Top 10 BTCC Drivers So Far This Season?

[BootsOntheSide]

I like doing these threads, usually brings up some interesting comment. To start with, here's my list:

1 Thompson - Marginally the better of the VX guys

2 Neal - the big guy looks to be on form this year, with works backing he could've really challenged

3 Muller - Looks in contention to defend his title

4 Reid - A couple of silly moments aside, his best season in years. I think being David against the Goliaths suits him

5 Plato - Using the car and the rules to perfection

6 Watson-Smith - Making the best of a hopeless situation, always on the limit of the car

7 Eaves - Not usually too far off Matt's pace

8 Chilton - Better than I expected, but unimpressive next to the Indies

9 Huff - A bit wild, but clearly a star of the future

10 Turkington (maybe should be higher) - Continuing to improve

[Kicking-back]

In a what they're doing with what they have situation, I'd say 1 Reid 2 Plato 3 Neal 4 Muller 5 Thompson 6 Watson Smith 7 Eaves 8 Huff 9 Turkington 10 Chilton

[Gaz]

I'd say - 1. Reid 2. Plato 3. Huff 4. Watson-Smith 5. Thompson 6. Muller 7. Turkington 8. Neal 9. Eaves 10. Chilton

[Les]

most improved of late - Dan Eaves

[rdjones]

OK here goes and in know particular order

1. Reid - The old master, I think he can challange for the championship now
2. Huff - Best Newcomer
3. Muller - Mr Cool
4. Thompson - Mr Consistant
5. Watson-Smith - If only he had a good car
6. Eaves - getting better as the year goes on
7. Neal - he is always there or there abouts
8. Chilton - very agressive
9. Plato - playing with rules but doing a good job
10. Turkington - Backing up Reid in fine style

[Jonny Apex]

1. Muller
2. Reid
3. Plato
4. Turkington
5. Thompson
6. Huff
7. Watson-Smith
8. Eaves
9. Neal
10. Collard (just, over Kaye)

So far ...

[touringcarnut]

1. Reid -the toughest of drivers, and I believe he has been the best this year so far

2. Plato - No one expected that win in the first meeting, and few drivers could have held off Muller like he did at Thruxton.

3. Turkington- Excellent races, really prepared to have a go and takes no prisoners!

4. Thompson - Again proving his talents

5. Muller - Some excellent performances

6. Watson Smith - Shows that experience counts with some solid drives in a poor car.

7. Neal - Always Mr unlucky, but always there, or there abouts.

8. Eaves - Good strong races now he's got to grips with the Honda.

9. Huff - Shown what he can do, good racer.

10. Chilton - Had some great battles and lost many front wings!

[nicker less]

1.Reid - I haven't seen him this fired up since 98
2.Plato - Driving well in a new car
3.Watson-Smith - Getting ever last drop of performance out of the Proton
4.Eaves
5.Huff
6.Muller
7.Turkington
8.Thompson
9.Neal
10.Collard

[mcurtis26]

I'd be disappointed if SWS left the BTCC when TOCA withdrew, i'm not certain really of his contract, but he may end up having to go to the ATCC

[Invincible]

1. Reid - Has been oustanding in the last couple of meetings, looks good for the title (And I don't mean the Independents)
2. Plato - A great comeback in a new and unproven car, look out for 2005
3. Eaves - Improved and well deserving as well
4. SWS - Give this man a top BTCC drive!
5. Thompson - Not doing bad
6. Muller - See Thommo
7. Huff - Unlucky not to win at Croft, one day I'm sure he'll win
8. Neal
9. Turkington
10. Hairuman....Not really, Chilton

[Mike_Wooshy]

1. reid - outstanding this year looked agressive ... also remember he didnt have a contract till a few days before the start.
2. plato - in a car that no 1 knows and is always working.
3. SWS - if proton can get bet... give him a drive top team.
4. thompson - showing his skills.
5. muller - above.
6. Neal - solid prefomace unlucky on occasions
7. huff - always having ago in an unproven car
8. turkington - soild preformance all year.
9.chilton - young & already challenging.
10 kaye - always improving.

[Pete Fenelon]

1. Reid, driving better than ever, I think
2. Plato - tactics rather than raw speed sometimes, but winning's winning.
3. Thompson - I don't think he's firing on all cylinders in the BTCC, ETCC/WTCC obviously beckoning
4. Turkington - maturing rapidly.
5. Neal - been in the wars, but when he's quick he's bl**dy quick
6. Muller - again I'd expect more from Yvan.
7. Huff - settling in well.
8. Eaves - always liked his style.
9. Collard - probably deserves a better drive.
10. Watson-Smith - Getting the best out of a lousy car.

[Pete Fenelon]

And special bonus awards for John George, for keeping the faith, and Jason Hughes who's "most improved"....