Pena ranked second in new ‘Hunter Index’

Experience or the new kid in the spotlight?

That was the question posed to the panel of auto racing writers and NASCAR representatives tasked with compiling the inaugural Hunter Index – a brand new feature on NASCARHomeTracks.com that will spotlight the top 10 drivers in the NASCAR Developmental Series in a monthly power poll.

The first edition boiled down to a simple question: Which driver enters the 2010 season with the most momentum?

In the end, it was three-time NASCAR Whelen All-American Series champion Philip Morris who got the nod over Sergio Pena, who was impressive in his NASCAR K&N Pro Series debut with a runner-up finish in January’s NASCAR Toyota All-Star Showdown.

Defending NASCAR K&N Pro Series East champion Ryan Truex was a close third… Read more about the Index at NASCARHomeTracks.com