Comments on: RaceFans' Top 10 IndyCar Drivers Of 2023 | IndyCar

By: Don

Don — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 15:54:12 +0000

I'd agree. It's amazing how good Dixon has been for such a long time. I think he gets taken for granted because of it.

By: Alesici

Alesici — Sun, 17 Dec 2023 09:15:33 +0000

In reply to Asd. You're right, the IndyCar results are a very adequate representation of how good every driver really is. Indycar's points system awarding points throughout the whole field is infinitely more sensible than F1 and I think all FIA series, which instead only rewards only half of the field. It's so bad, I have to resort to checking the Formula 1.5 Reddit site to view a points standing table that actually reflects reality.

By: Leeroy

Leeroy — Sun, 17 Dec 2023 02:20:52 +0000

In reply to Asd. Scotty Mc will only get better, this guys adaptability is unbelieveable, could drive any type of car quick. Supercars and Indy really are chalk and cheese and he has proven he can drive either. He will get an indy title in the near future.

By: Asd

Asd — Sat, 16 Dec 2023 20:28:08 +0000

That's a pretty good assessment. You can see the IndyCar results are a very adequate representation of how good every driver really is (the top-5 order is the actual top-5 from the championship), and so, as opposed to F1, it can be considered a real sport.
Number 8 is I think quite right for Kirkwood and I suspect he might even be a title contender next season already.
I've been under the impression all season long that McLaughlin has already hit his ceiling and he will be a perennial race winner without seriously contending for a championship.
Colton Herta is rightfully not there, despite the 10th place in the championship. His career has been moving backwards in the last 3 seasons, each being worse than the previous one.

And there obviously can't be enough praise for Scott Dixon, he's a giant of motorsports and deserves more fame and glory. His 2023 resulted in: 2nd in Indycar WDC, 3rd at Daytona24, 4th at LeMans24. And despite Palou's dominant season, it was Dixon who had the best finish to the season with 3 wins in 4 last races.