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IndyCar Driver Power Rankings: Dixon challenges Newgarden for top spot at Watkins Glen

ByAsher Fair|
FORT WORTH, TX - JUNE 09: Scott Dixon, driver of the #9 NTT Data Chip Ganassi Racing Honda, practices for the Verizon IndyCar Series Rainguard Water Sealers 600 at Texas Motor Speedway on June 9, 2017 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images)
FORT WORTH, TX - JUNE 09: Scott Dixon, driver of the #9 NTT Data Chip Ganassi Racing Honda, practices for the Verizon IndyCar Series Rainguard Water Sealers 600 at Texas Motor Speedway on June 9, 2017 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images)
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FORT WORTH, TX – JUNE 09: Marco Andretti, driver of the #27 Andretti Autosport Honda (Photo by Sarah Crabill/Getty Images)
FORT WORTH, TX – JUNE 09: Marco Andretti, driver of the #27 Andretti Autosport Honda (Photo by Sarah Crabill/Getty Images)

After the 16th of 17 races this season at Watkins Glen, how do the IndyCar driver power rankings look? Who’s up and who’s down?

The 2017 IndyCar Grand Prix and the Glen featured lots of action with plenty of close racing. The race featured four caution flag periods and included eight official lead changes among six different leaders.

Which drivers saw additions to their cases for high positions in these power rankings at Watkins Glen, and which drivers had rough days that prevented them from adding to their cases at making jumps to higher spots?

NOTE: This list only includes full-time drivers. The “Last Race” category includes each driver’s rankings in the previous edition of the IndyCar driver power rankings.