Nick Hoffman Maintained Lead in Power Rankings
DirtonDirt updated its Top 25 rankings following recent competition success across dirt late model series.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in Motorsports
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Nick Hoffman has retained the No. 1 spot in the latest DirtonDirt power rankings after sweeping the World of Outlaws Late Model Series events. The updated list also features the return of Brian Shirley and Cody Overton.
Why it matters
The power rankings highlight top performers based on recent competitive results, providing a benchmark for the most successful drivers in the sport. The list is updated weekly when a minimum participation threshold is met by the ranked drivers.
Cody Overton rejoined the rankings following four consecutive victories, while Brian Shirley entered the list after his $56,000 Jackson 100 win. Meanwhile, Josh Rice and Jason Feger climbed the rankings by four and three slots, respectively.
The players
Nick Hoffman
He is the current top-ranked driver in the dirt late model series who achieved a sweep at I-55 Federated Raceway Park.
Brian Shirley
He is a competitive driver who rejoined the Top 25 list after winning the Jackson 100 at Brownstown Speedway.
Cody Overton
He is a rising driver who rejoined the rankings following a streak of four consecutive race victories.
DirtonDirt
It is a media organization that maintains and publishes power rankings for the dirt late model racing circuit.
Todd Turner
He is the individual responsible for compiling and tabulating the final ranking results for the organization.
The details
The rankings are determined by a 10-member committee of staffers and contributors who evaluate recent performance, with Todd Turner handling final tabulation. Hoffman secured his standing through a strong performance at I-55 Federated Raceway Park, while Overton reached the list through victories at venues including Lincoln Park Speedway.
Timeline
September 15, 2026: Date of previous ranking balloting.
September 17-20, 2026: Period with insufficient driver participation.
September 29, 2026: Publication of the current power rankings.
Mid-November 2026: Anticipated conclusion of weekly rankings.
The Big Picture
The DirtonDirt Top 25 power rankings track driver performance metrics throughout the late model season. This update reflects the ongoing weekly evaluation process used by the committee to maintain the rankings.
The movement of drivers like Josh Rice and Jason Feger indicates significant shifts in the season's competitive balance as teams prepare for the final stretch. Drivers falling out of the Top 25, such as Dustin Sorensen and Zack Mitchell, face increased pressure to regain form in upcoming races.
The takeaway
Maintaining the top spot amidst intense series competition illustrates the high level of performance required to stay at the front of the rankings. Fans can monitor the consistency of these drivers as the series heads toward its mid-November conclusion.
What happens next
Weekly power rankings are scheduled to continue through mid-November 2026.
Further reading
Explore more analysis and standings on the Motorsports section page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Floracing.
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