The All-Motorsport Power Rankings: Week Seven

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What happened to the squirrel?!

During last night's Cup race the broadcast team mentioned how there were gophers (Digger) and squirrels. Then Denny Hamlin went for a spin so the squirrel story was cut off.

As I live in a country that currently has Cajun Squirrel flavour crisps (don't worry, kids, there's no actual squirrel in them) I cannot be left if suspense. I demand closure!!

15 Jean Alesi (Speedcar Series)

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - MARCH 20: Former driver Jean Alesi is seen in the paddock during previews for the Malaysian Formula One Grand Prix at the Sepang Circuit on March 20, 2008 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)

Jean did the double in the Speedcar race at Dubai, and has A+ blood according to the series website.

Who needs to know this stuff?

14 Peter Windsor (Formula 1-ish)

“Forget the $48 million bond days, forget the $100 million budgets, forget the $30 million retainers for drivers”

OK, as long as I can forget points and podiums at the same time.

USF1 Press Conference transcript.

13 E J Viso (Indycar)

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 26: E.J. Viso drives the #33 HVM Racing Dallara Honda during the IRL Indy Car Series Nikon Indy 300 on October 26, 2008 on the Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

How desperate are Indycar to give us press releases that aren’t about cutbacks?

They’re even reporting number changes now.

Triskaidekaphobia. Wow!

12 Mario Moraes (Indycar)

HOMESTEAD, FL - FEBRUARY 24: Mario Moraes of Brazil drives the #5 KV Racing Technology during the IRL IndyCar Series Spring Testing at the Homestead-Miami Speedway February 24, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images).

A surprise fourth in his new KV racing ride on day one of the Homestead test. USF1 think “if only he wasn’t Brazilian”.

11 Max Papis (NASCAR)

LAS VEGAS - FEBRUARY 27: Max Papis driver of the #13 Geico Toyota goofs off during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Shelby 427 at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway on February 27, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by John Harrelson/Getty Images for

First ever oval NASCAR start. Makes the race on speed, keeps it off the walls. Good job Max. (When are you going to back to proper racing?)

Shelby 427 results.

10 Ross Brawn (Formula 1)

BARCELONA, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 19: Jenson Button of Great Britain and team Honda chats to technical director Ross Brawn during day three of Formula One Testing at the Circuit de Catalunya on November 19, 2008 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Mark Thompson/G

New “Force-Brackley-F1-Team-Fry-Brawn-Racing-Mercedes” a step closer. Still looking for better name.

9 Greg Biffle (NASCAR)

LAS VEGAS - FEBRUARY 28: Greg Biffle, driver of the #16 citifinancial Ford poses with the trophies in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Nationwide Series Sam's Town 300 at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway on February 28, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Phot

Greg criticised Mark Martin for interviewing like a stuck record.

Read Biffle's words here.

Greg after winning at New Hampshire last year – “I just was to say we’re thinking of the fans”

Greg after winning at Dover, a week later – “I can’t thank the fans enough for coming out and supporting us”

Greg after winning the Nationwide race, Saturday – “This place is just packed with fans, it’s awesome to see them”

'Hello, kettle, this is pot “you’re black”'.

8 Giancarlo Fisichella (Formula 1)

NORTHAMPTON, UNITED KINGDOM - FEBRUARY 24: In this handout image supplied by Force India F1, Giancarlo Fisichella of Italy and Force India attends the launch of the new Force India F1 VJM02 car at Silverstone on February 24, 2009 in Silverstone, England.

Giancarlo Fisichella, 36, Italian, father of two, formula one driver, tall, dark, handsome and......

Read towards the bottom.

Apparently not a fan of KERS.

7 Jamie McMurray (NASCAR)

LAS VEGAS - FEBRUARY 27: Jamie McMurray, driver of the #26 Irwin Ford, drives during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Shelby 427 at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway on February 27, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Rusty Jarrett/Getty Images)

Ahead of his job searching after the season, Jamie is diversifying. This week, drifting.

6 Scott Dixon (Indycar)

HOMESTEAD, FL - FEBRUARY 25: Scott Dixon of New Zealand, driver of the #9 Target Chip Ganassi Racing Dallara Honda, is seen during the IRL IndyCar Series Spring Testing at the Homestead-Miami Speedway February 25, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Da

Scott got back to the day job of being Indycar champion last week, topping the test sheets on day one.

5 Paul, Lord Drayson (Le Mans)

BRASELTON, GA - OCTOBER 04: The #007 Drayson-Barwell Aston Martin Vantage driven by Paul Drayson, Jonny Cocker and Darren Turner during the American Le Mans Series Petit Le Mans at Road Atlanta on October 4, 2008 in Braselton, Georgia. (Photo by Streete

A somewhat surprising recipient of a Le Mans invite.

"Team HM Government" now rumoured to be in development for the Nurburgring 24hrs, at least RBS can sponsor them

Complete Le Mans 24 Hours entry list.

4 Ryan Briscoe (Indycar)

HOMESTEAD, FL - FEBRUARY 24: Ryan Briscoe driver of the #6 Team Penske Dallara Honda poses for a portrait during the IRL IndyCar Series Spring Testing on February 24, 2009 at the Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Ge

Doing his best to challenge Scott Dixon for test supremacy, topping day two at Homestead and the overall times.

Combined Homestead test times.

3 Henri Pescarolo (Le Mans)

LE MANS, FRANCE - JUNE 14: The Pescarolo Sport car of Emmanuel Collard, Jean-Christophe Boullion and Romain Dumas of France drives during the 76th running of the Le Mans 24 Hour race at the Circuit des 24 Heures du Mans on June 14, 2008 in Le Mans, Franc

Are there going to be two Henris at Le Mans this year?

One to continue to moan about the diesels ruining the sport, the other to praise the fantastic new technology.

2 Sebastian Vettel (Formula 1)

VALENCIA, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 26: Sebastian Vettel of Germany and Red Bull Racing in action during Formula One winter testing at the Ricardo Tormo circuit on February 26, 2009 in Valencia, Spain. (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images)

The weekend’s test was the second the new Red Bull has paced by a distance. I’m starting to think it’s not a fluke.

Day One test report.

1 Kyle Busch (NASCAR)

LAS VEGAS - MARCH 01: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M's Toyota, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Shelby 427 at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 1, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Rusty Jarrett/Getty Image

“Say Goodnight, Gracie.”

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