The All-Motorsport Power Rankings: Week 25

By (Analyst) on July 7, 2009

147 reads

8

Previous
1 of 17
Next
NORTHAMPTON, UNITED KINGDOM - JUNE 21:  F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone is seen in the paddock before the British Formula One Grand Prix at Silverstone on June 21, 2009 in Northampton, England.  (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images)

Because leading with a big picture of Adolf Hitler is probably not good...

This week was the week of the obvious:

We discovered that Bernie Ecclestone is a possibly clueless old man who often seems to speak or do, without first thinking about what he's going to say.

We discovered that restrictor plate racing in NASCAR tends to result in big wrecks.

We discovered that motorcycle riders are indestructible (or so it seems)

And finally we discovered that Justin Wilson is quite good on road courses, and that the best driver will tend to win in a spec series.

Although that is to take nothing away from Dale Coyne and his team, who showed that perhaps there is hope for Indycar.

Also, listen out for Midweek Motorsport show on www.radiolemans.com, Wednesday, 8pm UK, 3pm Eastern, 12pm Pacific, 9am for surfers and on Itunes long after we are all worm food.

15 Jeremy Mayfield (NASCAR)

DARLINGTON, SC - MAY 08: Jeremy Mayfield, driver of the #41 SmallSponsor.com Toyota, stands in the garage during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Southern 500 on May 8, 2009 at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South Carolina.  (Photo by Jerry Ma

Just in case anyone is still wondering why Mayfield hasn’t entered for Chicagoland, place yourself on the receiving end of this phone call.

‘Hello, I’m well publicised possible meth head and serial mutinist Jeremy Mayfield, and I want your money.’

14 Jacques Villeneuve (PS3)

MONTREAL - AUGUST 01:  Jacques Villeneuve sits in the #32 L'Equipeur/Ganotec Toyota during practice for the NASCAR Nationwide Series NAPA Auto Parts 200 Montreal presented by Dodge on August 1, 2008 at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal, Quebec, Ca

Jacques is looking for an F1 drive in 2010. Codemasters have the rights, Jacques.

13 Nick Heidfeld (F1)

NORTHAMPTON, UNITED KINGDOM - JUNE 20:  Nick Heidfeld of Germany and BMW Sauber drives during final practice prior to qualifying for the British Formula One Grand Prix at Silverstone on June 20, 2009 in Northampton, England.  (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty I

A new helmet for Germany.

Unfortunately, it will be on the same driver, in the same car.

12 Martin Truex Jr. (NASCAR)

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - JULY 04: Martin Truex Jr, driver of the #1 Bass Pro Shops/Tracker Boats Chevrolet, stands on the grid prior to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series 51st Annual Coke Zero 400 at Daytona International Speedway on July 4, 2009 in Daytona Beach, F

11 Nicky Hayden (MotoGp)

MONTEREY, CA - JULY 5:  Nicky Hayden rider of the #69 Ducati waves to the crowd as his teamate Casey Stoner rides in the background after the Moto GP Red Bull U. S. Grand Prix at the Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca on July 5, 2009 in Monterey, California.  (Pho

A ‘breakthrough’ fifth?!

Do you think Nicky knows what an oxymoron is?

10 Ron Hornaday Jr. (Truck Series)

CONCORD, NC - MAY 15:  Ron Hornaday, Jr., driver of the #33 Longhorn Chevrolet, races Kyle Busch, driver of the #51 Miccosukee Resort Toyota during the NASCAR Camping World Series North Carolina Education Lottery 200 on May 15, 2009 at Lowe's Motor Speedw

The Truck Series may be the third national touring series, with teams constantly under financial pressure, several sub-par drivers and next to no recognition outside of the U.S, but you can't ignore this.

9 Augusto Farfus (WTCC)

Display_image

The WTCC has the quietest milestone in history, with the Brazilian taking the series’ 100th race.

8 Bernie Ecclestone (F1)

NORTHAMPTON, UNITED KINGDOM - JUNE 21:  F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone is seen at his motorhome before the British Formula One Grand Prix at Silverstone on June 21, 2009 in Northampton, England.  (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Well, when you’re that short I imagine it is far easier to end up with your foot in your mouth.

7 Petter Solberg (WRC)

MIKOLAJKI, POLAND - JUNE 28:  Petter Solberg of Norway and Phil Mills of Great Britain compete in their Citroen Xsara during the third leg of the WRC Rally of Poland on June 28, 2009 in Mikolajki, Poland.  (Photo by Massimo Bettiol/Getty Images)

Petter's deal to run a C4 in Finland has reportedly hit a snag.

I imagine something like the fact he would be asked to crash to make Sebastien Loeb look better was a major one.

6 Will Power (Indycar)

INDIANAPOLIS - MAY 09: Will Power, driver of the #12 Team Verizon Wireless Penske Racing Dallara Honda during qualifying for the IRL IndyCar Series 93rd running of the Indianapolis 500 on May 9, 2009 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Ind

Apparently Will has been "an asset" to the team at Penske.

His duties include making coffee, holding doors open, cleaning the toilets and doing Helio’s tax returns.

5 Kyle Busch (NASCAR)

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - JULY 04:  Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 Interstate Batteries Toyota, crashes on the final lap during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series 51st Annual Coke Zero 400 at Daytona International Speedway on July 4, 2009 in Daytona Beach, Florida.  (

Carl Edwards to Kyle Busch after Daytona’s last lap pile up.

“At least you didn’t have to run to the finish.”

Coke Zero 400 results

4 Jorge Lorenzo (MotoGP)

MONTEREY, CA - JULY 4:  Jorge Lorenzo of Spain rides the #99 Fiat Yamaha during qualifying for the Moto GP Red Bull U. S. Grand Prix at the Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca on July 4, 2009 in Monterey, California.  (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images)

I’m sure those of you of an age remember the Stretch Armstrong toys, that you could bend, stretch, squash and generally abuse with no real effect.

Jorge is made of the same stuff, after managing a third place with a dislocated shoulder and broken foot.

3 Dani Pedrosa (MotoGP)

MONTEREY, CA - JULY 5:  Dani Pedrosa of Spain rider of the #3 Repsol Honda celebrates after winning the Moto GP Red Bull U. S. Grand Prix at the Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca on July 5, 2009 in Monterey, California.  (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images)

I can’t decide what the biggest shock of the weekend was.

That Pedrosa and Honda won, or that Pedrosa didn’t have some bit or another seemingly being held on with Duct Tape.

Report and results

2 Tony Stewart (NASCAR)

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - JULY 04: A view of confetti on the #14 Burger King Chevrvolet, after post race celbration in victory lane prior to Tony Stewart (not pictured) winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series 51st Annual Coke Zero 400 at Daytona International Spee

It was a tale of the sublime and ridiculous for Stewart-Haas, with Tony up front and in view all race, yet Ryan Newman (despite “Wide Open Coverage”) managed to get less publicity than Dave Blaney.

1 Justin Wilson (Indycar)

WATKINS GLEN, NY - JULY 05:  Justin Wilson driver of the #18 Z-Line Design Dale Coyne Racing Dallara Honda celebrates with his team owner Dale Coyne after the teams first ever victory at the IRL IndyCar Series Camping World Grand Prix at The Glen on July

Justin has won an Indycar race.

He denies he’s going to NASCAR (or USF1).

Watkins Glen Indycar results.

Begin Slideshow
Keep Reading
Flag
Props (2)
This article is

What is the duplicate article?

Why is this article offensive?

Where is this article plagiarized from?

Why is this article poorly edited?

Flag This Article
Crop_45x45
or to post a comment

8 Comments

There are no comments yet. Get the conversation started by leaving the first comment

Loading comments...
just now posted just now
  • Loading...
  • Nobody has liked this comment yet
Cancel

This comment and all replies have been deleted This comment has been deleted Undo delete

Advertising
NFL

Subscribe Now

We will never share your email address

Thanks for signing up.

Most Electrifying Athletes in Sports History Hint: you can use arrow keys to navigate through this channel.