The All-Motorsport Power Rankings: Week Five

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Jeremy Lusk, Freestyle Motorcross rider, who died last week following a crash at an event in Costa Rica.

You'll probably be glad to know that neither Brian Vickers or Dale Earnhardt Jr make an appearance this week, although many of their NASCAR brethrin make the list.

Now, on with the rankings. Sorry for the delay but I have repaid you with new improved spangliness.

15 Joey Logano (NASCAR)

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 15: Joey Logano, driver of the #20 Home Depot Toyota, crashes during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 15, 2009 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty

Despite continuing his introduction to the many and varied walls of NASCAR, master Logano continues to garner stupid amounts of media atten.......

Complete Daytona 500 results

14 Danica Patrick (Indycar)

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 24: Danica Patrick driver of the #7 Motorola Andretti Green Racing Dallara Honda prepares for practice for the IRL Indy Car Series Nikon Indy 300 on October 24, 2008 on the Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflon

She’s baaaaaaack! This week with the apparent news that the embryonic USF1 team want to test her, presumably not her English skills.

BARCELONA, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 14: Robert Doornbos of the Nederlands and team Red Bull in the pits during Formua One Testing at the Circuit de Catalunya, on November 14, 2007 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)

Last week he got a NHL ride with backing from ING. This week ING pull out of the Renault F1 team.

Be afraid, be very afraid.

12 Renault F1 (F1)

JEREZ DE LA FRONTERA, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 12: Fernando Alonso of Spain and team Renault in action during Formula 1 testing on February 12, 2009 in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)

And on the subject of ING, at least we’ll get a new livery next year.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 07: Scott Riggs driver of the #36 Toyota, Drives during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 7, 2009 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by John Harrelson/Getty Im

Quite possibly the racing high point of the week, as approximately 85 percent of the viewing public became Scott Riggs fans Thursday (sorry Nemechek fans).

MONTEREY, CA - OCTOBER 17: David Brabham drives the #9 LMP2 Patron Highcroft Racing Acura ARX-01B during practice for the American Le Mans Series Monterey Sports Car Championship on October 17, 2008 at the Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterey, Californi

David is just going to be confused come Sebring, driving for Acura, against Peugeot who he’ll drive for at Le Mans, if Aston turn up then who knows what he’ll do.

SAKHIR, BAHRAIN - FEBRUARY 17: Kimi Raikkonen of Finland and Ferrari practices a pitstop during Formula One testing ahead of the 2009 Formula One season at the Bahrain International Circuit on February 17, 2009 in Sakhir, Bahrain. (Photo by Paul Gilham/

Remember Kimi, he was once good at Formula One. Now he might be getting second wind, topping the latest test times.

Tuesday's Bahrain test times

8 Elliott Sadler (NASCAR)

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 14: Elliott Sadler, driver of the #19 Stanley Tools Dodge prepares to drive during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 14, 2009 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Phot

There is some evidence that Elliott suffers from paranoia, believing that weather is conspiring against him.

This way to Elliott's world!

7 Henning Solberg (WRC)

HAMAR, NORWAY - FEBRUARY 14: Henning Solberg and Cato Menkerud of Stobart VK M-Sport Ford Rally Team, Ford Focus RS in action during Leg 2 of Rally Norway 2009 on February 14, 2009 in Hamar, Norway. (Photo by Reporter Images/Getty Images)

While his brother has got all the attention, as least as far as these listings go Henning snuck into 4th, two spot better than Petter.

Final Rally Standings

6 Kevin Harvick (NASCAR)

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 12: Kevin Harvick, driver of the #29 Shell/Pennzoil Chevrolet, comes in for a pit stop during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Gatorade Duel 2 at Daytona International Speedway on February 12, 2009 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Ph

After a comment on FOX proclaiming Harvick the king of “where the hell did he come from” I fully expect a titanic power struggle between he and Matt Kenseth for that title......

5 Matt Kenseth (NASCAR)

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 15: Matt Kenseth, driver of the #17 DEWALT Ford, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 15, 2009 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by J

...a struggle in which Kenseth won the opening battle, and I know he won the race, but when you are that boring and only lead one lap you only get fifth in the rankings.

4 Mikko Hirvonen (WRC)

HAMAR, NORWAY - FEBRUARY 14: Mikko Hirvonen and Jarmo Lehtinen of BP Ford Abu Dhabi WRT, Ford Focus RS in action during Leg 2 of Rally Norway 2009 on February 14, 2009 in Hamar, Norway. (Photo by Reporter Images/Getty Images)

Mikko should go to Elliott Sadler’s world, I doubt there are any Frenchmen there.

3 Tony Stewart (NASCAR)

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 15: Tony Stewart, driver of the #14 Office Depot/Old Spice Chevrolet, prepares to climb into his car prior to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 15, 2009 in Daytona Beach, F

What does this man have to do to win the Daytona 500. He brings a pretty much brand new team in, which gets through 5 cars in the week, then gets stopped in his tracks by rain. Next week: Tony’s World.

2 A.J. Allmendinger (NASCAR)

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 14: AJ Allmendinger, driver of the #44 Valvoline Dodge, prepares to practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 14, 2009 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Jason Smit

Who had the best speedweeks?

Tony Stewart? Matt Kenseth? Kevin Harvick? Nope, A.J. Allmendinger

He races his way into the 500, runs well in the pack all day and finishes third, gaining posted prize money of $786,563, which probably still isn’t enough to get him too far beyond Cali.

Probably more than you ever wanted to know about A.J

1 Sebastien Loeb (WRC)

HAMAR, NORWAY - FEBRUARY 15: Sebastien Loeb (R) of France and Daniel Elena of Monaco, celebrate after overall victory in Rally Norway 2009 on February 15, 2009 in Hamar, Norway. (Photo by Reporter Images/Getty Images)

Seb’s postcard from Norway.

Salut

C’est Froid en Norway!

Citroen est sur-chiens!? We tell une pork-pie!

Citroen est No.1!!

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The All-Motorsport Power Rankings: Week Five

James Broomhead

15 Joey Logano (NASCAR)

14 Danica Patrick (Indycar)

13 Robert Doornbos (Indycar)

12 Renault F1 (F1)

11 Scott Riggs (NASCAR)

10 David Brabham (ALMS)

9 Kimi Raikkonen (F1)