, quieter since. Needs to re-enter the conversation.