Thread: Autosport's Top 50 Drivers of 2007

To get this thread back to tracks, all I just mean that autosport have taken drivers from the most popular and respected carseries. IRL and even more the V8's are behind series like F1 or WRC when it comes to "respect" for the series. Franchitti, Dixon and Kanaan won/took part for something else than just random GP's. Indy 500, Sebring...And that is why they "penetrated" the front of F1 and WRC drivers. Anyways doing these kind of lists is bit silly IMO, it's like trying to do top 50 list of babes or hunks.

Originally Posted by Harakimi

To get this thread back to tracks, all I just mean that autosport have taken drivers from the most popular and respected carseries. IRL and even more the V8's are behind series like F1 or WRC when it comes to "respect" for the series. Franchitti, Dixon and Kanaan won/took part for something else than just random GP's. Indy 500, Sebring...And that is why they "penetrated" the front of F1 and WRC drivers. Anyways doing these kind of lists is bit silly IMO, it's like trying to do top 50 list of babes or hunks.

Yeah, good points. Opinions play a big part in these type lists. You seen the sports lists....best quarterbacks, best runningbacks, best defense, etc.

I just thought it was interesting to put up and inspire comments about it.

Originally Posted by DanicaRules

And why isnt Danica Patrick on that list ?

Because I think very few people think she's one of the top 50 drivers in the world.

I think she was fairly consistant this year warranting a spot somewhere on the list. Jenson Button sux!! He has be OK in the past but #5 come on!!

Originally Posted by JoStream

Very strange rankings . There is absolutely not basis for comparison once you do an inter-series list like that

Autosport really doesn't need to do that. They have a fairly good reputation, and that just takes it away

Yeah, I couldnt find anything on how they rate the drivers.

Originally Posted by DanicaRules

Yeah, I couldnt find anything on how they rate the drivers.

I think the following is included in the formula:

Code:

if($driver == "British")
    $points = $points+100000;
else
   $points = $points-50;

That could be driver..

But honestly, there are quite a few names on there I dont recognize at all...

Originally Posted by DanicaRules

But honestly, there are quite a few names on there I dont recognize at all...

Then it's time to brush up on your non IRL/NASCAR motorsport viewing!

Originally Posted by Driverdb

Then it's time to brush up on your non IRL/NASCAR motorsport viewing!

Yeah, you get me out of those 2 motorsports and Im pretty lost but Im starting to learn here. This place has been a big help..