Pit Box Power Rankings Heading Into Pocono

1.Chad Knaus, #48 Lowe's Chevrolet
It was evident early on that the 48 was going to be the car to beat. Chad Knaus kept up with the race track and kept JJ up front all day. Even after the final pit stop of the day put the 48 towards the back of the top ten, Knaus never panicked. Johnson's car was so good that he was able to work the high line and wheel the Lowe's Chevy around Greg Biffle and eventually Tony Stewart to capture the team's 2nd win of the year.

2.Darian Grubb, #14 Old Spice/Office Max Chevrolet
Made the right calls to get Tony Stewart up front when it counted most. Darian Grubb and Tony Stewart kept working on the car and made it good enough to give Jimmie Johnson a run for his money at the end of the race. Darian Grubb has taken this team and made it a threat everywhere they unload.

3.Greg Erwin, #16 3M Ford
Using two-tire strategy on the last stop, Greg Erwin put his driver in a position to win with 25 to go. If not for a hard-charging Jimmie Johnson and Tony Stewart this team could have very easily ended up in victory lane.

4(tie).Bob Osborne, #99 AFLAC/Claritan Ford
The last two weeks have shown that Bob Osborne is slowly but surely getting this group back to the level everyone expects them to be at. Osborne and company head to Pocono where both he and Carl Edwards have had a lot of success.

Tony Gibson, #39 U.S. Army Chevrolet
Tony Gibson is finding ways to get Ryan Newman up front and keep him there. Building off the success of teammate and car owner Tony Stewart, this team unloads fast and is a mainstay in the top ten. Gibson has to be excited heading to Pocono where, in 2008, he and Mark Martin almost ended up in victory lane.

5.Todd Berrier, #07 Jack Daniels' Chevrolet
It goes without saying that Todd Berrier is one of the best crew chiefs in the garage. His wins and success with Kevin Harvick back that up. Since moving over to the 07, the chemistry between Berrier and Casey Mears is building and the results show it. Last week's top ten at Dover could be a sign of good things to come.

Honorable Mention:
Lance McGrew, #88 Amp Energy/National Guard Chevrolet
Last week's trip to Dover had to be the most stressful weekend Lance McGrew has ever had in his career as a crew chief. After failing to qualify for the race with Brad Keselowski, McGrew moved over to the 88 to get a head start on his new gig as Dale Jr's crew chief. Working with a car that was already loaded and ready to head to Dover McGrew, along side Brian Whitesell and Rex Stump, worked through all the drama and hype and brought the 88 home in 12th.

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