AERS Driver Ratings/Power Rankings

Jeff Klinger breaks down driver ratings (50-100) as if in a racing game by his previous knowledge.

0 - Jonathon Ringer
Overall: 83 -- Has the potential, just doesn't come through.
Potential: B+

00 - Tyson Lautenschlager
Overall: 86 -- Knows how to get the job done if luck is on his side.
Potential: A-

03 - Brad Simmons
Overall: 79 -- Not really a factor throughout every race.
Potential: C

05 - Eric Webler
Overall: 68 -- Low because he hasn't been in enough races to be rated fairly.
Potential: A-

06 - Jen Smith
Overall: 85 -- Shown she can do it, just needs to be more consistent.
Potential: A

09 - Shawn Glossum
Overall: 81 -- Starts waaaaay to slow.
Potential: C+

1 - Alex Jates
Overall: 73 -- He hasn't been as good as people expected him to be.
Potential: B-

8 - Carson Crompton
Overall: 69 -- See: Eric Webler
Potential: C-

10 - Bill Sabo
Overall: 71 -- Has sparked up at times, but not enough for a high rating.
Potential: B-

11 - Wendy Fisher
Overall: 80 -- Had a great 2010, now in 2011 I don't know...
Potential: A

12 - Louis Tellez
Overall: 89 -- Already proven to be a competitor, now to keep that up may be a tough task.
Potential: A

13 - Fred Ritcher
Overall: 98 -- Self Explanatory.
Potential: D

14 - Kenny Gerrelds
Overall: 70 -- He sucks now. Lol.
Potential: D-

15 - Will Legge
Overall: 87 -- My god he's been spectacular in AARO thus far.
Potential: A+

16 - Justin Pisani
Overall: 93 -- Won 2 titles, while being an owner/driver. Has toned it down a bit lately though.
Potential: B

18 - Chad Lapinski
Overall: 74 -- He was not bad in AYG.
Potential: B+

19 - Allen Reeds
Overall: 82 -- Was a name known to all fans at one point. I don't know if he can return to form.
Potential: C

20 - Ross Lowrey
Overall: 82 -- Not much to say really.
Potential: C-

23 - CJ Long
Overall: 70 -- Not shown much at all.
Potential: C

24 - Greg Sauer
Overall: 89 -- Hardly noticable, but he's done more than most in terms of career.
Potential: C-

25 - Siam Rossini
Overall: 75 -- Who?
Potential: B

26 - Jalen Scransen
Overall: 90 -- 2010 may have been a fluke. I don't know yet, but if you can't get your first win until your 4th season, there's not really championship potential.
Potential: B+

27 - Daniel Leckliter
Overall: 68 -- See: Eric Webler
Potential: A-

28 - Shawn Donnelly
Overall: 75 -- Superspeedway guy for sure. He has a lot of potential.
Potential: A-

30 - Bo VanPelt
Overall: 71 -- See: Bill Sabo
Potential: B

32 - Bruce Wilkinson
Overall: 74 -- So far so good besides DNQing Livonia...
Potential: A

34 - Kody Lachner
Overall: 79 -- CAN be a competitor, but not much.
Potential: B-

35 - David Eichholtz
Overall: 69 -- See: Eric Webler
Potential: A

36 - Brian Wilson
Overall: 74 -- A TON of potential. He's shown alot so far in the AARO and could continue.
Potential: A

39 - ...
Overall: 82 -- Once a great driver has lost his touch. Maybe he can get it back but that is uncertain.
Potential: D

40 - Grant Jacobs
Overall: 95 -- Amazingly talented when times are right. He's got a bright future ahead.
Potential: A+

41 - Mike Johnson
Overall: 62 -- Wasn't spectacular by any means in AYG, so I don't see why being moved to AERS will make him better.
Potential: C+

42 - Herb Cilantro
Overall: 97 -- Consistency, consistency ohhhh consistency...
Potential: B+

46 - Tyler Deefer
Overall: 87 -- Only qualifys good, then its juggle around to try and do better...
Potential: A-

48 - Lorenzi Rossini
Overall: 73 -- Again, who?
Potential: B-

49 - Grace Garcia
Overall: 68 -- See: Eric Webler
Potential: A

50 - Jared Kash
Overall: 77 -- Potential flowing from his pants.
Potential: A

52 - Jason Miller
Overall: 63 -- Again, who?
Potential: D+

53 - Keith Davis
Overall: 66 -- Why does he still race, I dunnooo....
Potential: D

54 - Jerry Richson
Overall: 91 -- Shown to be a great driver in the making, watch out for Jerry.
Potential: A-

56 - Ted Hendricks
Overall: 75 -- Daytona was one race.
Potential: C

56 - Todd Kinsin
Overall: 85 -- Great choice as a sub, he's a great driver who never got a good opportunity.
Potential: C+

57 - David Lee Bibson
Overall: 81 -- Good consistency, lack of running up front.
Potential: B

65 - Darrien Maneren
Overall: 73 -- Never caught anyone's eye. Been silent over the past year.
Potential: C-

68 - Daniel Micks
Overall: 67 -- AGAIN, who?
Potential: D

72 - Patrick Eichholtz
Overall: 76 -- Not really proven himself, YET.
Potential: B+

73 - Trey Browning
Overall: 72 -- Drove one AYG race, won it. So far smooth sailing.
Potential: A+

76 - Christopher Kennedy
Overall: 90 -- BIG dropoff last season after a tremendous start. Can he be consistent this year?
Potential: A-

83 - Nate Knowitall
Overall: 64 -- Give him a break whoever controls luck...
Potential: B

85 - Matt Contey
Overall: 77 -- Hasn't done much, but I am expecting a good season from him.
Potential: A

87 - Mikael Carter
Overall: 80 -- What the hell happened to him?!?
Potential: D

88 - Landon Rody
Overall: 75 -- Really nothing to say, just that he's not really noticed.
Potential: C-

89 - Brandon Corna
Overall: 80 -- Car durability helped him last year, but he's starting to become a preminient force each race.
Potential: C

90 - Aaron Fisher
Overall: 94 -- Finished 3rd last year, and had a solid rookie season the year before. What's next?
Potential: A-

94 - Jacob Williams
Overall: 71 -- Just starting to become a force, however it was a bit late...(Race 18 wtf?)
Potential: A-

96 - Mack DiCario
Overall: 83 -- The former MCS champ looks better than ever.
Potential: A-

97 - Kimo Talofa
Overall: 69 -- Not bad, but not good either.
Potential: B

98 - Todd Bradshaw
Overall: 84 -- Don't know how his comeback will go, but he wasn't bad.
Potential: B

99 - Mike Oppenheimer
Overall: 86 -- Like Legge, Oppenheimer looks to be a force for the title this season. Led in the Livonia Q-Race and took P5 on the starting grid.
Potential: A+


I did this because I am bored. Sue me.

Added potential grades. I'm bored. STFU.

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05 - Eric Webler
Overall: 68 -- Low because he hasn't been in enough races to be rated fairly.
Potential: A-

I'll take that as good, I must make a race.

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53 - Keith Davis
Overall: 66 -- Why does he still race, I dunnooo....
Potential: D

I DUNNO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1