The All-Motorsport Power Rankings: Week Six

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Mardi Gras!

While Americans get beads, beer, and mostly naked ladies deep into the night, we Brits have a more sedate celebration, involving pancakes!

Don't get me wrong, I love my pancakes, but given a choice between a room full of pancakes and a room full of beer and mostly naked ladies, there is only one choice, and it has nothing to do with flour, milk, butter, and eggs.

Anyway, back on topic.

15. Fairuz Fauzy (A1 GP)

TAUPO, NEW ZEALAND - JANUARY 23: Fairuz Fauzy of Malaysia smokes his tyres up as he spins his car at the hairpin turn during official practice session two for the New Zealand A1 Grand Prix at the Taupo Race Track January 23, 2009 in Taupo, New Zealand.

Undoubtedly “Mobile Chicane of the week” as he gave Malaysian A1GP sponsors Proton the worst kind of publicity by taking out Ireland, then taking out New Zealand, then spinning to the crowds’ cheers before retiring sheepishly into his garage.

More Fauzy bashing here.

14. Robert Doornbos (Indycar)

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)

He’s officially an NHL driver now...now for oval racing...

Doornbos on oval racing.

13. Bernie Ecclestone (F1)

LONDON - NOVEMBER 26: Bernie Ecclestone Chief Executive Officer of the Formula One Group attends an press conference on November 26, 2008 in London. LG Electronics has announced it is to become a Global Partner of Formula 1. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/G

Am I the only person in the world who thinks Bernie should keep his nose out of the Honda saga?

Bernie's Spoutings.

And again.....

12. Dale Earnhardt Jr. (NASCAR)

FONTANA, CA - FEBRUARY 20: Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 Amp Energy/National Guard Chevrolet, speaks with the media after practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Auto Club 500 at Auto Club Speedway on February 20, 2009 in Fontana, California. (J

What’s that, Dale? Your engine blew up? Karma’s a bitch, ain’t she?

11. Sebastien Loeb (WRC)

HAMAR, NORWAY - FEBRUARY 15: Sebastien Loeb of France, driver of the Citroen C4 Total smiles after overall victory in Rally Norway 2009 on February 15, 2009 in Hamar, Norway. (Photo by Reporter Images/Getty Images)

The world’s (alleged) greatest ever rally driver spent his week moaning about the tyres that are due to be used in Cyprus. Moaning about tyres, eh? Does anyone have Tony Stewart's number for Seb to try and get a NASCAR drive?

10 Dani Sordo (WRC)

HAMILTON, NEW ZEALAND - AUGUST 29: Dani Sordo and co-driver Marc Marti of Spain in action in their Citroen C4 during Special Stage-3 Pirongia West held at Ngutunui during the Rally of New Zealand on August 29, 2008 in Hamilton, New Zealand. Rally New Zeal

The less talented and less cowardly Citroen driver actually recognises that Rallying is entertainment, so he goes above his illustrious teammate.

9 Justin Wilson (Indycar)

NASHVILLE, TN - JULY 11: Justin Wilson driver of the #02 McDonald's Newman Haas Lanigan Racing Dallara Honda during practice for the IRL IndyCar Series Firestone Indy 200 on July 11, 2007 at the Nashville SuperSpeedway in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by

Indycar might be going to hell on a handcart, but in Dale Coyne car, Justin Wilson will be following in its wake.

8 Dan Wheldon (Indycar)

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 25: Dan Wheldon driver of the #4 Panther Racing Dallara Honda enters the first chicane during practice for the IRL Indy Car Series Nikon Indy 300 on October 25, 2008 on the Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanari

“Optimist of Week” everyone. Dan feels he can compete for the title in 2009 driving for Panther Racing. In line with his thinking, I am launching a quest for world domination from my utility room.

More Optimism.

7. Nick Heidfeld (F1)

SAKHIR, BAHRAIN - FEBRUARY 18: Nick Heidfeld of Germany and BMW looks on after his car broke down during Formula One testing ahead of the 2009 Formula One season at the Bahrain International Circuit on February 18, 2009 in Sakhir, Bahrain. (Photo by Pau

BMW drivers appear to have adopted the role of public service broadcasters of the F1 off-season. Nick believes that overtaking will be easier with the new aero package. Good for him.

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6. A.J. Allmendinger (NASCAR)

FONTANA, CA - FEBRUARY 20: AJ Allmendinger, driver of the #44 Charter Communications Dodge, prepares to drive during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Auto Club 500 at Auto Club Speedway on February 20, 2009 in Fontana, California. (Photo by T

There is nothing than can stop this man’s PR. Even when he has a sucky race at Fontana, he finds himself the next name to be mentioned in the same paragraph as “USF1” and “test”.

5. Marcus Gronholm (WRC)

CARDIFF, UNITED KINGDOM - DECEMBER 02: Marcus Gronholm of Finland and Ford waves to the fans after completing his last rally during the Podium Finish of the 2007 FIA Wales Rally GB on December 2, 2007 Cardiff, Wales. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

He’s going to make a return to rallying for a one off in Portugal. Hooray! Some actual competition for the whining Frenchman!

Oh, he’s in a Subaru. Oh, dear.

4. Ricky Carmichael (NASCAR Trucks)

FONTANA, CA - FEBRUARY 21: Ricky Carmichael, driver of the #4 Monster Energy Chevrolet, waits by his car before the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series San Bernardino County 200 at Auto Club Speedway on February 21, 2009 in Fontana, California. (Photo by

Don’t know if you’ve noticed but Ricky’s doing fairly well coming over to NASCAR the old fashioned, slow way, coming home eighth in the weekend’s Camping World Truck race.

San Bernardino County 200 results.

3. Neel Jani (A1 GP)

KYALAMI, SOUTH AFRICA - FEBRUARY 22: Winner Neel Jani of Switzerland in action during the A1 GP Feature Race held at Kyalami race track on February 22, 2009 in Gauteng, South Africa. (Photo by Duif du Toit/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

Perhaps the only friend Fauzy had by Sunday night, the Swiss left Kyalami atop the points table and sharing the A1 win record with German wunderkind Nico Hulkenburg.

2. Kyle Busch (NASCAR)

FONTANA, CA - FEBRUARY 21: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 Z-Line Designs Toyota, celebrates winning the NASCAR Nationwide Series Stater Bros. 300 at Auto Club Speedway on February 21, 2009 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Jason Smith/Getty Images for NA

If you needed evidence that last year’s dominance wasn’t a fluke, look below.

Here you go.

1. Matt Kenseth (NASCAR)

FONTANA, CA - FEBRUARY 22: Matt Kenseth, driver of the #17 Carhartt Ford, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Auto Club 500 at Auto Club Speedway on February 22, 2009 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Rusty Jarrett/Gett

He led more than one lap this week! And going 2-for-2, it’s pretty difficult to find another excuse to keep him off the top spot.

Auto Club 500 results.

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The All-Motorsport Power Rankings: Week Six

By
James Broomhead
(Analyst) on February 24, 2009

15. Fairuz Fauzy (A1 GP)

14. Robert Doornbos (Indycar)

13. Bernie Ecclestone (F1)

12. Dale Earnhardt Jr. (NASCAR)

11. Sebastien Loeb (WRC)

10 Dani Sordo (WRC)

9 Justin Wilson (Indycar)

8 Dan Wheldon (Indycar)

7. Nick Heidfeld (F1)

6. A.J. Allmendinger (NASCAR)

5. Marcus Gronholm (WRC)

4. Ricky Carmichael (NASCAR Trucks)

3. Neel Jani (A1 GP)

2. Kyle Busch (NASCAR)

1. Matt Kenseth (NASCAR)

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The All-Motorsport Power Rankings: Week Six

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15. Fairuz Fauzy (A1 GP)

14. Robert Doornbos (Indycar)

13. Bernie Ecclestone (F1)

12. Dale Earnhardt Jr. (NASCAR)

11. Sebastien Loeb (WRC)

10 Dani Sordo (WRC)

9 Justin Wilson (Indycar)

8 Dan Wheldon (Indycar)

7. Nick Heidfeld (F1)

6. A.J. Allmendinger (NASCAR)

5. Marcus Gronholm (WRC)

4. Ricky Carmichael (NASCAR Trucks)

3. Neel Jani (A1 GP)

2. Kyle Busch (NASCAR)

1. Matt Kenseth (NASCAR)

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