The All-Motorsport Power Rankings: Week 15

James Broomhead

Correspondent Written on April 28, 2009

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TALLADEGA, AL - APRIL 26: Mark Martin, driver of the #5 Carquest/Kellogg's Chevrolet, and Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 Dupont/Pepsi Chevrolet, come to a rest after a multi-car incident during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Aaron's 499 at Talladega Supers

(Photo by John Harrelson/Getty Images)

Sweet Home Alabama, where the wrecks are so big...

Talladega was up to its normal tricks, delivering the kind of racing fans love to hate, and that drivers just plain hate. However, for all that 'dega has a reputation for providing the unexpected, the last lap and half went from the realm of reality to appalling Will Ferrell films.

Meanwhile, in races where cars remained on the ground...

P.S. Weather fans, you'll be pleased to know the weather is still around, canceling Moto GP qualifying.

15. Andy Priaulx (V8 Supercars)

LONGFIELD, UNITED KINGDOM - MAY 20: Andy Priaulx of Great Britain and BMW Team UK talks to the media after qualifying for the FIA World Touring Car Championship on May 20, 2006 at Brands Htach, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

Priaulx eyes works Holden for Bathurst

Wow, it look’s like there’s a waiting list to get beaten by Ford.

14. Milka Duno (Indycar)

KANSAS CITY, KS - APRIL 25: Milka Duno, driver of the #23 CITGO Dreyer and Reinbold Racing Dallara Honda during practice for the IRL IndyCar Series Road Runner Turbo Indy 300 on April 25, 2009 at the Kansas Speedway in Kanss City, Kansas. (Photo by Darr

Just when you thought it was safe to get in the cockpit.......

Indycar Kansas results

13. Martin Whitmarsh (F1)

SAKHIR, BAHRAIN - APRIL 26: (L-R) McLaren Mercedes Team Principal Martin Whitmarsh is seen in his team garage before the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix at the Bahrain International Circuit on April 26, 2009 in Sakhir, Bahrain. (Photo by Clive Mason/Gett

Whitmarsh to face FIA alone

Martin’s been a naughty, and we know what Max’s thoughts on discipline are...

12. Dario Franchitti (Indycar)

KANSAS CITY, KS - APRIL 26: Dario Franchitti drives his #10 Nicorette Target Chip Ganassi Racing Dallara Honda during the IRL IndyCar Series Road Runner Turbo Indy 300 on April 26, 2009 at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Jonathan Ferre

Unseen Ashley Judd quote of the week:

“Dario’s crashing against the best competition in the world”

11. Henning Solberg (WRC)

CORDOBA, ARGENTINA - APRIL 26: Henning Solberg of Norway and Cato Menkerud of Norway in the final podium of the WRC Argentina Rally on April 26, 2009 in Cordoba, Argentina. (Photo by Massimo Bettiol/Getty Images)

This week’s WRC top man not in a Citroen, heading a Ford sweep of the places that don’t really matter.

Rally Argentina results

10. Matt Kenseth (NASCAR)

TALLADEGA, AL - APRIL 25: Matt Kenseth, driver of the #16 CitiFinancial Ford, crashes during the NASCAR Nationwide Series Aaron's 312 at Talladega Superspeedway on April 25, 2009 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Jason Smith/Getty Images for NASCAR)

Matt’s thoughts after barrel rolling his Nationwide car.....

“I’m alive, I’m alive, I’m angry, I hate my helmet, I hate my HANS device...”

“Oops, forgot my sponsor hat.”

9. Jarno Trulli (F1)

SAKHIR, BAHRAIN - APRIL 26: Jarno Trulli of Italy and Toyota drives on his way to finishing third during the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix at the Bahrain International Circuit on April 26, 2009 in Sakhir, Bahrain. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

The car in front was a Toyota

Bahrain GP results

8. Jorge Lorenzo (Moto GP)

MOTEGI, JAPAN - APRIL 26: Jorge Lorenzo of Spain and Fiat Yamaha Team celebrates his victory during an award ceremony for the MotoGP World Championship Grand Prix of Japan at Twin Ring Motegi on April 26, 2009 in Motegi, Japan. (Photo by Kiyoshi Ota/Get

Winning his second-ever Moto GP, it appears the Ducatti’s aren’t invincible.

Japan Moto GP report and results

7. Sebastien Vettel (F1)

SAKHIR, BAHRAIN - APRIL 26: Sebastian Vettel of Germany and Red Bull Racing drives on his way to finishing second during the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix at the Bahrain International Circuit on April 26, 2009 in Sakhir, Bahrain. (Photo by Clive Mason/

So, Vettel names his cars after women.

Feminists everywhere boycott Red Bull.

Germaine Greer has to scale back TV appearances due to lack of energy.

Panel shows canceled.

6. Marcos Ambrose (NASCAR)

FORT WORTH, TX - APRIL 03: Marcos Ambrose, driver of the #47 Little Debbie/Clorox/Kingsford Toyota, stands in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Samsung 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on April 3, 2009 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Ph

Because he didn’t cross the finish line first or out of control or on foot, no mone noticed Marcos’ best ever oval finish.

Aaron's 499 results

5. Scott Dixon (Indycar)

KANSAS CITY, KS - APRIL 26: Scott Dixon drives his #9 Target Chip Ganassi Racing Dallara Honda ahead of a pack during for the IRL IndyCar Series Road Runner Turbo Indy 300 on April 26, 2009 at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Jonathan F

Dixon Dominates Kansas

Phew! The world is back to normal.

4. Sebastien Loeb (WRC)

CORDOBA, ARGENTINA - APRIL 24: Sebastien Loeb of France and Daniel Elena of Monaco in action in the Citroen C 4 Total during LEG 1 of the WRC Argentina Rally on April 24 in Cordoba, Argentina (Photo by Massimo Bettiol/Getty Images)

There is something about a Dad playing in the park with his kids about Seb this year.

Gives others a chance for a while before delivering crushing defeat.

Only Seb doesn’t claim it’s character building.

3. Jenson Button (F1)

SAKHIR, BAHRAIN - APRIL 26: Jenson Button of Great Britain and Brawn GP drives on his way to winning the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix at the Bahrain International Circuit on April 26, 2009 in Sakhir, Bahrain. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Four races, three wins—in any other season you’d start penciling him in for a driver’s title.

2. Carl Edwards (NASCAR)

TALLADEGA, AL - APRIL 26: Carl Edwards, driver of the #99 Claritin Ford goes airborne as Ryan Newman, driver of the #34 Stewart-Haas Racing Chevrolet hits the wall at the end of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway on April

Claritin: Cleared for Take Off

1. Brad Keselowski (NASCAR)

TALLADEGA, AL - APRIL 26: Brad Keselowski, driver of the #09 Miccosukee Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway on April 26, 2009 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by John Harre

Well, for a track supposedly built on an Ancient Indian Burial Ground, the Miccosukee car was always going to win...

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