Originally Posted by cottonbroker

It is hard to narrow it down. Taking into account the variables such as strength of competition, equipment etc. One thing that I did notice was that no matter what you factor into or out of your picks of the best 5 ever the same names crop up.

1. A.J Foyt-4 Indy 500's, a Daytona 500, The 24 Hours of LeMans, Sebring and countless USAC victories make this rough and tumble Texan the very best.

2. Mario Andretti--As versatile as AJ, winner 1 Indy 500, the 1978 F1 champ, 1 itme Daytona winner.

3. Dale Earnhardt--Lacked the versatility but still one of the best ever. 76 NASCAR victories, 7 times WC Champ. The Indimidator.

4. Cale Yaborough--Tough as nails and 84 WC victories. Lucky to be alive, a true champ.

5. Micheal Andretti-I think Micheal was the ultimate "wheel man" who technically was the best but lacked the fearlessness when it mattered the most.