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eFormulaCarNews.com - in its continued efforts to continually enhance coverage of the junior formula car racing - is pleased to announce the introduction of the EFCN Driver Rankings. The newly-created program takes results from the North American pro categories and drops them into our own proven ranking equation to produce a listing that, for the first time, will combine all of the up-and coming drivers into one offering. The EFCN Driver Rankings package has been carefully designed to take into consideration the many different variables in an effort to properly weigh the results, with an emphasis placed on the field strength and field size. The following is an explanation of how the points are calculated:
The EFCN Driver Rankings are calculated using a driver’s best finishes in the pro junior formula car series raced in North America (Indy Lights, Pro Mazda Championship, USF2000 Championship, F2000 Championship Series, Pacific F2000 Championship, F1600 Formula F Championship Series, and Pacific F1600 Championship). Assembled using events from the last 12 months, we use a driver’s best 10 finishes in order to determine their overall current point total. With each new month, results from the previous year are discarded to deliver the current ranking list.
Each series was initially weighted based on its prestige and history, the events and tracks at which it races, and of course the depth of talent, with a score of 10 being the highest attainable base ranking. For 2012, Indy Lights were given a base ranking of 9.4, Star Mazda was placed with a 9.2 score, F2000 Championship and USF2000 Championship have a base ranking of 9.1, F1600 Championship has a base ranking of 9, while the Pacific F2000 and F1600 Championship have a ranking of 8.9.
Added to the initial base ranking is the variable of field size, which helps confirm the importance, strength and competitiveness of the series. A percentage of one weighting point is added for the size of the field, with a full field of 30 cars or more providing one full point. Another full point or fraction of a point will be added based on the field strength of each event. The percentage of the top-50 ranked drivers in the race will also be factored into the final event ranking. The sum of these numbers becomes the overall ranking for any race.
Following a race, drivers receive points based on their finishing positions with 100 points earned for a win. Each subsequent position drops by one point with 99 points given to the second place driver and so on throughout the field. These points are then multiplied by the overall ranking to produce a driver’s final point total from each event. Using a driver’s best 10 races, we calculate each driver’s overall score and subsequent ranking.
 | Matthew Brabham remains the racer at the top of the EFCN Driver Rankings
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EFCN Driver Rankings - May 25, 2013
With the race-filled Memorial Day weekend now in the record books, it is time to unveil the latest edition of the 2013 eFormulaCarNews.com Driver Rankings. While there is no change at the top of the standings, it is apparent that several racers are ready to make their mark as the season progresses.
Third-generation driver Matthew Brabham continues to be the man leading the way in the EFCN Driver Rankings, thanks to a revised points total of 10,340. The current Pro Mazda Championship points leader continued his run of form in the lone outing during the month of May, capturing an easy win (1023 pts) at the Night Before the 500 event. When added to victories at the Circuit of The Americas (1017 pts) and St. Petersburg (1027 pts), where he swept the doubleheader in his Andretti Autosport entry, it is easy to see why he not only is looking like a potential champion, but the driver to beat in the EFCN Driver Rankings.
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 | Matthew Brabham takes over the top spot in the EFCN Driver Rankings to start 2013 with three wins
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EFCN Driver Rankings - April 18, 2013
The chase for top honors in the 2013 the pro junior formula car ranks in North America is now underway. That being the case, it is time to reveal the first edition of this year's eFormulaCarNews.com Driver Rankings.
Rising talent Matthew Brabham leads the way to begin the 2013 campaign, with the third-generation racer moving up one spot from his final place in the standings spot last season thanks to a points tally of 10,348. The Floridian, who is racing in the Pro Mazda Championship this year, benefits not only from his title-winning effort in last year's USF2000 Championship, but also his a strong start to the season in his Andretti Autosport entry. Brabham, having finished third (997 pts) in the season-opener at the Circuit of The Americas, followed that up with a win (1017 pts) in race two of the Texas doubleheader, before sweeping (1027 pts) the St. Petersburg, Fla., street circuit twin bill. If Brabham keeps the momentum going on the upcoming oval rounds, he is poised to remain at the top of the EFCN Driver Rankings.
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 | Spencer Pigot took over the top spot in the EFCN Driver Rankings thanks in part to three wins in the final four races
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EFCN Driver Rankings - October 14, 2012
With the 2012 junior formula car season in North America now in the record books, it is time to unveil the final eFormulaCarNews.com Driver Rankings for 2012, which features plenty of change at the top of the standings.
Spencer Pigot has ended the year in ideal fashion - with regards to the EFCN Driver Rankings - taking over the top spot with a revised points total of 10,395. Becoming the first-ever Cooper Tires USF2000 Championship Powered by Mazda racer to lead the prestigious racer standings, the Cape Motorsports with Wayne Taylor Racing driver advanced one position in the final rankings thanks to a race-winning end to his 2012 campaign. While Pigot came up just short in the fight for the USF2000 title, he swept the season-finale (1039 pts) doubleheader at VIR and added previously another win (1046 pts) on the streets of Baltimore to win three of the final four races. Add in wins at Mid-Ohio (1060 pts), Lucas Oil Raceway (1042 pts), St Petersburg (1034 pts), twice, and Sebring International Raceway (1032 pts) during the regular season, as well as five more wins (Sebring - 1000 pts, Sebring - 999 pts, Palm Beach International Raceway - 997 pts x3) in the pre-season Cooper Tires Winterfest championship, Pigot deserves his spot at the top of the 2012 EFCN Driver Rankings.
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 | Esteban Guerrieri continued his fine run of form in the EFCN Driver Rankings by adding another podium finish to his tally
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EFCN Driver Rankings - August 5, 2012
As drivers across North America begin their pushes for championship title, the chase for the year-end top honors in the 2012 EFCN Driver Rankings is also in full swing. So now is the ideal time to reveal who is where in the August edition of the standings.
Esteban Guerrieri continues his place at the top of the point charts, thanks to a revised total of 10,241 points. The Argentinean, who has held the P1 position since the start of the 2012 rankings, once again enjoyed good runs behind the wheel in his two Indy Lights outings over the past month. Piloting his Sam Schmidt Motorsports entry, Guerrieri first added another podium finish to his growing resume with a third place (1019 pts) in Edmonton, before finishing a strong fourth (1009 pts) on the prestigious street circuit in Trois-Rivieres, Que. It is, however, his wins at the Iowa Speedway (1037 pts), Indianapolis Motor Speedway (1045 pts), and on the streets of Long Beach (1037 pts) that continuing to propel the Indy Lights title contender to the top of the EFCN Driver rankings.
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 | Esteban Guerrieri added to his leading EFCN Driver Rankings with a win in Iowa
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EFCN Driver Rankings - July 8, 2012
Just as the temperatures are heating up across North America, so is the fight for top honors in the 2012 EFCN Driver Rankings. Despite no change among the top-two of the standings, the gaps between the drivers at the pointy end of the leaderboard are steadily shrinking as we present the July edition of the rankings.
Esteban Guerrieri remains the racer everyone is looking up at in the latest EFCN Driver Rankings, as the Argentinean has increased his points tally to 10,304 thanks to another impressive month behind the wheel. The second-year Sam Schmidt Motorsports star got the ball rolling in the Indy Lights return to oval competition with a third place result (1009 pts) at the historic Milwaukee Mile. One week later the championship leader was even more impressive at the Iowa Speedway, scoring his third victory (1037 pts) of the season. Initially it appeared Guerrieri was poised to continue his run of form on the streets of Toronto, unfortunately a first lap incident meant he had to battle his way forward to a sixth place finish (980 pts). While the highly rated racer has seen his advantage over the chasing pack shrink, victories at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (1045 pts) and on the streets of Long Beach (1037 pts) earlier in the campaign ensure Guerrieri is still on pace to challenge for both a Indy Lights title and the No. 1 position on the EFCN Driver rankings come the end of the season.
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 | The prestigious Freedom 100 win helped Esteban Guerrieri retain the top spot in the driver rankings for a third consecutive month
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EFCN Driver Rankings - June 15, 2012
With the many Memorial Day weekend races now in the books and the busy summer session of racing in full swing, it is time to look at the latest edition of the 2012 EFCN Driver Rankings. While there is no move at the very top of the leaderboard, the June rankings does feature several racers beginning to make their mark.
Esteban Guerrieri's run of form continues this month, as for a third consecutive edition of the EFCN Driver Rankings the Argentinean is the racer at of the table, with renewed points tally of 10,295. The Sam Schmidt Motorsports star scored what is likely his biggest win in North America this past month, taking the Freedom 100 victory (1045 pts) at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Guerrieri followed that up one week later with a seventh place finish (960 pts) in the return to racing on Belle Isle in Detroit. When combined a win (1037 pts) on the streets of Long Beach, Calif., and two more podiums this year, the second-year driver is poised to not only to hold his position at the top of the EFCN Driver Rankings, but also challenge for the Indy Lights title at season's end.
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 | The Long Beach Indy Lights win helped Esteban Guerrieri stay at the top of the EFCN Driver Rankings
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EFCN Driver Rankings - May 15, 2012
Ahead of the annual bonanza of junior formula car racing in North America during Memorial Day weekend, it is time to look at the second edition of the 2012 EFCN Driver Rankings. As expected, the early season races are starting to have effect on the totals, but the order has yet to significantly shuffle.
Esteban Guerrieri, for a second consecutive month, remains the racer at the top of the points standings, thanks to a revised total of 10,284. The Sam Schmidt Motorsports title contender is off to a strong second season in Indy Lights, adding another win (1037 pts) to his resume with the victory on the streets of Long Beach, Calif. When combined with a second (1021 pts) in the season-opener on the streets of St. Petersburg, and a third place result (1009 pts) at Barber Motorsports Park, the Argentinean is poised to not only be a championship contender, but also hold the lead in the EFCN Driver Rankings for a while.
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 | Esteban Guerrieri visited the podium twice in the opening two events on the Indy Lights calendar
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EFCN Driver Rankings - April 1, 2012
Now that the 2012 race season is underway for all but a very few of the pro junior formula car championships in North America, it is time to unveil the inaugural EFCN Driver Rankings for 2012. Not surprisingly, given the points tally take into account a calendar year of races from the current date, it is no surprise that the top of the charts still feature many of the same drivers from the 2011 final rankings.
With last year's No. 1 man (Josef Newgarden) now in IndyCar, a new driver is at the top of the first rankings of 2012 and that racer is Esteban Guerrieri with a points tally of 10,286. While the second-year Sam Schmidt Motorsports star still relies a good deal on his 2011 Indy Lights results for the majority of his points, he has enjoyed a successful start to the 2012 campaign. The Argentinean was second (1021 pts) in the season-opener on the streets of St. Petersburg, and added another podium finish at Barber Motorsports Park with a third place result (1009 pts), ensuring he is the early man to beat in the driver rankings.
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 | Josef Newgarden ended 2011 as the top racer in the EFCN Driver Rankings
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EFCN Driver Rankings - November 7, 2011
With all the junior formula car championships now wrapped up in North America and the various drivers and teams enjoying the spoils and accolades of their title-winning seasons, it is time to unveil the final EFCN Driver Rankings for 2011.
American Josef Newgarden ends the year as the racer at the top of the driver rankings, having accumulated a total of 10,372 pts. The Sam Schmidt Motorsports racer is a deserving No. 1 man after what was a championship-winning run in his Indy Lights rookie campaign. Newgarden ended the year with mixed results behind the wheel, taking home yet another podium finish in Kentucky with a second place finish (1042 pts), before an incident while fighting for the win in Las Vegas relegated the rising star to a ninth place (968 pts) result in the season-finale. It is however Newgarden's wins in St. Petersburg (1043 pts), Indianapolis (1044 pts), Iowa (1030 pts), and Edmonton (1031 pts), that propelled the Tennessee-native to the Indy Lights crown and P1 in the final eFormulaCarNews.com Driver Rankings of 2011.
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 | A podium finish on the streets of Baltimore helped Josef Newgarden retain the top-spot in the EFCN Driver Rankings
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EFCN Driver Rankings - September 30, 2011
While several of the North American junior formula titles have now been decided, the chase for top honors in the EFCN Driver Rankings continues until the final race on the 2011 schedule is run. That being the case, it is time to see how it all shakes after the September's races.
Josef Newgarden, having taken over the No. 1 position one month ago, remains the racer everyone is chasing with an increased points total of 10321. The Sam Schmidt Motorsports standout, in his only outing in September, took another step towards an Indy Lights title in his return to racing on this side of the Atlantic this season with a runner-up finish (1039 pts) at the inaugural Baltimore Grand Prix. When combined with his rookie wins in St. Petersburg (1043 pts), Indianapolis (1044 pts), Iowa (1030 pts), and Edmonton (1031 pts), Newgarden is now ideally positioned to end the season as the top driver in the EFCN Driver Rankings.
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 | A win and a another podium finish helped propel Josef Newgarden to the top of the EFCN Driver Rankings
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EFCN Driver Rankings - August 31, 2011
With the various junior formula car championship chases now in the final stages, it should come as no surprise that assorted racers are making a final push for top honors in both their respective title fight and the EFCN Driver Rankings. The end result is a new top-three in the August edition of the renowned driver scoreboard.
American Josef Newgarden’s year-long climb up the scoring charts now sees the Indy Lights championship leader now situated in the P1 position with a points total of 10239. The Sam Schmidt Motorsports rookie, having already impressed in 2011 with wins in St. Petersburg (1043 pts), Indianapolis (1044 pts), Iowa (1030 pts), and Edmonton (1031 pts), further established himself as racer on the move with two more visits to the podium this past month. Thanks to Newgarden’s third place finish in Trois-Rivieres (1039 pts) and win in New Hampshire (1055 pts), the Tennessee driver now has full slate of 10 more races to draw on, positioning himself to potentially end the season as the No. 1 driver in the EFCN Driver Rankings.
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 | Stefan Wilson vaulted into the top spot of the driver rankings thanks in part to his first Indy Lights win in Toronto
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EFCN Driver Rankings - July 31, 2011
The hot summer months often see plenty of change in the junior formula car championship chases, and the EFCN Driver Rankings is following suit, with lots of movement in the July edition of the prestigious North America scoreboard.
Stefan Wilson, having steadily worked his way up the EFCN Driver Rankings as the 2011 season has progressed, is new No. 1 man, thanks to a points tally of 10053. The Andretti Autosport standout vaulted into the P1 slot, advancing five places, thanks to superb month behind the wheel. Not only did Wilson capture his inaugural Indy Lights win (1029 pts) on the streets of Toronto, but hea added a runner-up result (1021 pts) and a fourth place finish (1000 points) during the doubleheader on the Edmonton City Centre Airport circuit. When combined with 1000+ point scores at Barber Motorsports Park (2nd – 1033 pts), streets of Long Beach (3rd – 1029 pts), and Indianapolis Motor Speedway (4th – 1013 pts), the series veteran is poised to potentially hold the top spot in the rankings down the stretch drive.
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 | Conor Daly continues to hold the top spot in the rankings thanks to a strong start to his partial 2011 Indy Lights season
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EFCN Driver Rankings - June 30, 2011
With the 2011 junior formula car season in full swing in North America, it should come as no surprise that the battle for positions in the EFCN Driver Rankings features lots movement. That being the case, it is time to reveal the June edition.
Conor Daly remains the driver at the top of the monthly rankings, thanks to a revised points total of 10336. With the Indiana racer currently focusing on his GP3 Series program in Europe, he is relying on his late season charge towards the 2010 Star Mazda Championship title, and his strong start in his partial Mazda Road to Indy campaign in the Indy Lights series with Sam Schmidt Motorsports - winning (1050 pts) on the streets of Long Beach and finishing second (1033 pts) on the streets of St. Petersburg – to hold on to the P1 position. With Daly not slated to run races in North America until the fall, June might mark the last time he holds the top-spot in the rankings.
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 | Conor Daly maintains the top spot in the EFCN Driver rankings thanks his race-winning start to his partial Indy Lights campaign
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EFCN Driver Rankings - May 31, 2011
As the heat rises outdoors, the chase for top honors in the EFCN Driver Rankings is also warming up. Following the traditional Memorial Day weekend of racing, it is now time to unveil the May edition of the 2011 standings.
Conor Daly might not have taken part in what is the crown jewel of the Indy Lights season…the Freedom 100 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (due to GP3 Series commitments), but that has not stopped the Sam Schmidt Motorsports rookie from continuing to top the driver rankings with a points tally of 10358. Thanks to much of his championship-winning Star Mazda campaign still on the books, combined with a win (1050 pts) on the streets of Long Beach and runner-up result (1033 pts) on the streets of St. Petersburg from his 2011 Indy Lights street and road course campaign, the Indiana native remains the driver everyone is still chasing in the rankings.
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 | Conor Daly starts 2011 leading the EFCN Driver Rankings thanks in part to a win on the streets of Long Beach
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EFCN Driver Rankings - April 22, 2011
Now that virtually all the pro junior formula car series in North America have returned to action, it is time to release the first EFCN Driver Rankings of 2011, and see how things are shaping up early.
Given most of the highly talented racers are still relying on results from last year's campaign for the majority of their points, it comes as no real surprise that the top of the first edition of the 2011 driver rankings features a list of familiar names.
Conor Daly, having enjoyed a stellar championship-winning Star Mazda Championship season in 2010 and a superb start to his limited 2011 Indy Lights campaign, is the top ranked driver start the season, with a points tally of 10388. The Indiana native, who is driving for defending champion Sam Schmidt Motorsports at the road courses and street circuits this season as part of the Mazda Road to Indy program, started his 2011 season in fine fashion, finishing second (1033 pts) on the streets of St. Petersburg and winning (1050 pts) on the streets of Long Beach. While his primary focus this season will be a full GP3 Series campaign in Europe, continued strong runs when he gets behind the wheel of an Indy Lights car will likely keep him in contention for top honors in the EFCN Driver Rankings month after month.
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 | Conor Daly ended his double championship-winning season by finishing P1 in the EFCN Driver Rankings
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EFCN Driver Rankings - October 17, 2010
With the pro junior formula car seasons now complete in North America, it is time to unveil the final EFCN Driver Rankings of 2010, and see how everyone stacks up after a full-year behind the wheels.
Conor Daly, having enjoyed a stellar season in the Star Mazda Championship ranks – winning two titles, tying the series record for wins in a season, and setting new season marks for podiums and pole positions – ends 2010 as the No. 1 racer in the EFCN Driver Rankings via 10363 points. The Juncos Racing star from Indiana completed his double championship-winning campaign much like he started it back in March, challenging for top honors at Road Atlanta, before eventually taking the checkered flag in third place (1020 pts). The podium finish not only gave Daly yet another 1000+ score – a perfect 13 for 13 in 2010 – but secured his place at the top of the EFCN Driver Rankings come season’s end. The only thing now awaiting his fans and supporters is where he will race in 2011.
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 | Conor Daly remains P1 in Driver Rankings thanks in part to championship-clinching win at Mosport
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EFCN Driver Rankings - September 15, 2010
The arrival of fall weather in the junior formula car racing world means the close of another exciting season and time to start crowning champions. With that in mind, its time to see who stands where in the eFormulaCarNews.com Driver Rankings as the 2010 race campaigns enters the closing stages.
Conor Daly has been dominant force in 2010, and that continued over the past month, with the highly-rated Star Mazda Championship racer maintaining first place in the monthly EFCN Driver Rankings with an increased points tally of 10395. In what was yet another superb run behind the wheel, the Juncos Racing star not only added two more wins to his resume with victories at Road America (1057 pts) and Mosport (1057 pts), but clinched the series title, giving the Florida-based squad its inaugural Star Mazda crown. Daly will now look to not only end the season with No. 1 spot in the rankings, but also establish a new series record for wins in a season, with an eighth visit to the winner’s circle during the season-finale at Road Atlanta.
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 | Conor Daly continues his superb 2010 season by leading the EFCN Driver Rankings for a third consecutive month
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EFCN Driver Rankings - August 15, 2010
As the chase for championship titles throughout the junior formula car ranks in North America heats up, it is time once again to see which racers are making their mark in the eFormulaCarNews.com Driver Rankings. As is the case in the various title fights, the battle for positions in the August edition has proved to be quite entertaining.
Conor Daly continued to be a driver on a mission behind the wheel this past month, adding another victory to his resume to extend his run at the top of the EFCN Driver Rankings to three months via a new total of 10325 points. The Juncos Racing star enjoyed yet another strong outing during the past month, coming from the rear of the field in race one of the Autobahn Country Club doubleheader to finish third (1028 pts), before capturing his fifth win (1050 pts) of the season in race two. He further added a third place (1015 pts) in Trois-Rivieres, but impressively this result was not good enough to make his top-10. The two Autobahn results, when combined with eight other 1000+ point scores over the past year, ensure Daly remains the man everyone is chasing in the latest EFCN Driver Rankings.
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 | Conor Daly continued his strong 2010 run with a podium and a top-five in New Jersey
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EFCN Driver Rankings - July 14, 2010
With the majority of the North American junior formula car series entering the second half of their campaigns, certain racers have established themselves as drivers worth watching. That is also the case in the eFormulaCarNews.com Driver Rankings, with a who’s who of up-and-coming talent leading the July edition of the standings.
American Conor Daly, having taken over the P1 spot in the EFCN Driver Rankings one month ago, remains the driver everyone is chasing in the July edition with 10303 points. The Juncos Racing standout continued his impressive run in the Star Mazda Championship during the past month, finishing third (1018 pts) and fourth (1008 pts) in the New Jersey Motorsports Park doubleheader. Showcasing just how strong Daly has been of late, neither 1000 score was however good enough to crack his current 10 best results, which includes seven 1030 or better scores. Given this performance, it comes as no surprise that Daly retains the top spot in the latest EFCN Driver Rankings.
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 | Four consecutive victories have propelled Conor Daly to P1 in the EFCN Driver Rankings
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EFCN Driver Rankings - June 23, 2010
While summer is not particularly know as a time of change, that certainly is the case in the June edition of the eFormulaCarNews.com Driver Rankings. Thanks to the battles in the pro junior formula car championships heating up and the removal of key 2009 races from the driver totals, this past month has witnessed plenty of change in the overall standings.
For the first time in over six months the EFCN Driver Rankings has a new name at the top of the charts, as rising American motorsports star Conor Daly is now the man everyone is chasing. With a new points tally of 10303, Juncos Racing driver becomes the first Star Mazda race pilot to lead the rankings. It should however not be a surprise, given his performances behind the wheel to start the 2010 race campaign. Daly started the year off with a third place finish at Sebring (1019 pts), and has followed that up with wins in St Petersburg (1039 pts), Laguna Seca (1030 pts), O’Reilly Raceway Park (1033 pts) and Iowa Speedway (1030 pts). Given this impressive run, and the fact he only has one result outside of the top-three counting towards his points total, you can see why the second generation driver looks poised to make is stay at the top of the rankings a lengthy one.
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 | J.R. Hildebrand's superb 2009 campaign keeps the American at the top of the EFCN Driver Rankings
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EFCN Driver Rankings - May 20, 2010
Come the month of May all the pro junior formula car championships are in full swing, with the heart of the race seasons right around the corner. It is therefore a good time to reveal which racers are making their mark in the monthly eFormulaCarNews.com Driver Rankings.
As was the case in the opening rankings of 2010, the May edition of the EFCN Driver Rankings features several talented race pilots without a current ride topping the point charts. While superb 2009 race campaigns will likely keep them in the mix for the next few weeks, multiple drivers are working their way up the standings via strong showings behind the wheel in 2010.
Further showcasing what a remarkable season J.R. Hildebrand enjoyed in 2009, the reigning Indy Lights champion remains the No. 1 ranked man for a fifth consecutive month, ending the May edition of the EFCN Driver Rankings with points tally of 10383. The current unemployed racer earned the tally thanks to three wins and eight podium finishes counting towards his total.
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 | J.R. Hildebrand stays P1 in the EFCN Driver Rankings as he searches for a ride in 2010
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EFCN Driver Rankings - April 16, 2010
With all the pro junior formula car championships now underway, it is time to unveil the initial eFormulaCarNews.com Driver Rankings for 2010.
Given results carry over from one calendar year, it comes as no surprise that the top-two of the EFCN Driver Rankings are racers who enjoyed standouts seasons in 2009. Ideally they would not be included, having earned a ride in the upper echelon of the open-wheel competition in North America or a full-time ride in sports car competition, that however is not the case currently.
American standout J.R. Hildebrand begins the 2010 race season as he ended the 2009 campaign, No. 1 on EFCN Driver Rankings. The current unemployed racer, remains a top of the rankings thanks to a championship-winning run in the Indy Lights series and a points tally of 10458. Hildebrand, who still has four wins and nine podium finishes counting towards his total, is one of only three racers to have 1000+ scores in all 10 scoring races.
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 | J.R. Hildebrand ended the 2009 season No. 1 in the EFCN Driver Rankings
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EFCN Driver Rankings - October 23, 2009
Now that the pro junior formula car championships are completed for 2009, it is time to unveil the October and final eFormulaCarNews.com Driver Rankings for the season.
As expected, with all the results entered through the October 17-18 weekend, the top of the charts features a good mixture of rising motorsports star competing in a variety of series. That being said, the driver at the top of charts remains unchanged, earning a well deserved No. 1 ranking.
American standout J.R. Hildebrand is No. 1 driver in the final EFCN Driver Rankings for 2009, retaining the top-spot for a four consecutive month. The Andretti Green Racing/AFS Racing driver, having already clinched the Indy Lights title, increased his record setting points to total to 10479 when the final calculations were totaled. Thanks to yet another 1000+ score in the season-finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway (1057 pts), the Californian ends they year with 10 1000+ point scores and potentially a place on the 2010 IndyCar Series grid.
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 | Newly crowned Indy Lights champion J.R. Hildebrand is No. 1 in the EFCN Driver Rankings
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EFCN Driver Rankings - September 18, 2009
With the junior formula car championships now entering the closing stages throughout North America, it is time to reveal the September edition of the eFormulaCarNews.com Driver Rankings.
While the race results through the weekend of September 12-13 have yielded no change at the very top of the rankings, the gap between the rest of the top-five has been greatly reduced.
Newly crowned Firestone Indy Lights champion J.R. Hildebrand is once again the No. 1 driver in the EFCN Driver Rankings, holding the top-spot for a third consecutive month. The Andretti Green Racing/AFS Racing driver has increased his record points score to 10447, thanks to a win Infineon Raceway (1077 pts) and a fifth place finish at Chicagoland Speedway (1032 pts) during the past month. With those two results, the Californian becomes the first driver to have 10 1000+ point scores.
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 | American J.R. Hildebrand is the top driver in the EFCN Driver Rankings for a second consecutive month
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EFCN Driver Rankings - August 20, 2009
As the top drivers in North American pro junior formula car racing continue their pursuit for race wins and championship titles, it is time to unveil the August edition of the eFormulaCarNews.com Driver Rankings.
The latest edition of the EFCN Driver Rankings was generated using races results through the weekend of (August 15-16), with the greatest amount of shuffling among the top-20 see thus far.
American J.R. Hildebrand is the No. 1 driver in the EFCN Driver Rankings for a second consecutive month, having garnered a new record points total of 10317. The Andretti Green Racing/AFS Racing driver, and current championship leader achieved the impressive mark thanks to a win in Edmonton (1025 pts) and a third place finish at Mid-Ohio (1063 pts), and six additional 1000+ point scores (Toronto 2nd, Watkins Glen 1st, Milwaukee 2nd, Indy 2nd, Long Beach 1st, St. Pete 3rd) in 2009.
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 | J.R. Hildebrand is the new No. 1 driver in the EFCN Driver Rankings following a win at Watkins Glen and a runner-up finish in Toronto
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EFCN Driver Rankings - July 14, 2009
With many of the North American pro junior formula car race series passing the halfway mark, we are now ready to reveal the July edition of the eFormulaCarNews.com Driver Rankings.
The latest edition of the EFCN Driver Rankings was generated featuring races through the weekend of (July 11-12), resulting in a new driver in the No. 1 position.
Indy Lights championship leader J.R. Hildebrand, having steadily worked his way up the charts over the past few months, is the new No. 1 driver in the EFCN Driver Rankings. The Andretti Green Racing/AFS Racing driver takes over the top spot with a new record points total of 10188. The Californian generated the impressive score thanks in large part to a win at the historic Watkins Glen International road course and a runner-up finish on the streets of Toronto.
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 | A win in New Jersey helped propel Jonathan Summerton to a new record points total in the EFCN Driver Rankings
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EFCN Driver Rankings - June 18, 2009
As the North American pro junior formula car race season moves forward, with events virtually every weekend, it is now time to unveil the June edition of the eFormulaCarNews.com Driver Rankings.
Following the recent (June 13-14) doubleheader races for the Atlantic Championship, Star Mazda Championship and Skip Barber National at New Jersey Motorsports Park, as well as the F2000 Championship doubleheader at Mosport International Raceway, the latest EFCN Driver Rankings has been generated.
American Jonathan Summerton continues to lead the way in the EFCN Driver Rankings, improving his record setting points total to 10174. While the Floridian did not enjoy the best of results behind the wheel of his RLR/Andersen Racing Indy Lights car, failing to crack the top-10 at both the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Milwaukee Mile, he did enjoy success in the Atlantic Championship. Summerton captured his first win of the season in race one (Round Three) at New Jersey Motorsports, and added a second place result in race two behind the wheel of his Genoa Racing entry.
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 | Jonathan Summerton is top driver in the EFCN Driver Rankings for a second consecutive month
(Photo: Indy Lights - Ron McQueeney) |
EFCN Driver Rankings - May 18, 2009
The May edition of the eFormulaCarNews.com Driver Rankings has now been tabulated following a busy few weeks of racing for the pro junior formula car ranks in North America.
Taking into account the race results through May 17, which includes the most recent rounds of the Atlantic Championship, Star Mazda Championship and Formula BMW Americas series at Miller Motorsports Park, Indy Lights at the Kansas Speedway, Pacific F2000 Series at Buttonwillow Raceway Park, and Skip Barber National at Virginia International Raceway, the latest EFCN Driver Rankings has been generated.
American Jonathan Summerton remains the driver everyone is chasing in the EFCN Driver Rankings, thanks to his 10110 points total. The Floridian retained the top-spot in the rankings thanks to two more top-10 results in the highly competitive Indy Lights and Atlantic Championship. Summerton finished seventh in his inaugural oval race at Kansas in an RLR/Andersen Racing entry, before a sixth place result in Utah behind the wheel of a Genoa Racing entry.
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 | American Jonathan Summerton is the new No. 1 in the EFCN Driver Rankings thanks to strong results in the Indy Lights and Atlantic Championship
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EFCN Driver Rankings - April 20, 2009
With the 2009 race season now fully underway, it is time for the April edition of the eFormulaCarNews.com Driver Rankings.
Utilizing the 2009 results through April 20, which includes races for all the series represented in the rankings (Indy Lights, Atlantic Championship, Star Mazda Championship, F2000 Championship Series, Pacific F2000 Championship, Formula BMW Americas and Skip Barber National), the second edition of the EFCN Driver Rankings features plenty of changes. A new driver is now ranked number one, while three drivers are among the top-five for the first time.
The No. 1 in the EFCN Driver Rankings is American Jonathan Summerton. The Floridian advanced 13 spots from the initial Driver Rankings thanks to a strong start to the 2009 race season. Summerton commenced the year with a third place finish in the Atlantic Championship season-opener at Sebring International Raceway in a Genoa entry. Getting behind the wheel of an RLR/Andersen Racing Indy Lights car a few weeks later, the talented young driver scored a runner-up finish and a fourth place result in the series season-opener doubleheader on the streets of St. Petersburg in Florida. Mostly recently, Summerton finished fourth in Round Three of the Indy Lights championship on the streets of Long Beach. Summerton, with these results now counting towards his final score, leads the eFormulaCarNews.com Driver Rankings with 10098 points.
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 | Indy Lights runner-up Richard Antinucci tops the first-ever EFCN Driver Rankings
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EFCN Driver Rankings - March 27, 2009
After a great deal of hard work and spirited discussion by the eFormulaCarNews.com staff, the inaugural EFCN Driver Rankings are ready to be unveiled. Utilizing results from the entire 2008 race season, the top positions in the rankings feature drivers who many could have expected, as well as a few surprises. While Italian-American Richard Antinucci may have just missed out on winning the 2008 Firestone Indy Lights title, he leads the way in the inaugural EFCN Driver Rankings. Thanks to a pair of race wins, eight podiums, nine top-fives, and no finishes outside the top-10 when taking into account his 10 best results, Antinucci generated an overall score of 9995 to lead all drivers in the debut of the program. It is both interesting and disappointing to see that as of this debut, Antinucci does not have a ride heading into the '09 season.
Making it an Indy Lights one-two at the top of the first-ever EFCN Driver Rankings, series champion Raphael Matos generated the second highest points total. The Brazilian earned 9941 points from his best 10 results in 2008, with three wins and seven podiums being the highlight. Matos' graduation to the upper echelon of the Indy Racing League will pull him from the rankings, but for now, we'll keep him in his current position. Anders Krohn lies third in the initial rankings, following a superb first season racing in North America. The Norwegian standout scored 9934 points in his championship-winning F2000 Championship Series season, thanks in large part to nine wins and 10 podium finishes. Krohn's domination of the F2000 program helped him position this highly in the first calculation of the results, and his move to Mundill in the Star Mazda program should help him stay in the top-10.
Showcasing the depth of talent in the 2008 Indy Lights series, Brazilian Ana Beatriz sits in fourth place in the initial driver rankings. The series Rookie of the Year generated a points a total of 9900 via one win and six podium finishes in her first season of racing in North America. Beatriz is back with Sam Schmidt Motorsports for '09 and continued success could see her take a run at the #1 position. Star Mazda Champion John Edwards completes the top-five following a strong first season in the series. The America won four times and stood on the podium eight times en route to scoring 9868 points in the rankings. Edwards will now look to improve on his position, running with Newman Wachs racing in the Cooper Tires Atlantic Championship Powered by Mazda.
Other drivers of note in the inaugural driver rankings are Atlantic Champion Markus Niemela (11th - 9777 pts), Pacific F2000 Champion Jeff Westphal (43rd - 9197 pts), Formula BMW Americas Champion Alexander Rossi (44th - 9191 pts) and Skip Barber National Champion Conor Daly (22nd - 9504 pts).
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EFCN Driver Rankings Top-20
March 27, 2009
| Pos. | Driver | Total Races | Points| 1 | Richard Antinucci | 16 | 9995 | | 2 | Raphael Matos | 16 | 9941 | | 3 | Anders Krohn | 14 | 9934 | | 4 | Ana Beatriz | 16 | 9900 | | 5 | John Edwards | 11 | 9868 | | 6 | Peter Dempsey | 13 | 9867 | | 7 | Joel Miller | 12 | 9836 | | 8 | Arie Luyendyk Jr. | 16 | 9802 | | 8 | J.R. Hildebrand | 17 | 9802 | | 10 | Kyle Marcelli | 15 | 9781 | | 11 | Markus Niemela | 11 | 9777 | | 12 | Jonny Baker | 14 | 9734 | | 13 | Alex Ardoin | 14 | 9695 | | 14 | Jonathan Summerton | 11 | 9649 | | 15 | Logan Gomez | 16 | 9632 | | 16 | Jonathan Bomarito | 11 | 9630 | | 17 | Chris Miller | 14 | 9618 | | 18 | Tom Gladdis | 10 | 9578 | | 19 | Pablo Donoso | 16 | 9568 | | 20 | James Hinchcliffe | 11 | 9518 | |
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After a great deal of hard work and spirited discussion by the eFormulaCarNews.com staff, the inaugural EFCN Driver Rankings are ready to be unveiled. Utilizing results from the entire 2008 race season, the top positions in the rankings feature drivers who many could have expected, as well as a few surprises. While Italian-American Richard Antinucci may have just missed out on winning the 2008 Firestone Indy Lights title, he leads the way in the inaugural EFCN Driver Rankings. Thanks to a pair of race wins, eight podiums, nine top-fives, and no finishes outside the top-10 when taking into account his 10 best results, Antinucci generated an overall score of 9995 to lead all drivers in the debut of the program. It is both interesting and disappointing to see that as of this debut, Antinucci does not have a ride heading into the '09 season.
Making it an Indy Lights one-two at the top of the first-ever EFCN Driver Rankings, series champion Raphael Matos generated the second highest points total. The Brazilian earned 9941 points from his best 10 results in 2008, with three wins and seven podiums being the highlight. Matos' graduation to the upper echelon of the Indy Racing League will pull him from the rankings, but for now, we'll keep him in his current position. Anders Krohn lies third in the initial rankings, following a superb first season racing in North America. The Norwegian standout scored 9934 points in his championship-winning F2000 Championship Series season, thanks in large part to nine wins and 10 podium finishes. Krohn's domination of the F2000 program helped him position this highly in the first calculation of the results, and his move to Mundill in the Star Mazda program should help him stay in the top-10.
Showcasing the depth of talent in the 2008 Indy Lights series, Brazilian Ana Beatriz sits in fourth place in the initial driver rankings. The series Rookie of the Year generated a points a total of 9900 via one win and six podium finishes in her first season of racing in North America. Beatriz is back with Sam Schmidt Motorsports for '09 and continued success could see her take a run at the #1 position. Star Mazda Champion John Edwards completes the top-five following a strong first season in the series. The America won four times and stood on the podium eight times en route to scoring 9868 points in the rankings. Edwards will now look to improve on his position, running with Newman Wachs racing in the Cooper Tires Atlantic Championship Powered by Mazda.
Other drivers of note in the inaugural driver rankings are Atlantic Champion Markus Niemela (11th - 9777 pts), Pacific F2000 Champion Jeff Westphal (43rd - 9197 pts), Formula BMW Americas Champion Alexander Rossi (44th - 9191 pts) and Skip Barber National Champion Conor Daly (22nd - 9504 pts). |
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